MDC GUA - Kosher - 3rd QTR - FY-26
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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, intends to issue solicitation 15B30626Q0000010 for the procurement of Kosher Food Items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract, 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks a vendor to supply a variety of individual-serving kosher food products, including but not limited to: Kosher Tuna, Sardines, Cereal, Oatmeal, Farina, Whole Wheat Bread, Vegetable Juice, Margarine, Instant Coffee, Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, and Assorted Pastries/Desserts. All individual food packages must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Deliveries will commence on April 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2026. Specific requirements include palletized deliveries (unless otherwise arranged), strict temperature controls for perishable and frozen goods, and compliance with BOP National Menu Specifications. Vendors may be required to provide product samples prior to award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: 15B30626Q0000010
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Highway 28 Intersection of Road 165, Guaynabo P.R. 00965-2007
- NAICS Code: 311991 (Other Food Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 8940 (Special Dietary Foods And Food Specialty Preparations)
- Delivery Terms: F.O.B. Destination. Deliveries Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (closed 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM), no weekends or federal holidays.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Availability: On or about February 18, 2026, via SAM.gov.
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: E-mailed to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov, attention Shedaly Martinez-Mass. Quotes must be typed and eligible; handwritten or facsimile quotes will not be considered.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about March 23, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering past performance and price, with price being rated higher than past performance. The Government reserves the right to award item by item, in groups, or in aggregate.
Eligibility & Notes
This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, restricted to offerors meeting the applicable small business size standard. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are eligible. All contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award and complete FAR Provisions at 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications) via ORCA/SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all updates and amendments. The point of contact for information is Shedaly Martinez-Mass, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at smartinez@bop.gov.