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

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis for the procurement of 4th Quarterly Food Items (Milk) for the FY-2026 by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. The NAICS code for this requirement is 311511.

• Procurement of Milk for the 4th Quarter of FY-2026.

• Deliveries are scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.

• Quotes may require submission of product samples prior to award.

• Offers must include completion of 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.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• The solicitation will be available on or about May 19, 2026, and posted on SAM.gov.

• Quotes must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on June 7, 2026.

• The anticipated award date is on or about June 22, 2026.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

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

• Completed offers shall be e-mailed to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• 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) prior to award.

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

• Quotes must be legible and typed; handwritten quotes may not be considered.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation from the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, for the procurement of its 4th Quarterly Food Items (Milk) for Fiscal Year 2026. The acquisition is a 100% small-business set-aside.

• Procurement of "Milk" for the 4th Quarter FY-2026.

• All items must strictly comply with the BOP National Menu Specifications. Vendors must obtain a copy of these specifications prior to quoting.

• Deliveries must be palletized unless prior arrangements are made.

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

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

• Items will be closely inspected, and receipt may be conditional for three (3) days for examination and testing.

• Items failing to meet specifications will be refused.

• Quotes must be F.O.B. Destination.

• Unit prices must be limited to a maximum of two decimal places.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

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

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

• The Government may utilize the Government purchase card for transactions not exceeding $15,000.00.

• Solicitation will be available on or about May 19, 2026, on SAM.gov.

• Quotes must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on June 7, 2026.

• Anticipated date of award is June 22, 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

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

• Evaluation will be based on the most advantageous offer to the Government, potentially awarding item by item, in groups, or in aggregate.

• Failure to adhere to delivery schedules or meet specifications will be noted as a performance issue and may affect future awards.

• 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.

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

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

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

• Technical questions or comments can be submitted via email to smartinez@bop.gov and GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Invoices must be e-mailed to 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 for the procurement of "Food Items (Milk)" for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, specifically for the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Guaynabo. The requirement is for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026.

• Item: Dairy, Milk, Pasteurized, Milk (Whole), No Flavor.

• Specifications: Complies with CID A-A-20338A, Group I - Pasteurized, Type A - Milk, Flavor 5 - Other (No Flavor). Packaging size is 236.6 ml (8 fl oz) aseptic package or 236.6 ml (8 fl oz) plastic bottle. Agricultural practice is Conventional.

• Compliance: Milk must meet the definition and standard of identity in 21 CFR §131.110.

• Quantity: 16,000 units (1/2 pint containers).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: June 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.

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

• Evaluation: Not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, but standard FAR clauses apply.

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

• NAICS Code: 311511 (Fluid Milk Manufacturing).

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

• Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30.

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