FY26 4th Qtr National Specs.pdf
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National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet Summary
This is a National Menu Specifications Quote Sheet for the MDC Brooklyn institution for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 4, comprising 43 line items across multiple food categories. The document outlines detailed specifications for products that bidders must meet exactly, with strict compliance requirements and no substitutions allowed. The solicitation covers staple foods, prepared items, vegetables, meats, dairy, and condiments required for institutional food service operations.
The quote sheet specifies 43 distinct items with required unit quantities and pricing columns to be completed by bidders. Major product categories include beans and rice (2 items), pasta products (3 items), cereal and potato chips (2 items), peanut butter and tofu (2 items), oils and butter (2 items), dressings and condiments (4 items), jelly and sugars (2 items), premade items including pizza and tortillas (5 items), canned vegetables (8 items), beef products (3 items), chicken products (4 items), turkey products (1 item), cheese varieties (3 items), and premade biscuits (1 item). Quantities range from 500 pounds of brown sugar to 400,000 individual jelly packets. Products must meet specific federal standards (CID designations), be kosher-marked where required, include detailed packaging specifications, and conform to USDA grading standards where applicable. The document emphasizes that the NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make final determinations on product compliance, and bidders must provide photographs and detailed information regarding case counts, package sizes, and product specifications in their bids.
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NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET
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BEANS
1 Beans, Kidney, Dark Red, Canned, In Brine, Meatless, Light or Dark Red. (CID A-A-20134D, Type I, Class D, Style 1), Nutrient content claim d, Agricultural practice (1). **6/#10 cans per case Only**
CS 224
RICE
2 Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light ** 50 lb bags only** LB 20,000
Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
PASTA
3 Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type I, Style A, B, or C).
Enrichment type (A). 20 lb sealed bags.
LB 5,000
4 Pasta, Lasagna Noodles, Curl or Flat Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VIII, Class
1 of or 2, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 20 lb sealed bags.
LB 1,200
5 Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VI, Style A, B, or C).
Enrichment type (A). 20 lb sealed bags.
LB 4,000
6 Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat, Wheat, Bran Flakes, made from Whole grains or combination of whole and refined grains.
(CID A-A-20000E, Type I, Class 5, Grain Composition a or b, Fiber 2), Sodium (a), Packaging type (vii), Agricultural practice
(aa)). Bulk package range 20 to 40 lb case. Specify case weight on bid.
LB 30,000
7 Chips, Potato, Baked, 1 oz sealed individual package, various flavors. Note case count and flavors in bid. MUST BE MARKED
KOSHER, 72 count or higher case count
EA 21,000
CEREAL
POTATO CHIPS
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
8 Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth, Plain, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted, Conventional. (CID A-A-
20328C, Style I, Form (a) or (b), Class A or B, Texture 1, Type a, Flavor (1), Fortification i, Seasoning (a) or (b), Packaging 1 -size e or Packaging 2 - size d, Agricultural practices (1)). 2 oz Individual Packets. Specify total count per case on bid. MUST
BE MARKED KOSHER
EA 15,000
9 Tofu, Regular or Organic, Firm, Medium Firm, Extra Firm, or Super Firm, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable. Ingredients include:
Water, Regular or Organic Soy Beans, Calcium Sulfate or Glucono Delta Lactone, and Calcium Chloride. Note package size on bid. Product will not contain any animal by product or ingredients.
LB 1,200
SOY AND NO FLESH PRODUCTS
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
10 Oils, Salad, Vegetable, Canola (rapeseed), Corn, Cottonseed, Olive (refined), Peanut, Safflower, Soybean, Sesame, Sunflower, or any other vegetable oils or combinations of these oils. (CID A-A-20091E, Type II, Style 1, Saturated fat level a, Agricultral practice (i)). Gallons, Half Gallons, 5 Gallon Containers, or 35 lb Containers. 30-35 lbs
CT 80
11 BUTTER, Reddies. 90 patties per lb on paper chips, 5 grams each. (Made exclusively from milk or cream or both, with or without common salt, and with or without additional coloring matter, and containing not less than 80 percent by weight of milkfat). U.S. Grade AA, A, or B. As defined in 7 CFR 58.2621-2627. State case size and pack on bid
EA 36,000
12 Dressing, Mayonnaise (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 169.140), Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-
20140E, Type I, Flavor A, Style 1, 2, 3, or 4, Agricultural practice a). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Heavy Duty
Mayonnaise is acceptable. Note Style on bid if not specified.
