FY26 4th QTR National, Kosher and Halal Food

SOL #: 15BBR026Q00000010Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
MDC BROOKLYN
BROOKLYN, NY, 11232, United States

Place of Performance

Brooklyn, NY

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

Food, Oils And Fats (8945)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
May 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 (BOP), MDC Brooklyn, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for National, Kosher, and Halal Food for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks vendors to supply a wide range of subsistence items, including specific religious diet meals, to the MDC Brooklyn Food Service Warehouse. Quotes are due by May 19, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers the procurement of various food items, including:

  • National Menu Specifications: Over 40 line items covering beans, rice, pasta, cereals, potato chips, peanut butter, soy products, oils, butter/margarine, dressings, condiments, jelly, sugars, pizza, taco shells, tomato products, canned vegetables, meats (beef, chicken, turkey), and cheese. Specific requirements include Kosher certification for certain items (e.g., potato chips, peanut butter).
  • Kosher Meals: 20 distinct kosher meat, dairy, and parve options with detailed specifications for ingredients, preparation, and packaging. Strict adherence to "Religious Diet Specifications" and kosher certification is mandatory.
  • Halal Meals: 12 distinct "Certified Halal" meal items (e.g., Fish Fillet, Chicken Wing, Meatloaf, Omelets) with detailed specifications on ingredients, weight, and preparation methods. Halal certification is strictly required.

No substitutions are accepted for any specified items. All certified religious diet items must be appropriately marked and accompanied by certification documentation (dated no more than 11 months from quote date).

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
  • NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business
  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (for awards over $15,000) or Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards under $15,000).
  • Delivery Period: July 01, 2026, through July 23, 2026. Deliveries are required Tuesday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Place of Performance: MDC Brooklyn Food Service Warehouse, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 4, 185 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205.
  • Terms of Delivery: F.O.B. Destination.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quote Submission Deadline: May 19, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
  • Submission Method: Email quotes in .pdf format ONLY to Dilena Infante at Dinfante@bop.gov. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
  • Required Documents: Completed quote sheet, Contractor's Information Sheet (Name, Company, Address, Email, Phone, UEI), and religious certification letters where applicable.
  • Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date.
  • Evaluation Factors: Best value determination based on price, past performance (Go/No-Go for timeliness and accuracy), and delivery time. The government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.
  • Anticipated Award Date: On or about June 03, 2026.
  • Questions: Submit "clarity only" questions via email to Dinfante@bop.gov.

Important Notes

  • Vendors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award and throughout contract performance.
  • All items must be delivered with an invoice.
  • Strict delivery requirements apply, including scheduling appointments with Dylan Cagnard (dcagnard@bop.gov), palletization, and temperature controls for perishable goods (34-41°F for non-frozen, 0°F or below for frozen).
  • The government reserves the right to reject damaged items or those not meeting specifications. Non-compliant religious diet items will be refused.
  • Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all updates and amendments.

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Points of Contact

BRIAN RODRIGUEZSECONDARY

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: May 5, 2026
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