FY26 4TH QTR PRODUCE AWARDS

The contract pertains to the procurement of fresh produce for the Federal Correctional Institution in Elkton, Ohio, under the Department of Justice, with a solicitation number of 15B21626P00000074 and an award notice posted on July 7, 2026. The scope spans the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, covering deliveries of 17 distinct produce items including apples, eggs, carrots, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocados, all required to meet strict USDA quality standards such as U.S. No. 1, U.S. Fancy, and U.S. Grade A, with specific size, color, and condition requirements. Packaging must adhere to designated formats like 50 lb bags, 25 lb cases, and 48 ct cases, with no substitutions allowed, and all items must comply with referenced Commercial Item Descriptions CID A-A-20191D and CID A-A-20316A. The award will be made on an “ALL OR NONE” basis, meaning the entire contract will be awarded to a single vendor who fully meets all technical specifications at the lowest price, following a lowest price technically acceptable approach. Deliveries are to be made directly to FCI Elkton, Ohio, with acceptance performed by the government at the delivery location based on compliance with USDA and CID standards. The estimated total value ranges from $130,922 to $140,000, with pricing based on vendor quotations and weekly volume variability. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or scoring criteria are stated; award determination hinges solely on compliance and price. Contact information is limited to two points of contact at the contracting office, and no details are provided regarding payment methods, invoicing systems, accounting lines, contracting officer representatives, or submission portals. No certifications, representations, or socioeconomic status disclosures are required or included, and special provisions such as security clearances, options, or conflict of interest clauses are absent.