FCI Danbury 4th Quarter Vegetables

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
15B20326Q00000032
NAICS
311999
PSC
8940
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
May 29, 2026
Response due
June 5, 2026
Place of performance
Danbury, CT

What this opportunity is

The Department of Justice is seeking a total small business set-aside for canned vegetables to be delivered to FCI Danbury in Connecticut for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026. This opportunity suits small businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those that can meet stringent federal food safety and labeling regulations. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating a need to track the notice closely for submission requirements rather than a straightforward bidding process.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter: FCI DANBURY 2026 4th Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total The delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of the supplies in the commercial marketplace. Delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. When a known allergen is included in the item(s), the item(s) must comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the FD&C Act. Major allergens identified in the FD&C Act include: wheat, fish, milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, and sesame or those in effect on the date of the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance. 9 Beans, Kidney, Dark Red, Canned, In Brine, Meatless, Light or Dark Red. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class D, Style 1), Nutrient content claim CS 10 10 Beans, Garbanzo (Chick Peas), Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID AA- 20134D, Type I, Class J, Style 1, Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural CS 56 11 Tomato, Paste, as defined in the standard of identity for tomato paste (21 CFR 155.191). Natural Tomato Soluble Solids ranging from extra heavy to medium concentration (28 to 39.3%). U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans per case. CS 12 CS 13 Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A-C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can. 6/#10 cans per case. CS 14 CS 15 Beans, Black, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class K, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). CS 20 16 Beans, Baked, Canned, In Brine, Meatless. (7 CFR §52.6462) US Grade A or B, (CID A-A-20134D, Type III, Style 9, 10, or 12, Nutrient content CS 56 BEANS (Canned) Page 2 of 76 MAR 2026 56 112 -- 1 of 9 -- NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter: FCI DANBURY 2026 4th Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total The delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of the supplies in the commercial marketplace. Delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. When a known allergen is included in the item(s), the item(s) must comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the FD&C Act. Major allergens identified in the FD&C Act include: wheat, fish, milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, and sesame or those in effect on the date of the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States or Puerto Rico. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance. 10 Tomatoes, Crushed, Peeled, Tomato Soluble Solids (TSS) 12% or Greater; U.S. Grade A and B, Color, Flavor, Odor to be equivalent to Grade A for Tomato Puree; Minimum Drain Weight 63.5 oz., Grade Standard Reference Title 7 CFR 52.5168, 6/#10 Cans per case. CS 168 Page 18 of 76 MAR 2026 -- 2 of 9 -- NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET Institution: Fiscal Year: Quarter: FCI DANBURY 2026 4th Unit of Units to Price Per Number Item Description Issue Order Unit Total The delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of the supplies in the commercial marketplace. Delivered item(s) must comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. When a known allergen is included in the item(s), the item(s) must comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the FD&C Act. Major allergens identified in the FD&C Act include: wheat, fish, milk, soy, tree nuts, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, and sesame or those in effect on the date of the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable

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