MDC Guaynabo 4th QTR FY 2026 Subsistence

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 15B30626Q00000014) for commercial products and services. It is issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, MDC Guaynabo, for food items. The acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of food items to be supplied, including various types of beans, pasta, corn meal, flour, milk, cereals, canned goods, spices, meats (beef, chicken, pork, turkey), cheeses, eggs, beverage bases, rice, and potato sticks. Specific quantities, units of measure, and delivery periods are outlined for each item.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, for all listed items.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30. Invoices are to be submitted to the address in Block 18a.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided pages.

• Set-Aside: 100.00% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

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

• Specific contact for solicitation information is Rauniel Rivera at 787-788-7796 or r5rivera@bop.gov.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to Federal Bureau of Prisons, MDC Guaynabo.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of the 3rd Quarterly Food Items (Subsistence) for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price and is a 100% small-business set-aside.

• Procurement of food items for the 3rd Quarter of FY2026.

• 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.

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

• All items must comply with the BOP National Menu Specifications.

• Delivery schedules must be strictly followed.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

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

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

• Solicitation will be available on or about May 15, 2026, via the SAM.gov website.

• Quotes must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on May 27, 2026.

• Quotes must be signed by an authorized individual.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

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

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

• Facsimile quotes are not permitted.

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

• The anticipated date of award is June 10, 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on the offer that is most advantageous to the Government.

• 100% small-business set-aside.

• Offerors must meet the applicable small-business size standard.

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

• Vendors must include their Data Unique Entity Information (UEI).

• Standard Form 1449 must be completed, including blocks 17a, 20, 30a, 30b, and 30c.

• Prospective offerors must submit Annual Representations and Certifications via the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (System for Award Management) at sam.gov.

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

• Questions or comments can be submitted electronically to r5rivera@bop.gov and/or GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

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

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 15B30626Q00000014) for the procurement of various food and related items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, MDC Guaynabo. The solicitation is set aside 100.00% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

The solicitation details a comprehensive list of food items, including various types of beans, pasta, corn meal, flour, non-fat dry milk, cereal, peanut butter, soy protein products, tofu, hummus, shortening, oils, butter, vinegar, jelly, sugar, taco shells, tortillas, catsup, canned tomatoes, canned vegetables, canned fruits, baking powder, spices, vanilla flavoring, ground beef, beef roasts, beef for stewing, chicken, fish fillets, Italian sausage, pork roast, pork sausage, turkey, bologna, salami, and various cheeses. Specific quantities, units of measure, and delivery periods are outlined for each item.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 07/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 for all listed items.

• Delivery: FOB Destination to Federal Bureau of Prisons, MDC Guaynabo.

• Offer Due Date: 05/27/2026, 10:00 AM.

• Method of Solicitation: Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but standard evaluation factors for solicitations would apply.

• Set-Aside: 100.00% for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5. Addenda are attached.

• Contact for solicitation information: Rauniel Rivera at 787-788-7796 or r5rivera@bop.gov.

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

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis announcing the Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico's intent to issue a solicitation for the procurement of 4th Quarter Subsistence for Fiscal Year 2026. Deliveries are scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.

• Procurement of subsistence (food supplies).

• Deliveries to commence on July 1, 2026.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Payments will be made via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card.

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

• The solicitation (15B30626Q00000014) will be available on or about May 15, 2026, on the SAM.gov website.

• Written offers must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on May 27, 2026.

• The anticipated award date is on or about June 10, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted electronically to GUA-BusinessOfficeS@bop.gov.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

• All future information, including amendments, will be posted on SAM.gov.

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

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

• Facsimile quotes are not permitted.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• It 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.gov) prior to award.

• Offerors must complete FAR Provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications, via the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).

• The NAICS code for this requirement is 311991.

• The point of contact for information is Rauniel Rivera, Contract Specialist.