4th Qtr. Bread Requirement FY26
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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 15B31726Q00000016 for the quarterly requirement of bread for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is 100% set aside for Small Businesses. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price, with an anticipated effective date of July 1, 2026. Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The solicitation covers the supply of various bread products, including:
- Item 0001: Enriched, finger (hot dog) rolls, wheat, pan-baked, sliced, fresh, seedless (12 pk).
- Item 0002: Enriched, sandwich (hamburger) rolls, part whole wheat or multigrain, pan-baked, sliced, fresh, seedless (12 pk).
- Item 0003: White, whole wheat, or wheat bread, unseasoned, fresh, any loaf size, pan-baked, sandwich, sliced, enriched, seedless. All bread products must be delivered within 48 hours after baking. A detailed weekly delivery schedule for July 6, 2026, to September 28, 2026, is provided, outlining specific quantities for Wheat Bread, Hamburger Buns, and Hot Dog Rolls. Deliveries are FOB Destination to FCI Bennettsville.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%).
- Product Service Code (PSC): 8920 - Bakery And Cereal Products.
- Place of Performance: Federal Correctional Institution, 696 Muckerman Road, Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512.
- Period of Performance: 4th Quarter FY26 (July 1, 2026, to September 28, 2026).
- The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Release: On or about May 6, 2026, via sam.gov. Hard copies will not be available.
- Quote Due Date: May 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
- Submission Method: Email to eclyburn@bop.gov or hand-carry to Eric Clyburn at FCI Bennettsville. Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation form.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete representations and certifications via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at www.sam.gov. Failure to complete these may result in elimination.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, with past performance and price considered equally.
Key Dates
- Solicitation Posted: May 6, 2026
- Quotes Due: May 22, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST
- Anticipated Award Date: June 24, 2026
- Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Contact Information
For all inquiries, contact Eric Clyburn, Procurement and Property Specialist, at 843-454-8225 or eclyburn@bop.gov.