Canned Goods Supplier

The contract is for the supply of canned tomatoes, pimentos, and lemon juice packaged in #10 cans, adhering strictly to FDA and CID quality and safety standards. All products must meet established regulatory requirements for food safety, labeling, and hygiene to ensure compliance with federal food handling protocols. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to bid, reinforcing support for small enterprise participation in federal contracting. The NAICS code 311421 categorizes this as a canned fruit and vegetable manufacturing activity, specifying the nature of the manufacturing and packaging work involved. The contract was posted on May 11, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for June 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Performance will take place at Ray Brook, New York, with the Department of Justice through its FCI Ray Brook facility identified as the contracting organization. Although the specific delivery schedule, quantity thresholds, or pricing details are not outlined here, compliance with packaging specifications and federal food codes is mandatory. Bidders must ensure their operations and facilities qualify as small businesses under SBA guidelines and are fully prepared to fulfill the technical, logistical, and regulatory demands of supplying shelf-stable food products to a federal correctional facility.