Bid guide
How to bid on the FY27 MDC Brooklyn Milk Requirement for the Federal Bureau of Prisons
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking vendors to supply milk and related food items for MDC Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York. This is for the FY27 Milk Requirement, covering deliveries from October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
This opportunity involves regular, scheduled deliveries. Estimated quantities are 8,400 items each Monday and 11,200 items each Thursday. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to MDC Brooklyn, 80 29th Street, Brooklyn NY, 11232, between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on Mondays and Thursdays, except for Federal holidays.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by email to Dilena Infante by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on August 17, 2026. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
The anticipated award date is on or about September 2, 2026. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award, during performance, and through final payment.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for food suppliers, particularly those specializing in dairy and related perishable food items, who can handle consistent, high-volume deliveries to a correctional facility. The NAICS code for this requirement is 311511, which covers Dairy Product (except Dried or Canned) Manufacturing.
Vendors must be able to meet specific delivery temperature requirements for non-frozen and perishable foods (34 to 41 degrees F). Suppliers of certified religious diet items (kosher parve or certified halal) must also provide proper certification documentation.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
Once you have reviewed all attached documents, prepare your quote. Ensure all information requested on page 1 of the quote sheet attachment is completed. Do not change case counts unless specified, and do not provide a unit price past the 4th decimal point. Submit your signed and dated offer by email to [email protected] by the deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully read all attachments in their entirety, especially for delivery schedules and product specifications. Ensure your quote conforms to all requirements, as the government reserves the right to reject items that do not meet specifications.
Pay close attention to pricing details; avoid unit prices past the 4th decimal point and do not alter case counts. Past performance and price are key evaluation factors, so highlight relevant experience and ensure your pricing is competitive. If offering religious diet items, include the required certification letters dated no more than 11 months from your quote submission.
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 Federal Bureau of Prisons; the original posting controls.