FCI TALLADEGA 3RD QTR 281 Bread Solicitation

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation package from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, Alabama, for the acquisition of commercial "bread items." It provides the necessary information for vendors to submit price quotes.

• Vendors must quote on items specified in the solicitation.

• Item descriptions and units of issue must not be altered.

• Vendors must complete Standard Form (SF) 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, and any continuation sheets.

• Specific blocks to be completed on SF-1449 include 17a, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, and 30c.

• Telephone number must be included in block 17a.

• Original signatures are required on submitted quotes.

• Award will be made on a line-item basis to the lowest responsive/responsible quoter.

• Email quotes are accepted and must be sent to b7jones@bop.gov no later than 4:00 P.M. CST, March 9, 2026.

• Completed packages can be returned by mail or hand-carried to the Contracting Office at Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, 565 East Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama 35160, no later than 4:00 P.M. CST, March 9, 2026.

• Any changes to the solicitation can result in rejection of part or all of the quotes.

• Vendors awarded Purchase Orders must be registered in the SAM System (www.sam.gov).

• Vendors must be willing to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) as a form of payment.

• Vendors should pay close attention to the delivery dates.

• Questions regarding the solicitation can be directed to B. Jones, Contract Specialist, at (256) 315-4151.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the delivery schedule and associated requirements for items related to the opportunity. It provides specific timeframes and conditions for deliveries.

• Schedule 1: Deliveries between April 1 - April 15, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis (M-F, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm). Contact Food Service Warehouse for details.
• Schedule 2: Deliveries every other week during Q2 FY2026 (April 1 - June 30, 2026), estimated 7 deliveries. Vendor and Food Service Staff to determine specific delivery times.
• Schedule 3: Deliveries once per week during Q2 FY2026, estimated 13 deliveries. Vendor and Food Service Staff to determine specific delivery times.
• Schedule 4: Deliveries twice per week during Q2 FY2026, estimated 26 deliveries. Vendor and Food Service Staff to determine specific delivery times.
• General Requirements: All deliveries must be palletized. Non-frozen perishables: 34-40 degrees F. Frozen foods: 0 degrees F or below. Products showing signs of thawing will be refused.
• Certified Religious Diet Items: Must be marked accordingly or will be refused.
• Inspection & Acceptance: Items must meet specifications and will be closely inspected. Receipt may be conditional for up to three days for examination. Items failing inspection will be refused and must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks of notification, or they will be disposed of at the vendor's expense.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the logistical requirements and timelines for delivering goods. Failure to meet these delivery schedules can result in removal from future solicitations. Bidders must also be aware of the strict temperature and marking requirements for food items, as well as the inspection and refusal process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial products and services, specifically for bread items. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Talladega, is issuing this solicitation.

• Item 0001: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Finger (Hot Dog), Wheat, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless. Quantity: 18,000 EA. Must be delivered within 48 hours after baking. Specifics include Type I, Class of Roll D, Style of Roll 3, Bake Type a, Slice Type i, Product State a, Seed Type i, Agricultural practice (i). Package size to be stated on bid.

• Item 0002: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Sandwich (Hamburger), Whole Wheat, Part Whole Wheat, or Multigrain, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless. Quantity: 25,200 EA. Must be delivered within 48 hours after baking. Specifics include Type I, Class of Roll C, Style of Roll 2, 3, or 4, Bake Type a, Slice Type i, Product State a, Seed Type i, Agricultural practice (i). Package size to be stated on bid.

• Item 0003: Bread, White, Whole Wheat, White wheat, or Wheat, Unseasoned, Fresh, Any Loaf Size, Pan Baked, Sandwich, Sliced, Enriched, Seedless. Quantity: 7,600 BD. Must be delivered within 48 hours after baking. Specifics include Type I, Style B, Type II, Type III, or Type IV, Style B, Product State 1, Loaf Size a, b, c, d, e, or f- Other (as specified by the purchaser), Bake Type i I, Shape a), Slice Type (1), Enrichment Type (a), Seed Type (ii) - Seedless, Agricultural practice i) - Conventional. Loaf size and type to be stated on bid.

• Solicitation Number: 15B31326Q00000007

• NAICS Code: 311812 (Bread and Other Bakery Product Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: Small Business

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (indicated in Block 23)

• Period of Performance: Delivery Date: 04/01/2026 (for 3rd QTR 281 FY 2026 BREAD Items)

• Offer Due Date / Local Time: 03/09/2026 16:00 CT

• Method of Solicitation: Invitation for Bid (IFB)

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, but standard FAR clauses apply.

• The solicitation is marked as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: SMALL BUSINESS".

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference and attachment.

• Extensive clauses related to Information Technology Security Policies, Procedures, and Requirements (DOJ-05) are included, along with Cloud Computing requirements and Information System Security Incident reporting.

• Section 3 (List of Attachments) and Section 4 (Solicitation Provisions) are noted as intentionally left blank or contain addenda to FAR provisions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document pertains to Solicitation 15B31326Q00000007 for Bread Products, located at FCI Talladega. It serves as a determination regarding the set-aside status of this procurement.

It has been determined, in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b), that this procurement will not be set-aside exclusively for small business participation. This decision is based on the expectation that quotations will not be obtained from at least two responsible small business concerns at a fair market price, as confirmed by past procurements of a similar nature.

The solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis.

Further details regarding submission requirements and evaluation criteria are not provided in this document.

This procurement is not restricted to small businesses.

This document is dated 2/23/2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a pre-solicitation notice from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, AL, for the "QUARTERLY SUBSISTENCE - Bread" requirement. The government intends to issue solicitation 15B31326Q00000007.

• Procurement of bread on a quarterly subsistence basis.

• Deliveries are FOB Destination.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery dates begin April 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2026.

• The government reserves the right to make a single or multiple awards.

• The solicitation will be available on or about February 23, 2026, and will be posted on www.sam.gov.

• Anticipated date for receipt of quotes: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

• Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance.

• Past performance issues (e.g., poor past performance, failure to deliver, not meeting specifications) may result in a vendor being considered non-responsible.

• Please include shipping in all pricing.

• Each offer requires completion of representations and certifications via the Online Representation and Certification Applications (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov.

• Faith Based and Community Based Organizations (Aug 2005) are included.

• Payment will be made using Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or Government Purchase Card for awards less than $10,000.00.

• Not explicitly stated, but Faith Based and Community Based Organizations are included.

• All future information, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed through www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site.

• Point of Contact: B. Jones, Contract Specialist, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160.

• Phone: (256) 315-4151.

• Completed offers may be emailed to: b7jones@bop.gov or mailed to the attention of B. Jones, CS, FCI Talladega, 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, 35160.