MDC GUA - Subsistence - 3rd QTR - FY-26
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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 (MDC) Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, has awarded a contract for Food Items (Subsistence) to The Smooth Sailing Group, LLC. for $99,732.72. This award, under Solicitation 15B30626Q0000007, covers the 3rd Quarter of FY26, with performance from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the provision of various food items (subsistence) to MDC Guaynabo. An abstract of the original solicitation indicates a wide range of items including produce (beans, vegetables, potatoes, yuca, plantains), grains (pasta, corn meal, flour, rice, cereal), meats and proteins (ground beef, chicken, Italian sausage, pork, turkey, bologna, salami, ham, fish fillets), and dairy/other products (salad oil, mayonnaise, peanut butter, soy products, tofu, cheese, eggs, spices, cake mixes).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Awardee: The Smooth Sailing Group, LLC.
- Award Amount: $99,732.72
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- NAICS: 311991 (Food Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Note: The acquisition was solicited on an unrestricted basis.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: MDC Guaynabo, Highway 28, Intersection of Road 165, Guaynabo, PR 00965-5700
- Published Date: March 19, 2026
Evaluation
Award was made to the offeror whose quote represented the best value to the Government, considering price and past performance. The Government reserved the right to award by item, group, or in aggregate.
Additional Notes
Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations were afforded equal opportunity to compete. For additional information, contact Shedaly Martinez-Mass, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.