CS 100
13 Dressing, Mayonnaise (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 169.140), Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. (CID A-A-
20140E, Type I, Flavor A, Style 1, 2, 3, or 4, Agricultural practice a). 9 Gram - 12.4 Gram Individual Packet. Each. Note
Style on the bid if not specified. Note package size and case count on bid. **DO NOT DELIVER MORE THAN THE REQUESTED
AMOUNT** **MUST BE MARKER KOSHER** MUST SEND PHOTO OF PRODUCT**
EA 60,000
14 Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet, Each, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light (CID A-A-20140E, Type III, Agricultural practice a). Specify case count on bid. **DO NOT DELIVER MORE THAN THE REQUESTED AMOUNT****MUST BE MARKER KOSHER**
EA 60,000
15 Jelly, Fruit, Standardized, Variety, Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry, or Strawberry. Regular or
Reduced Sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent. (CID A-A-20078D), Type II, kind A, B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. EACH. **DO NOT DELIVER MORE THAN THE REQUESTED AMOUNT**
**MUST BE MARKER KOSHER** MUST SEND PHOTO OF PRODUCT**
EA 400,000
16 Sugar, Brown, Light or Dark (CID A-A-20135E, Type II, Style A or B) LB 500
BUTTER & MARGARINE
DRESSINGS, VINEGAR, AND CONDIMENTS
JELLY, SUGARS, SYRUP
SHORTENING AND OIL
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
17 Sugar, White (Refined), Granulated (fine, extra fine, or superfine) (CID A-A-20135E, Type I, Style A or B). LB 500
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
18 Pizza, Prepared, Frozen, Cheese, Thin Crust, Mozzarella Cheese (Regular, Lite or Low-moisture part skim as indicated in 21
CFR 133.144, 133.158, and 133.113), **Individually Quick Frozen**. (CID A-A-20277, Type I, Style of Pizza A, Type of Cheese
1, 2, 3, or 7, Shape 3, ; or Shape 4.)
Ingredients: Pizza will consist of a dough crust, tomato sauce, cheese and spices. The dough crust will contain enriched flour and yeast and/or other leavening agents. The sauce shall be prepared from peeled and cored tomatoes, tomato puree, and/or tomato paste; water; and spices, including salt; and/or other ingredients as appropriate. Product shall be manufactured not more than 180 days prior to delivery. Bid Quote MUST indicate actual portion weight, dimensions, & case pack.
EA 10,000
19 Taco Shells, Corn, U Shaped, Enriched. (CID A-A-20143B, Type III, Style A, Shape b, Enrichment type i). Each. State case count on bid.
EA 30,000
20 Tortillas, Wheat, White with spices or herbs, or Other. 7" - 10" in diameter, Round Shelf stable, refrigerated, or frozen, Table Ready. (CID A-A-20143B, Type 1, Style B, C, or E, Size 7, 8, or 9, Shape a, Enrichment type I, Product state a, c, or d, Cook state I). Each. State case count on bid.
EA 25,000
21 Tortilla Chips, Corn, Round or Triangular, Enriched, Shelf Stable, Table Ready (CID A-A-20143B, Type II, Style A, Enrichment type I). 2oz Bags
EA 20,000
22 Tomato Catsup, as defined in the standard of identity for catsup, ketchup, catchup (21 CFR 155.194). U.S. Grade A-C. Each.
Individual 9 Gram Packets. State case count on bid. **MUST BE MARKER KOSHER**ADD PHOTO OF PRODUCT**
EA 80,000
23 Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A-C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can/pouch. 6/#10 cans only.
CS 280
24 Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Tye, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A-C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.120.
Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans .
CS 280
25 Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, Diced, Julienne, French Style or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S.
Grade A, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans.
CS 112
26 Vegetable, Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Julienne, French Style, or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S.
Fancy, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans .
CS 336
TOMATO PRODUCTS
PIZZA, TACO SHELLS, TORTILLAS, TORTILLA CHIPS, FRENCH TOAST, PANCAKES (PREMADE ITEMS)
VEGETABLES (CANS ONLY)
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
27 Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel (Whole Grain), Canned, Conventional or Supersweet, Golden (or yellow), Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.130. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans.
