Bid guide
How to bid on National, Kosher, and Halal Food for MDC Brooklyn, Justice Department
What the Department of Justice is buying
The Department of Justice needs a vendor to supply national, Kosher, and Halal food for MDC Brooklyn. These food items are for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027, specifically for deliveries in October 2026. This is an opportunity for food suppliers to provide essential provisions to a federal facility.
Vendors must be able to provide certified religious diet items, including specific Kosher and Halal certifications. All deliveries must adhere to strict temperature requirements for non-frozen and perishable foods, between 34 and 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Quotes received after this deadline will not be accepted.
The government anticipates making an award on or about September 02, 2026. Deliveries for the awarded contract will begin the week of October 01, 2026, and conclude by October 23, 2026, unless otherwise specified.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for food suppliers, especially those with experience in providing a wide range of food products, including specialized religious diet items. Firms with NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) are a good fit.
Vendors must be capable of delivering to MDC Brooklyn, located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 4, 185 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205. The ability to meet specific delivery schedules and temperature requirements is crucial.
How to respond to this solicitation
To respond, you must submit your signed and dated offer via email only to Dilena Infante, Contract Specialist, at [email protected]. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
Ensure you complete all requested information on page #1 of the quote sheet attachment. Do not change case counts unless specified, and do not provide a Unit Price past the 4th decimal point. All quotes must be clear. You must also include a letter of certification for religious diet items, dated no more than 11 months from your quote date.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all attached documents for a complete list of items, descriptions, and total quantities. Your quote must conform exactly to the solicitation's specifications, including case counts and unit price formatting. Any deviation could lead to your quote not being considered.
Ensure all required certifications for Kosher and Halal items are current and from an accepted agency. Provide the certification letter as specified. Clearly state your proposed delivery schedule and confirm your ability to meet the required delivery dates and temperature controls. The government will evaluate quotes based on past performance, price, and delivery time, using a best value determination method. Ensure your company is fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) before submitting your quote, as this is a prerequisite for award.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Justice, Department of; the original posting controls.