FCI Three Rivers seeks subsistence supplies (dry beans, canned vegetables, pasta, spices, frozen pizza, eggs, cheese, and other food items totaling 62 line items) for delivery to Three Rivers, TX 78071.
This is a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation conducted as a reverse auction with multiple award opportunity based on best per-line-item pricing.
Bidders must submit all pricing for line items online via Unison Marketplace and any required non-pricing responses (technical proposal, certifications) to marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com by the closing date.
Deliveries must commence 15 days after award, Monday–Friday 7:30 am to 2:45 pm, FOB destination CONUS; no partial shipments permitted unless authorized at award; no Federal holiday deliveries accepted.
Requirement: Registration with System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer is submitted, as stated in SAM Requirement section.
Requirement: New equipment only; all items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty, as stated in Equipment Condition section.
Requirement: Bidders must be registered as qualified Small Business concerns eligible for the Small Business Set-Aside.
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Submit individual pricing for all 62 line items specified, including extended specifications, manufacturer names, and part numbers where applicable, with exact match to product descriptions or provide written notice of inability to supply specific line items.
Provide any required non-pricing responses such as technical proposals, representations, and certifications to marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com by the closing date.
Commit to delivering all awarded items complete (no partial shipments unless authorized) within 15 days of award, Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2:45 pm, FOB destination CONUS to FCI Three Rivers, Three Rivers, TX 78071.
Confirm registration with System for Award Management (SAM) and Small Business Set-Aside eligibility status.
Agree to participate in the reverse auction process and accept that Government may reveal offered prices without disclosing offeror identity except for the awardee after award.
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Questions & answers
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How should bidders submit pricing and non-pricing information?
Bidders must submit pricing for all line items online through Unison Marketplace at www.unisonmarketplace.com. Any required non-pricing responses (technical proposal, representations and certifications, etc.) must be sent to marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com and received no later than the closing date and time.
Can bidders substitute items or provide partial shipments?
No. The solicitation requires exact match only with no substitutions without prior written approval from the BOP Contracting Officer. No partial shipments are permitted unless specifically authorized at the time of award.
What are the delivery requirements and schedule?
A complete delivery of all awarded items must commence 15 days after award date. Deliveries will be made Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 2:45 pm to FCI Three Rivers. Federal holiday deliveries will not be accepted. Shipping must be FOB destination CONUS with the contractor bearing the cost and risk of loss prior to delivery.
What is the evaluation and award method?
This is a Multiple Award opportunity based on best per-line-item pricing. Award will be made to responsive offerors whose past performance does not pose risk to the Government and whose offers are technically acceptable. A reverse auction will be conducted in which offerors may see competing prices without disclosure of competing offerors' identities.
Who is eligible to bid?
Only qualified Small Business concerns may bid, as this solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time an offer is submitted.
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Source: SAM.gov (notice 8ff106ba6ebe4feeb41b052da32f6415), retrieved via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
Department of JusticeIssuing agency·Three Rivers, TX·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API