FY26 3RD QTR NATIONAL AND KOSHER FOOD MDC BROOKLYN
Overview
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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, MDC Brooklyn has announced the awards for FY26 3rd Quarter National and Kosher Food Items. This procurement, conducted as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, involved the acquisition of various subsistence items for delivery to Brooklyn, NY. Multiple vendors were awarded specific line items following a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) process.
Scope of Awarded Items
The awards cover a comprehensive range of national and kosher food service products. This includes items such as beans, pasta, cereals, rice, pizza, tortillas, peanut butter, chicken, turkey, beef, and cheeses, as well as specific kosher items like tuna, sardines, oatmeal, farina, and vegetable juice. Each awarded item met detailed specifications regarding type, style, ingredients, packaging, and quantity, adhering to BOP National Menu Specifications and Religious Diet Specifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price contract(s)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
- Department/Agency: Justice / Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
- Place of Performance: Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 4, 185 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205
- Delivery Period: April 01, 2026, to April 23, 2026
- Delivery Hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 7:00 AM EST – 12:00 PM EST
Award Information
Awards were made to multiple responsible vendors based on competitive quotes, with evaluation factors including price (fair and reasonable) and past performance (timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness). The specific winning vendors for each national and kosher food item are detailed in the attached "Winning Bids" documents. The original solicitation had a submission deadline of February 03, 2026, with an anticipated award date around February 18, 2026.
Key Delivery Requirements for Awarded Vendors
Awarded vendors are required to schedule deliveries by appointment within 5 business days of award notification. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination and necessitate driver assistance for unloading. Products must be palletized, tightly wrapped, and meet specific temperature controls (e.g., 0°F for frozen, 34-41°F for non-frozen perishables). All items are subject to inspection and must comply with BOP National Menu Specifications.
Contact Information
For any inquiries, the primary contact is Dilena Infante (DInfante@bop.gov, 718-840-4200 EXT 4460).