The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana, is seeking a contractor to supply quarterly cheese items. The contractor must provide Cheddar Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese that meet specific requirements, including type, style, and packaging. The contract is a 100% Small Business set-aside, and the NAICS code for this solicitation is 311513. The Government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards based on best value. The contractor must deliver the cheese items to the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana. Some key requirements include: Cheddar Cheese must be U.S. Grade AA or A, and Mozzarella Cheese must be Low-moisture Mozzarella. The packaging must be 5 lb to 40 lb sealed bags or containers. The contractor must also comply with various Federal laws and regulations, including those related to labor, employment, and environmental protection.
Some of the key requirements for the cheese items are:
• Cheddar Cheese: 4,000 pounds, U.S. Grade AA or A, Type I, Style A, B, D, or K, Shred size 1, 2, or 3, Agricultural practice (a), and Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed bags or containers.
• Mozzarella Cheese: 4,000 pounds, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Type I, II, III, or IV, Style A - Block (loaf), frozen, Style B - Shredded, individually quick frozen (IQF) or Style J - Sliced or Diced forms, Shred size 1, 2, or 3, Agricultural practice (a), and Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed bags or containers.
The contractor must also provide pricing that includes freight cost to the facility.