FY26 3RD QTR PRODUCE AWARDS

Solicitation 15B21626P00000046 is an award notice for the FY26 3rd Quarter Produce Awards issued by the Department of Justice for FCI Elkton. The contract, valued at approximately 97,126.90, covers the procurement of various fresh produce items, including eggs, fruits, and vegetables, to support institutional food service operations. Performance is scheduled for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, spanning from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with deliveries made on a weekly recurring schedule to Lisbon, Ohio. The contract mandates strict adherence to National Menu Specifications and U.S. Department of Agriculture grading standards, such as U.S. No. 1 and U.S. Fancy, to ensure product quality, size, and firmness. Key requirements include specific packaging preferences, such as 50 lb cases for most vegetables and modified atmosphere packaging for salad mixes to extend shelf life. Awards are made on an all-or-none basis per product category, and no substitutions are permitted without prior approval. The vendor SIRNA is associated with the line items, which include high-volume commodities such as potatoes, bananas, and eggs.