FY26 3RD QTR NATIONAL AND KOSHER FOOD MDC BROOKLYN
Overview
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Set Aside
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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
The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for National and Kosher Food items for the FY2026 3rd Quarter. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to procure various subsistence items with specific delivery and certification requirements. Quotes are due by February 03, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires vendors to supply a wide range of national and kosher food products, including beans, pasta, cereals, rice, pizza, various meats, and cheeses. The detailed specifications for 49 national menu line items and specific kosher items (e.g., tuna, sardines, cereal, oatmeal, vegetable juice) are provided in attached documents. Strict compliance with product specifications, packaging, and religious certifications (Kosher, Halal) is mandatory, with no substitutions accepted. All certified religious diet items must be clearly marked and accompanied by certification documentation from accepted agencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract(s)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Delivery Period: April 01, 2026, to April 23, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, by appointment only.
- Quote Due Date: February 03, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about February 18, 2026
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after closing.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted in .pdf format via email ONLY to Dilena Infante at Dinfante@bop.gov. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Bidders must complete the quote sheet and a Contractor's Information Sheet, ensuring unit prices do not exceed four decimal points and case counts are not altered.
Award will be based on a best value determination, considering:
- Price: To ensure fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: A Go/No-Go evaluation based on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness.
- Delivery Time: Ability to meet the specified delivery schedule. The government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.
Delivery Requirements
All deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to MDC Brooklyn Food Service Warehouse, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 4, 185 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205. Vendors must contact Mr. Dylan Cagnard (dcagnard@bop.gov / 347-893-3926) to schedule appointments. Driver assist is required for unloading. Strict requirements apply to palletization, packaging, and temperature control (e.g., non-frozen perishables 34-41°F, frozen 0°F or below). All items are subject to inspection and may be refused if they do not meet specifications or are damaged/out-of-date.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award and maintain registration throughout the contract period. All future information, including amendments, will be distributed via SAM.gov, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site. Questions for clarity should be submitted via email to Dinfante@bop.gov.