MDC GUA - Bread - 3rd QTR - FY-26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document announces the Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico's intent to issue a solicitation (15B30626Q00000006) for the procurement of 4th Quarterly Food Items (Bread) for Fiscal Year 2026. This is a 100% small-business set-aside acquisition.

• Procurement of Food Items (Bread) for the 4th Quarter of FY-2026.

• Deliveries are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting April 2, 2026, and ending June 30, 2026.

• Specific delivery requirements include palletization, temperature control for non-frozen perishables (34-40 degrees F), marking of certified religious diet items, compliance with BOP National Menu Specifications, inspection, and a three-day conditional receipt period.

• Items must meet specifications; failure to do so will result in rejection and negatively impact past performance.

• Shipping is DOOR to DOOR, with all costs borne by the shipper until delivery at MDC Guaynabo.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: 4th Quarter FY-2026 (April 2, 2026 – June 30, 2026).

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but individual transactions will not exceed $15,000.00 if using a Government purchase card.

• Solicitation availability: On or about February 5, 2026, via SAM.gov.

• Quote Submission Deadline: March 2, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

• Quotes must be legible, typed preferred, and submitted to the addresses provided (Mailing or Hand Carry).

• E-mailed quotes must be sent to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Anticipated Award Date: On or about March 23, 2026.

• Evaluation: The Government will award to the responsible vendor(s) whose offer is most advantageous, potentially awarding item by item, in groups, or in aggregate.

• 100% small-business set-aside.

• Restricted to offerors meeting applicable small-business size standards.

• Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are eligible to submit quotes.

• All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

• All future information, including amendments, will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates.

• Quotes must be F.O.B. Destination.

• Required submission items include: Information on the third page of the letter, completed Standard Form 1449 (Blocks 17a, 20, 30a, 30b, 30c), and inclusion of Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

• Representations and Certifications must be submitted via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at SAM.gov.

• Communication regarding the solicitation must be in writing to the Contracting Officer. Technical questions can be emailed to smartinez@bop.gov and GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Invoices must be e-mailed to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Unit prices must be limited to a maximum of two decimal places.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis announcing the Federal Bureau of Prisons' intent to issue a solicitation for the procurement of "3rd Quarterly Bread" for the Metropolitan Detention Center Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, for Fiscal Year 2026. Deliveries are scheduled to commence on April 1, 2026.

• Procurement of "3rd Quarterly Bread".

• Deliveries to begin April 1, 2026.

• Quotes must be F.O.B. Destination.

• Vendors may be required to provide samples of product quoted prior to award.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• The solicitation will be available on or about February 5, 2026, and posted on the SAM.gov website.

• Quotes must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on March 2, 2026.

• Anticipated award date is on or about March 23, 2026.

• Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available.

• All future information, including amendments, will be distributed solely through SAM.gov.

• Completed offers should be e-mailed to GUA-BusinessOffice-S@bop.gov.

• Quotes must be eligible and typed; handwritten quotes will not be considered.

• Facsimile quotes are not permitted.

• This acquisition is a 100% small-business set-aside.

• It is restricted to offerors meeting the applicable small-business size standard.

• Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations are eligible to submit quotes.

• All contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award.

• The NAICS code for this requirement is 311812.

• Offerors must complete FAR Provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov.

• The point of contact for information is Shedaly Martinez-Mass, Supervisory Contract Specialist.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for bread products for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, MDC Guaynabo, for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses.

The following bread items are requested:

• Item 0001: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Variety Specialties - Hoagie (Wheat, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless). Must be delivered within 48 hours of baking. PSC: 8945.

• Item 0002: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Sandwich (Hamburger) (Whole Wheat, Part Whole Wheat, or Multigrain, Pan Baked, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless). Must be delivered within 48 hours of baking. PSC: 8920.

• Item 0003: Bread, White, Whole Wheat, Sandwich, Sliced (White, Whole Wheat, White wheat, or Wheat, Unseasoned, Fresh, Any Loaf Size, Pan Baked, Sandwich, Sliced, Enriched, Seedless). Must be delivered within 48 hours of baking. PSC: 8945.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance for all items: April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for commercial products and services.

• Offer Due Date: March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM local time.

• Method of Solicitation: Request for Quote (RFQ).

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30. Specific instructions for pricing and submission are detailed within the solicitation, including the need to "STATE TYPE AND PACKAGE SIZE (QUANTITY) ON BID" for each item.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided pages, but standard evaluation factors for RFQs will apply.

• This solicitation is 100% set aside for Small Business.

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

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, along with an addendum to FAR 52.212-4.

• Contact for solicitation information: Shedaly Martinez-Mass at smartinez@bop.gov or (787) 788-7886.

• Payment will be made by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, MDC Guaynabo, Accounts Payable.