FCI Berlin FY26 4TH QTR Bread & Dairy
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 (BOP), FCI Berlin, is seeking quotations for Bread & Dairy and other subsistence items for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for commercial products. The acquisition is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside, with the bread portion 100% set aside for small businesses, while the dairy portion is unrestricted. Quotes are due May 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the delivery of various food items, including cottage cheese, firm tofu, whole wheat bread, chocolate milk, sour cream, whole milk, and fresh whole wheat hamburger and hot dog buns. Specific product descriptions, quantities, and units of measure are detailed in the attached requirements worksheets. Deliveries will occur from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026, to FCI Berlin, 1 Success Loop Road, Berlin NH, 03570. All deliveries are FOB Destination, with strict temperature requirements for perishable (34-40°F) and frozen (0°F or below) items. Fresh bread products must be delivered within 48 hours of baking.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) - 15B21826Q00000012
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Orders (>$15,000) or Government Purchase Card transactions (<$15,000). Multiple awards are anticipated.
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Bread portion 100% SB, Dairy unrestricted)
- NAICS Code: 311999 (All Other Food Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 700 employees
- Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the best value to the Government, based on:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Assessed on a Go/No-Go basis, focusing on:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries.
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Only quoters receiving a "Go" rating for past performance will be considered eligible for award.
Submission Instructions
Offerors must submit typed quotes on the attached SF 1449, ensuring business information (name and DUNS number) is completed in box 20. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes. Submissions are to be sent via email to Jessalynn Laflamme at jlaflamme@bop.gov. Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This acquisition incorporates various FAR provisions and clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4, some with deviations. All future information, amendments, and awards will be posted on SAM.gov.