FCI Berlin FY26 3RD QTR Bread & Dairy
Overview
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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 (FCI Berlin) is soliciting quotes for Bread and Dairy products for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), number 15B21826Q00000008. The requirement is for deliveries between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, to FCI Berlin, NH. Quotes are due by February 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the supply of various subsistence items, including:
- Bread: Whole Wheat Bread (24 oz. loaves, delivered within 48 hours of baking), Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns.
- Dairy: Cottage Cheese (5-pound containers), Skim Milk (1/2 pint containers), Chocolate Milk (1/2 pint containers), Sour Cream (5-pound containers). Detailed specifications, quantities, and units of measure are provided in the attached requirements worksheets and quote sheet.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Orders.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026 (FY26 3rd Quarter).
- Place of Delivery: FCI Berlin, 1 Success Loop Road, Berlin NH, 03570.
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside. The Bread portion is 100% set-aside for small business concerns, while the Dairy portion is not set-aside.
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing), with a 700-employee size standard.
- Awards: Multiple awards are anticipated based on pricing per line item. Awards over $15,000 will be FFP Purchase Orders; under $15,000 will be FFP Government Purchase Card transactions.
Evaluation Criteria
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter offering the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Go/No-Go evaluation based on:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries.
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders.
- A "No-Go" determination in either area will disqualify the Quoter.
Submission Requirements & Deadline
- Quotes Due: February 19, 2026, by 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Jessalynn Laflamme (jlaflamme@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.
- Format: Quotes must be placed on the attached specification sheet, with the offeror's Business name and DUNS number filled in on each page. Only typed offers will be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Jessalynn Laflamme at jlaflamme@bop.gov or (603)342-4128. Offerors are advised to review all solicitation documents thoroughly before contacting.