FCI TALLADEGA 3RD QTR 281 Bread Presolicitation
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, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Talladega, AL, intends to issue a presolicitation for Quarterly Subsistence - Bread. This requirement, under solicitation number 15B31326Q00000007, is for the third quarter of 2026, with deliveries scheduled between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. The contract will be a firm-fixed price, and the government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards. Quotations are anticipated to be due by March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of bread on a quarterly subsistence basis. Deliveries are FOB Destination to FCI Talladega, located at 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama 35160. All pricing submitted must include shipping costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Deliveries from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 23, 2026, via www.sam.gov.
- Anticipated Quote Due: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
- Published Date: February 19, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified. Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included.
Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated based on price and past performance. Vendors with poor past performance, including failure to deliver awarded items or not meeting required specifications, may be deemed non-responsible. The government will award to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is considered most advantageous.
Submission & Additional Notes
Interested parties must monitor www.sam.gov for the official solicitation and any amendments. Each offeror is required to complete representations and certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov, as per FAR 52.212-3. Payment for awards less than $10,000.00 will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or a Government Purchase Card.
The primary point of contact is B. Jones, Contract Specialist, at FCI Talladega. Completed offers may be emailed to b7jones@bop.gov or mailed to B. Jones, CS, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160. Phone: (256) 315-4151.