CS 112
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
28 Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend mix including carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, lima beans, and celery), Canned, With Salt, With Salt and onion flavoring, No Salt Added, Low Sodium, or Other. (CID A-A-20120F, Type I, Type II, Style A, B, C, D, or E; Container size 4). Minimum drain weight of 64 oz. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans.
CS 168
29 Vegetable, Peas and Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Double Diced, or Strips. Peas not less than 50% of drained product and
Carrots not less than 25% of drained weight. Minimum drain weight 70 oz. U.S. Grade A, or U.S. Grade B. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans.
CS 56
30 Vegetable, Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced. U.S. Grade, U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, or U.S. No. 2. As defined in Title 7, 51.1282 - 1284.
6/#10 cans.
CS 56
31 Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf or Sliced, Chopped, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in
Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada, 6/#10 cans.
CS 168
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
32 Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material. Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product.
PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR
WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure
Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance. Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. No open bags, opaque or colored bags. Note weight of packaging and case size on bid. ** 2 DELIVERIES OF
10000 LBS**
LB 20,000
33 Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick
Frozen. Ground Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. In addition product must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product to be used as raw material.
Finished product shall not contain more than 20 percent fat, and shall not contain added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. PRODUCT MUST BE 6 MONTHS OR YOUNGER
UPON DELIVERY WITH THE DATE CLEARLY ON THE LABEL, (NO STAMPED OR WRITTEN DATES ALLOWED). When beef cheek meat (trimmed beef cheeks) is used in the preparation, the amount of such meat shall be limited to 25 percent; (NO ORGAN
OR TONGUE MEAT) Delivered cases must be labeled Beef, All Beef, Pure Beef, or 100% Beef and with fat percentage.
Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Upon delivery, product must have a rosy red appearance.
Product that is grey, brown or tan in color will be rejected. Product to be packed in 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags.
Patties will be packed in boxes completely lined with plastic bags. The open end of the bag will overlap at the top to completely cover the product. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid.
LB 6,000
34 Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck),or Strip Loin, Boneless. IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B,
180. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item. **DO NOT GO OVER REQUESTED AMOUNT**
LB 8,000
MEATS - CHICKEN
MEATS - BEEF
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
35 Meats, Chicken Breast Patty, Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry
Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 7 CFR § 70 and 70.200 et seq., §70.220, §70.232, §70.233, §70.234 A Quality. All processing activities shall comply with all applicable FSIS regulations and requirements, including 9 CFR § 381, and shall be done under FSIS inspection. The commodity shall not be processed or packaged more than 60 days prior to the first date of the delivery period for each sales order. Frozen commodity when specified in the Solicitation, shall be processed, packaged and packed, and placed in a freezer within 7 calendar days after the date of harvest. Product must be produced under FSIS pathogen reduction standards, as specified in 9 CFR § 381. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage, fat, holes, tendons, bone pieces, blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and muscle mutilations. Slight discolorations is permitted, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. Unbreaded. – All packaging materials shall comply with FSIS regulations (9 CFR § 381.144 Packaging Materials). All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition, shall not impart objectionable odors or flavors to the commodity, shall be safe for use in contact with food products (cannot adulterate product or be injurious to health). Packed in poly bag boxes. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. Frozen commodity showing any evidence of defrosting, refreezing, or freezer deterioration shall be rejected for use under this FPPS. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused.
No Sodium added. Size of chicken breast, 5 -7 ounce. Note size on the bid.* **DO NOT GO OVER REQUESTED AMOUNT**
LB 8,000
36 Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender or Breast Meat), Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United
States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. Boneless, skinless breasts must be free of cartilage and fat. Boneless breasts (excluding the attached tenderloin) must be free of tendons.
Tendons normally associated with tenderloins are permitted. Tenderloins or boneless, skinless parts must be free of blood clots, bruises, cuts, tears, and holes in the muscle tissue. Slight discolorations and separation of the muscle tissue is permitted on boneless, skinless parts, provided it does not detract from the appearance of the product. Boneless, skinless parts may be diced. The dicing process must result in size-reduced portions of meat that are intact, not mutilated, and with surfaces relatively smooth in appearance. Individual size-reduced portions of meat must be relatively uniform in size and shape, and consistent with the size reduction process. Unbreaded. Packed in poly bag boxes. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition.
Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused. **DO NOT GO OVER
REQUESTED AMOUNT**
LB 20,000
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
37 Meats, Chicken, Leg Quarter, Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook, Frozen, Frozen, U.S. Grade A. Broiler Leg, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq, Unbreaded. "Whole Leg quarter" consists of a poultry thigh and drumstick (attached), with a portion of the back attached. Delivered amounts of Leg Quarter portions can be random sizing, with the portion size not to be smaller than 12 ounces and not to exceed 18 ounces. Packed in poly bag boxes. Polyethylene-film Bags – Shall have a wall thickness of not less than 2 mil; and shall protect the commodity from dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration during the conditions of use. All packaging and packing materials must be clean and in new condition. Products produced or labeled with any phrase “under religious exemption” will be refused.
LB 24,000
38 Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-5 oz, Whole Muscle or Chunked and formed, 1/2 inch cube or greater (9 CFR § 381.171(f)), No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded. (CID A-A-20276A, Type VI, Style A or B, Meat Type (b), Form 1, Shape (b). Individually Quick Frozen.
Vegetable oil shall be used as the frying medium. Combined batter and breading shall not exceed 30% by weight and will be evenly coated. All ingredients in the product must be listed in the ingredients statement in order of predominance, from highest to lowest amounts in accordance with the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Food Standards and Labeling
Policy. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Size of patty to be determined locally and size noted on bid.
LB 9,000
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
39 Meats, Turkey, Boneless, Skinless, Whole Muscle Breast, Fully Cooked, Frozen. US Grade A, 3 – 6 lb range. Product shall be produced from non-basted, U.S. Grade A turkey breasts from freshly harvested young turkeys (AMS 70.202(b)).
Individually packaged in moisture proof plastic film bags, packed with a minimum 6 breasts per case. May contain up to
16% solution of water; seasoning 1.5 %; Sodium content shall not exceed 550 mg per 100 grams (0.50%). Ingredients shall not exceed 18% of total formulation. Products produced or labeled with any phrase related to “under religious exemption” will be refused.
LB 5,000
MEATS - TURKEY
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Failure to comply with the National Menu Specifications will result in your quoted item not being considered for award. No specification substitutions will be accepted. If a specification does NOT state it must be a product of the United States or Canada, it is acceptable for it to be a "product of" a Foreign Country and distributed in the United States. When options are offered on the specifications, it is the FSA's determination as to what options are put out to bid. Not all options need be put out for bid. (i.e., cans and pouches). Items that are fried may be baked at the institutions discretion. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.
Fiscal Year:
2026MDC Brooklyn
Institution:
40 Cheese, Cheddar, U.S. Grade AA or A, CID-A-A-20208C, Type I - Cheddar cheese (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
§133.113), Style A, B, D , K (loaf, shredded coarse), Shred size 1, 2, or 3, Agricultural practice (a). “Cheddar cheese” is cheese made by the cheddaring process or by another procedure which produces a finished cheese having the same physical and chemical properties as the cheese produced by the cheddar process and is made from cow's milk with or without the addition of coloring matter and with common salt, contains not more than 39 percent of moisture, and in the water-free substance, contains not less than 50 percent of milk fat and conforms to the provisions of §19.500, “Definitions and
Standards of Identity for Cheese and Cheese Products.” Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR 133.113). Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling (Bidder needs to indicate if cheese is Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse).
Packaging: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers.
LB 1,000
41 Cheese, Mozzarella, Low-moisture Mozzarella, Part-skim Mozzarella, Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella. (CID-A-A-20248C)
The mozzarella cheese must conform to the following list. Type I, II, III, or IV. Style A - Block (loaf), frozen, Style B -
Shredded, individually quick frozen (IQF) or Style J - Sliced or Diced forms. Shred size 1,2, or 3. Agricultural practice a. Milk fat range between 30.0 to 45.0 to 60.0 % on a dry basis depending on type. Moisture content range between 45.0 to 60.0 % depending on type. All ingredients must be declared by their common or usual name in descending order of predominance by weight. Manufacturer’s letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Type and Style to be determined locally and size noted on bid. Packaging of Primary Container: 5 lb to 40 lb sealed Bags or containers.
LB 1,000
42 Cheese, Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed, Grated, Italian Style, 12-1 lb containers per case CS 56
ADD ONS
43 Biscuits pre made 2 oz EA 40,000
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