FCI McDowell 4th Qtr FY 26 BREAD
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, FCI McDowell is soliciting bids for bread products for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity, identified as Solicitation Number 15B12226Q00000018, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products to be delivered to Welch, WV. This procurement is set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Bids are due by May 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers various bread items, including enriched finger rolls (hot dog), enriched sandwich rolls (hamburger, whole wheat, multigrain), and whole wheat sandwich loaves. Specific quantities are required for each item, such as 7,500 EA for hot dog rolls, 8,000 EA for sandwich rolls, and 10,000 EA for whole wheat loaves. All fresh bread must be delivered within 48 hours after baking. The award for all bread items will be made to a single vendor.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 15B12226Q00000018
- Agency: Department of Justice / Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FCI McDowell
- Place of Performance: Welch, WV 24801, United States
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Various small business set-aside clauses are incorporated, including HUBZone, Total Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.
- Offer Due Date: May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 14, 2026, 3:49 PM ET
Evaluation Factors
Evaluations will consider past performance, socio-economic status, overall price, and delivery schedule. Greater emphasis will be placed on past performance and delivery schedule. Technical and past performance combined are weighted at 75%.
Submission Requirements & Notes
Bidders must carefully calculate their prices based on the posted quantities. If actual case counts differ, bidders must perform calculations to match the posted quantities and include their actual case count; failure to do so will result in the bid price not being accepted. Emailed bids should be sent to jriffe@bop.gov. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses and provisions.