FMC Rochester 3rd Qtr Food
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is an Award Notice for the procurement of 3rd Quarter Food Supplies for FMC Rochester, part of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The award is for a wide range of food items, including meats, fish, dairy, produce, and pantry staples, with strict adherence to detailed specifications. This acquisition was conducted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers the provision of various food items for FMC Rochester for the FY26 3rd Quarter. Key categories include:
- Meats: Beef (ground patties, roasts, boneless), Chicken (filets, boneless/skinless breast meat), Turkey (ground, boneless roast), Frankfurters (beef, turkey, chicken).
- Fish: Fillets (various types, raw, IQF, skin-on/off).
- Dairy/Alternatives: Cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella), Margarine, Non-fat dry milk.
- Produce: Canned and frozen vegetables (beans, beets, carrots, corn, spinach, tomatoes).
- Pantry Staples: Pasta, pickles, chips, rice, cereal, coffee cake mix, powdered cake mix, biscuits, tortillas.
- Dressings & Sauces: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, syrup, tomato paste. Each item is subject to highly detailed specifications regarding type, cut, fat content, preparation, packaging, labeling, and freshness. No specification substitutions are accepted, and failure to comply results in disqualification.
Contract Details
- Agency: Department of Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FMC Rochester.
- Place of Performance: Rochester, MN 55904, United States.
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), with a size standard of 700 employees.
- Product Service Code: 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats).
- Delivery: Items are to be delivered within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO). Specific frozen items require delivery to a designated frozen storage site at 7447 Dresser Drive NE Rochester, MN 55906. Delivery requirements include specific temperature ranges, palletization, and packaging limitations.
Set-Aside
This acquisition was conducted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Key Requirements
Vendors were required to provide quotes for specified items, strictly adhering to all detailed specifications. Products produced or labeled with any phrase "under religious exemption" will be refused for several items. Items failing to meet specifications will be refused and must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks.
Award Date
The opportunity was published as an Award Notice on March 20, 2026.