FY26 3RD QTR 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 Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Elkton in Lisbon, Ohio, is soliciting bids for Quarterly Bread Requirements for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (April 1, 2026, to June 24, 2026). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will result in an All or None firm-fixed price award. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQP02162600007) is for the supply and delivery of various bread products, including enriched finger rolls (hot dog buns), enriched sandwich rolls (hamburger buns), and sliced sandwich bread (whole wheat, kosher, or wheat). All products must be fresh, pan-baked, sliced, seedless, and delivered within 48 hours of baking. Specific requirements include:
- Product Specifications: Detailed specifications for each line item (B1, B2, B3) regarding type, ingredients, freshness, and packaging. No substitutions are allowed. Bids for sliced bread (B3) are to be submitted per slice.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to the FCI Elkton Food Service Warehouse, 8730 Scroggs Road, Lisbon, OH 44432. Deliveries must be made on plastic bread crates, include nutritional information and best-by dates, and be completed by 11:00 a.m. EST on scheduled dates. A mandatory bread delivery schedule is provided, detailing dates, frequency, and quantities.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, through June 24, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS Code: 311812 (Bakeries) with a 500-employee size standard
- Solicitation Release: On or about February 10, 2026
- Offer Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Anticipated Award Date: February 24, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering past performance and price. This is an "All or None" award, meaning bidders must be able to supply all listed bread items to be considered. Offers must be submitted via email to lkress@bop.gov. Fax or mailed quotes will not be accepted. A confirmation email will be sent upon receipt of bids. Offerors are required to complete representations and certifications via ORCA/SAM registration (FAR 52.212-3).
Additional Notes
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring www.beta.SAM.gov for all future information and amendments. The primary point of contact is Logan Kress, Procurement and Property Specialist, at 330-420-6234 or lkress@bop.gov.