FCI Otisville 3rd qtr Bread items
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Otisville) is soliciting quotations for 3rd Quarter FY26 Bread Items. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for commercial bakery products, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The opportunity seeks to establish multiple Firm-Fixed Price awards for weekly deliveries to FCI Otisville. Quotes are due by March 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for various fresh bakery items, including:
- Enriched, finger (hot dog) bread, wheat, pan baked, sliced, fresh, seedless (2,500 units weekly).
- Enriched, sandwich (hamburger), whole wheat, part whole wheat, or multigrain bread, pan baked, sliced, fresh, seedless (3,500 units weekly).
- White, whole wheat, or wheat bread, unseasoned, fresh, any loaf size, pan baked, sandwich, sliced, enriched, seedless (16,500 units weekly). Deliveries are expected weekly, twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, before 1:00 PM. All items must be delivered within 48 hours after baking. The delivery address is FCI Otisville, 2 Mile Drive, Otisville NY 10963, on a Freight on Board (FOB) basis. The period of performance for at least one item (0096) is April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Orders (for awards over $15,000) or Government Purchase Card transactions (for awards under $15,000).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 112120 (Small Business Size Standard: 700 employees).
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Quotes Validity: 30 calendar days after the solicitation close.
- Published Date: March 2, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
The Government anticipates making multiple awards based on pricing per line item, selecting the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Assessed for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance (Go/No-Go): Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, requiring a consistent record of on-time deliveries and accurate, complete orders. Documented instances of late deliveries or recurring issues with incomplete/inaccurate orders will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only "Go" rated Quoters will be eligible for award.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be submitted via email only to Daniel Sabo, Contract Specialist, at dsabo@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Offerors are advised to review the entire solicitation package, including the cover letter, quote sheet, clauses, provisions, and delivery schedule.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4 (with deviations). Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) as per FAR 52.204-7. All future information, amendments, and awards will be posted on www.sam.gov, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site.