3rd Qtr FY26 Bread Requirement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Bennettsville, South Carolina, intends to issue solicitation 15B31726Q00000009 for quarterly bread requirements for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the supply of various fresh bread products, including:
- Item 0001: Enriched, Finger (Hot Dog) Rolls, Wheat, Pan Baked, Sliced, Seedless (12 pk).
- Item 0002: Enriched, Sandwich (Hamburger) Rolls, Whole Wheat, Part Whole Wheat, or Multigrain, Pan Baked, Sliced, Seedless (12 pk).
- Item 0003: White, Whole Wheat, White wheat, or Wheat Bread, Unseasoned, Any Loaf Size, Pan Baked, Sandwich, Sliced, Enriched, Seedless (e.g., 24 oz).
All bread must be delivered fresh, within 48 hours after baking, to FCI Bennettsville. Deliveries are scheduled weekly from April 6, 2026, through June 29, 2026, as detailed in the provided Bread Schedule.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 15B31726Q00000009
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 3rd Quarter FY26 (April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026)
- NAICS Code: 311812 (Bakeries) with a 500-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Institution, 696 Muckerman Road, Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512.
- The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete their representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). A Unique Entity ID number is required in offers. Faith-Based and Community Based Organizations are eligible to submit quotations.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
- Submission Method: Email to eclyburn@bop.gov or hand-carried to Eric Clyburn at FCI Bennettsville.
- Evaluation Criteria: Past performance and price will be considered equally.
- Offerors must complete specific blocks on the Standard Form 1449 and adhere to all referenced FAR clauses, including strict Contractor Privacy and IT Security requirements.
Key Dates
- Solicitation Available: On or about February 5, 2026, on sam.gov.
- Quotes Due: February 20, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST.
- Anticipated Award Date: March 24, 2026.
- Effective Date: April 1, 2026.
Contact Information
For all inquiries, contact Eric Clyburn, Procurement and Property Specialist, at 843-454-8225 or eclyburn@bop.gov.