FMC LEXINGTON FY26 3RD QUARTER- BREAD
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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, Federal Medical Center (FMC) Lexington has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), number 15B10926Q00000007, for weekly bread delivery services for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). Quotes are due by February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of various bread products, including Kosher Wheat Bread, Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, and Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns, to FMC Lexington. Deliveries are required weekly between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST, excluding holidays and weekends. Specific product specifications, including ingredients, labeling, freshness (within 48 hours of baking), and packaging, are detailed in the solicitation. Bidders must specify the type and package size in their quotes.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order for awards over $15,000; FFP Government Purchase Card transaction for awards under $15,000.
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 (FY26, 3rd Quarter).
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 311812 (Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1000 employees.
- Place of Performance: FMC Lexington, 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511.
Evaluation Factors
Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) offering the best value to the Government, based on two factors:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Assessed on a Go/No-Go basis, focusing on:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries. Substantial delays will result in a "No-Go."
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Recurring issues will result in a "No-Go." Only Offerors receiving a "Go" rating for Past Performance will be considered eligible for award.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Quote Due Date: February 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Brett Miracle (bmiracle@bop.gov) AND Heather Surber (hsurber@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 60 calendar days after the closing date.
- Questions: Submit questions via email to the contacts.
- Required Documents: Bidders must complete and submit the Contractor's Information Sheet (Quote Sheet) and the SF-1449 solicitation document.