MDC Guaynabo 4th QTR FY 2026 Subsistence

The contract award pertains to the procurement of subsistence food items for the Federal Bureau of Prisons facility in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, under a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The solicitation number is 15B30626P000000103, issued by the Department of Justice through its MDC Guaynabo office located in Catano, PR, with a total estimated value of $353,362.06. Deliverables include a wide range of dry and frozen commodities such as black beans, kidney beans, navy beans, pinto beans, chicken fillets, fish fillets, Italian sausage, pork roast, boiled ham, and fully-cooked sausage, along with spices, canned tomato paste, catsup, and pineapple—all required to meet established U.S. agricultural standards for grade and identity as defined by USDA and FDA regulations. Items must be supplied in commercial packaging units and adhere strictly to quality benchmarks, including U.S. Grade 1-3 for dry beans, U.S. Grade A for shell eggs, and adherence to Standards of Identity for processed items like catsup and canned tomatoes. Performance is mandated for delivery by July 1, 2026, at the Guaynabo, PR location with a ZIP code of 00965, though FOB terms, packaging specifications, and inspection protocols are not explicitly outlined. The contract was awarded under a sole-source or competitive process that excluded large business participation, as the set-aside restricts eligibility to small businesses, though some named suppliers are marked as “Not SBA Certified.” Despite the absence of detailed clauses, evaluation factors, contract administration data, or invoicing instructions, the award reflects a targeted effort to sustain federal correctional operations with compliant, standardized food products sourced from the domestic supply chain.