MDC GUA - Kosher - 4th QTR - FY-26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Kosher food items for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, MDC Guaynabo, PR. The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns.

The solicitation details a schedule of specific kosher food items, including quantities, for delivery. Key items include:

• Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water (Individual, 4-6 oz packages)
• Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil (Individual, 3-6 oz packages)
• Kosher Cereal, Ready to Eat, Wheat/Bran Flakes (Individual packages)
• Kosher Oatmeal, Instant, Plain (Individual packets, 1 oz)
• Kosher Farina, Instant, Plain (Individual packets, 1 oz)
• Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, Individually Wrapped
• Kosher Vegetable Juice (Sealed Pouch or Can, 5-7 oz)
• Kosher Potato Chips (Individual packets, 1 oz)
• Kosher Dressing, Salad, Mayo Style (Individual packets, 9g)
• Kosher Tomato Catsup (Individual packets, 7-9g)
• Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Individual packets, 4.5-9g)
• Kosher Jelly, Fruit (Individual packets, 10g)
• Kosher Peanut Butter (Individual packets, 2 oz)
• Kosher Coffee, Instant (Individual packets, makes 1-8 oz serving)
• Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder (Individual packets, makes 1-8 oz serving)
• Kosher Instant Milk or Smart Milk (Individual packets, makes 1-8 oz serving)
• Kosher Dressing, Fat Free (Individual packets, 9-28.35g)

All individual packages must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Total amounts may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Pouches and packets are specified for many items.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

• NAICS Code: 311991

• Size Standard: Not specified, but set aside for WOSB.

• Offer Due Date: June 7, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time.

• Solicitation Number: 15B30626Q00000017

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided sections but will likely include price and adherence to specifications.

• This acquisition is 100.00% set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• Specific clauses related to small business set-asides (HUBZone, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB, Total Small Business) are indicated as applicable.

• The delivery location is MDC Guaynabo, PR.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of 4th Quarterly Food Items (Kosher) for the FY-2026 at the Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The contract type will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

• Procurement of Kosher food items for the 4th Quarter of FY-2026.

• All items must meet specific specifications, including temperature requirements for frozen and non-frozen foods, and must be marked with the Kosher Symbol for certified religious diet items.

• Deliveries must adhere to specific schedules (Schedule #1, #2, or #3/Item Specific) and are on a first-come, first-served basis.

• All deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements are made.

• Food item shipping is DOOR to DOOR; all shipping costs are the responsibility of the shipper.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 4th Quarter FY-2026 (July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026).

• Anticipated date of award: June 22, 2026.

• Quotes are due by June 7, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

• Quotes must be submitted to the address specified in the solicitation posting.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available; all information will be posted on SAM.gov.

• The government reserves the right to award item by item, in groups, or in aggregate.

• The responsible vendor whose offer is most advantageous to the Government will be awarded.

• All quotes must be F.O.B. Destination.

• Typed quotes are preferable; illegible handwriting will not be considered. Facsimile quotes are not permitted.

• E-mailed quotes should be sent to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• This acquisition is a 100% small-business set-aside and is restricted to offerors meeting the applicable small-business size standard.

• Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are eligible to submit quotes.

• All contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

• Vendors must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in their quote.

• All future information, including amendments, will be distributed solely through SAM.gov.

• Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates.

• Standard Form 1449 must be completed, including specific blocks and telephone number.

• Annual Representations and Certifications must be submitted via the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (System for Award Management).

• Communication regarding the solicitation must be in writing to the Contracting Officer.

• Inquiries can be submitted to Shedaly Martinez-Mass via email at smartinez@bop.gov and GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Invoices must be e-mailed to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov; no faxed invoices accepted.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis for the procurement of 4th Quarterly Food Items (Kosher) for the Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, for Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation number is 15B30626Q0000017.

• Procurement of "4th Quarterly Food Items (Kosher)".

• Deliveries are to commence on July 1, 2026.

• Quotes may be required to provide samples of product quoted, prior to award.

• Offers must complete FAR Provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.

• Quotes must be F.O.B. Destination, at Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Highway 28 Intersection of Road 165, Guaynabo P.R. 00965-2007.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• NAICS Code: 311991.

• The solicitation will be available on or about May 14, 2026, and posted on SAM.gov.

• Quotes must be submitted to the address within the solicitation posting.

• Submission Deadline: June 7, 2026, by 10:00 AM eastern standard time.

• Anticipated Award Date: On or about June 22, 2026.

• Offers must be emailed to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Typed quotes are preferable; illegible handwriting will not be considered.

• Facsimile quotes are not permitted.

• 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 to submit quotes.

• All contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

• All future information, including amendments, will be distributed solely through SAM.gov.

• Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates.

• The point of contact for information is Shedaly Martinez-Mass, Supervisory Contract Specialist.