MDC GUA - Subsistence - 3rd QTR - FY-26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, intends to procure 3rd Quarterly Food Items (Subsistence) for Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract, 100% set-aside for Small Businesses. Quotes are due by March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (15B30626Q0000007) covers the procurement of a comprehensive list of food supplies, including various beans, pasta, corn meal, flour, cereals, meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey), fish, vegetables, spices, and baked goods. Deliveries are scheduled to start on April 1, 2026, and continue through June 30, 2026. Key requirements include:
- Deliveries must be F.O.B. Destination at MDC Guaynabo.
- All deliveries must be palletized unless otherwise arranged.
- Specific temperature requirements for perishable and frozen foods.
- Adherence to BOP National Menu Specifications is mandatory.
- Certified religious diet items must be marked with a Kosher Symbol.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311991 (Food, Oils And Fats)
- Product Service Code: 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats)
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation was made available on or about February 5, 2026, via SAM.gov. Quotes must be submitted by March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
- Completed offers shall be e-mailed to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.
- Quotes must be eligible and typed; handwritten or facsimile quotes are not permitted.
- Offerors must complete FAR Provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications section at ORCA (http://orca.bpn.gov).
- All contractors must be registered with SAM prior to award.
- The Government reserves the right to award item by item, in groups, or in aggregate, based on the most advantageous offer. Evaluation will consider past performance and price, with price being rated higher than past performance. Vendors may be required to provide samples prior to award.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Solicitation Posted: February 5, 2026
- Quote Due Date: March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: March 23, 2026
- Primary Point of Contact: Shedaly Martinez-Mass, Supervisory Contract Specialist (smartinez@bop.gov, 787-788-7886).
- All future information and amendments will be distributed solely through SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site.