FCI SCHUYLKILL FY26 3RD QUARTER 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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Schuylkill), is soliciting quotes for bread products for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a single award for weekly deliveries of fresh bread to FCI Schuylkill in Minersville, PA. Quotes are due by March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide various types of fresh bread, including enriched finger (hot dog) bread, enriched sandwich (hamburger) bread, and whole wheat bread. All products must be delivered within 48 hours of baking. Deliveries are required weekly on Wednesdays before 10:00 AM, commencing April 1, 2026, and concluding on June 24, 2026. The place of performance is FCI Schuylkill, Minersville, PA.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ).
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 311812, 1000 employees size standard).
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
- Award: A single award is anticipated, based on the lowest price of all line items combined. Awards over $15,000 will be FFP Purchase Orders; those under $15,000 will be Government Purchase Card transactions.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 19, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted via email to Stephanie Sandler (ssandler@bop.gov). Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Bidders must complete the solicitation package, including the Contractor's Information Sheet.
- Evaluation Factors:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance (Go/No-Go): Assessed based on a consistent record of timely deliveries and accurate/complete orders. A "No-Go" determination will result from documented instances of late deliveries or recurring issues with order accuracy. Only "Go" rated quoters will be considered eligible for award.
Important Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-4 (Terms and Conditions). Contractors are required to accept the award in writing within 48 hours. All future information, amendments, and awards will be posted on SAM.gov, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site.