MDC GUA - MEATS - 2ND QTR - FY-26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of various types of meat products for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, MDC Guaynabo, for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The government is seeking to procure these items to meet their operational needs.

The solicitation details specific meat items, including:

• Ground Beef (80% Lean, IMPS 136)
• Ground Beef Patties (80% Lean, IMPS 1136)
• Beef Roast (various cuts, IMPS 168, 169, 170, 180)
• Beef for Stewing (IMPS 135A)
• Chicken Breast Meat (Boneless, Skinless, Raw)
• Chicken Leg Quarters (Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook)
• Fish Fillets (various types, IQF, Unglazed, Skin-on or Skin-off)
• Pork Roast (Pork Shoulder, Boston Butt, Boneless)
• Turkey Roast (Boneless, Raw, Natural)
• Bologna (Beef, Turkey, Chicken, or combination)

Each item has specific requirements regarding fat content, ingredients, packaging, labeling, and freshness (e.g., product must be 6 months or younger upon delivery). Specific IMPS (Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications) numbers are provided for beef and pork items. For chicken, U.S. Grade A standards apply. Fish fillets must be practically boneless and unglazed. Detailed specifications for each item are provided in the "Schedule of Supplies/Services."

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: Primarily March 16, 2026, to March 20, 2026, for most items, with specific dates noted for each line item.

• Offer Due Date: March 12, 2026, at 20:00 local time.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes should be sent to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov. Quotes sent to any other email address will not be considered.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but standard solicitation terms and conditions apply.

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

• Several FAR clauses related to small business concerns, including "Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside" (52.219-6) and "Utilization of Small Business Concerns" (52.219-8), are incorporated.

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

• Contact for solicitation information: Gabriel Mendez at 787-788-7908 or gmendez@bop.gov.

• Payment will be made by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Accounts Payable, MDC Guaynabo.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document announces the Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico's intent to issue a solicitation for the 3rd Quarterly Food Items (Meat) for Fiscal Year 2026. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract.

• Procurement of Food Items (Meat).

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

• Non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34-40 degrees F.

• Frozen foods must be delivered at 0 degrees F or below.

• Any product showing signs of prior thawing will be refused.

• Certified religious diet items must be marked with the Kosher Symbol.

• All items must comply with the BOP National Menu Specifications. Vendors are responsible for obtaining these specifications prior to quoting.

• Items will be closely inspected, and some may require thawing and cooking for compliance checks.

• Receipt of delivery may be conditional for up to three (3) days for examination and testing.

• Items failing to meet specifications will be refused.

• Conditionally received items found unacceptable must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks of notification, or they will be disposed of by warehouse staff.

• Delivery schedules must be adhered to; deviations will be noted as performance issues.

• All items must meet specifications or they will be rejected.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: March 16, 2026 – March 20, 2026.

• Payments will be made using Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).

• Government may utilize the purchase card for transactions up to $15,000.00.

• This acquisition is a 100% small-business set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Quotes must be submitted by 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 12, 2026.

• The solicitation will be available on or about March 10, 2026, via SAM.gov.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

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

• Quotes must be F.O.B. Destination.

• Quotes must be legible and typed; handwriting may lead to ineligibility.

• Facsimile quotes are not permitted.

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

• Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, must be completed (Blocks 17a, 20, 30a, 30b, 30c).

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

• Representations and Certifications must be submitted via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) on SAM.gov.

• The anticipated date of award is March 13, 2026.

• 100% small-business set-aside.

• Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are eligible.

• All communications regarding this solicitation must be in writing to the Contracting Officer.

• Questions or comments can be submitted electronically to smartinez@bop.gov and GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Invoices must be e-mailed to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov; faxed invoices are not accepted.

• Food item shipping is DOOR to DOOR; all shipping costs are the shipper's responsibility until delivery at MDC Guaynabo.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a synopsis for the procurement of 3rd Quarterly Food Items (Meat) for the FY-2026 by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Deliveries are scheduled to begin on March 16, 2026.

• Procurement of Food Items (Meat).

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

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

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• NAICS Code: 311991.

• The solicitation will be available on or about March 10, 2026, on the SAM.gov website.

• Quotes must be submitted by 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on March 12, 2026.

• The anticipated date of award is on or about March 13, 2026.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

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

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

• Typed quotes are preferable; handwritten quotes may 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.

• Offerors must complete FAR Provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov.

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