3RD QTY BREAD FY26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of bread products for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Aliceville, Alabama, for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The government intends to make a single award for all line items to a responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous.

• Products: Bread products.

• Specifications: Items must meet specifications as indicated in the BOP National Specifications. Substitutions will not be accepted.

• Delivery: Weekly, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. CST, excluding federal holidays. Deliveries will not be accepted prior to January 1, 2026. Goods must be palletized unless prior arrangements are made. Non-frozen, perishable foods must be delivered between 34°F to 40°F (except bread). Fresh bread must be delivered within 48 hours after baking. Frozen foods must be delivered at 0°F or below.

• Inspection: Items will be inspected by Food Service staff. Receipt of delivery may be conditional for up to three business days for examination and testing. Items failing to meet specifications will be refused and must be picked up at the vendor's expense within two weeks of notification.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implies a contract for goods.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but covers 3rd Quarter FY26.

• Required Forms: Standard Form 1449, Representations and Certifications.

• SAM Registration: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI number) in the quote. Verification will occur prior to award.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be received via email to b10williams@bop.gov and lnicholson@bop.gov.

• Deadline: Thursday, March 12, 2025, by 12:00 p.m. CST.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Past Performance. Price will be rated higher than Past Performance.

• Completeness: Missing or incomplete data may result in elimination. Ensure correct prices matching units of measure and extend all totals.

• Not specified.

• Quoters must be able to accept Government electronic funds transfer (EFT).

• To be environmentally friendly, only send pages on which a bid is placed.

• For delivery directions, contact the Food Service Warehouse at (205) 373-5330.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for bread deliveries for the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026). The acquisition is set aside for Unrestricted use, with a North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code of 311999 and a size standard of $10 million.

• Item 0001: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Finger (Hot Dog), Wheat, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless. Delivery within 48 hours after baking. 12 rolls per package. Quantity: 3,000 PG.

• Item 0002: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Sandwich (Hamburger), Whole Wheat, Part Whole Wheat, or Multigrain, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless. Delivery within 48 hours after baking. 12 buns per package. Quantity: 4,200 PG.

• Item 0003: Bread, White, Whole Wheat, White wheat, or Wheat, Unseasoned, Fresh, 22 oz to 24 oz Loaf, Pan Baked, Sandwich, Sliced, Enriched, Seedless. Delivery within 48 hours after baking. State type and loaf size on bid. Quantity: 10,000 PG.

• Period of Performance: 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026 for all items.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Offer Due Date: March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM CT.

• Solicitation Issue Date: March 5, 2026.

• Bidders are instructed to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 24.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Bidders are instructed to call (205) 373-5330 to schedule deliveries.

• The document includes numerous FAR clauses related to commercial products and services, including terms and conditions, whistleblower rights, labor laws, combating trafficking in persons, Buy American provisions, and security requirements for information systems.