Ground Beef

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR, Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, located in Pollock, Louisiana intends to make a single award of a firm-fixed price type contract to a responsible entity for the provision under this request for quote (RFQ) RFQP05191700026 for Ground Beef. This solicitation is set-aside exclusively for total small business entities under the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS), code 311612, with a size standard of less than 1,000 employees, and for "non-manufacturers", the size standard is 500 employees and the product must be made in the United States. Quotes will be considered from only those meeting these standards. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80. DESCRIPTION / SCHEDULE: Ground Beef: 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer's letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. No open bags, opaque or colored bags. Note weight of packaging and case size on bid. Product must be delivered no later than July 14, 2017. CONTRACT PRICING: Contract pricing must include all cost associated with product and any delivery cost (FOB Destination) to FCC Pollock. The offer should be in this format: Ground Beef: 30,000 lbs. x ____________________ = $ _____________________ The government reserves the right to award without discussion; therefore, the initial quote should contain the offerors best terms from a price standpoint. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: FCC Pollock 1000 Airbase Road Pollock LA 71467 CONTRACT CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses will apply to this solicitation in accordance with Commercial Items: 52.252 2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212 1 Instruction to Offerors 52.212-3 Offer Representation and Certifications - Commercial Items 52.212 4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM) 52.212 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial items Additional FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 that are applicable to this RFQ: 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds - System for Award Management (SAM) The full text provision or clause may be accessed electronically at www.arnet.gov/far OTHER CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract. It is anticipated that contract award resulting from this solicitation will be made approximately July 3, 2017. Delivery must be accomplished no later than July 14, 2017. The Government will make award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to this solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: On letterhead or business stationary, the following information is required: 1. Description of items with pricing information as shown. 2. Contractors DUNS Number 3. A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, Commercial Item, if different from entry made to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) site located at orca.bpn.gov All Quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCC Pollock, 1000 Airbase Road Pollock, LA 71467 no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, June 30, 2017. Offers shall be emailed to Kerry Roberts, Contracting Officer, at k4roberts@bop.gov.