Description
This opportunity is for the provision of ground beef and beef patties to the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Lompoc. The contractor must provide 20,000 pounds of ground beef and 20,000 pounds of beef patties, with specific requirements for the products, including USDA Select, Choice, or Prime grade, and domestic origin. The products must be delivered to the FCC Lompoc between March 29, 2026, and April 17, 2026. The contractor must also comply with Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) regulations and have a documented quality control program.
• The products must be produced from current raw material, with no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product used as raw material.
• The finished products must not contain more than 20 percent fat and must not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders.
• The products must be labeled with the fat percentage and must have a rosy red appearance.
• The contractor must provide photos with the bid and may be requested to provide samples.
• The contractor must have a commercial retail label and must comply with FSIS grade labeling procedures.