USP Canaan FY26 3rd Qtr. Fresh Bread Items
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, USP Canaan is soliciting quotes for fresh baked bread items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 for delivery to Waymart, PA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by February 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) seeks a quarterly supply of various fresh bread products, including:
- Wheat Bread Loafs: 22,000 usable slices (excluding end pieces).
- Hamburger Buns: 5,580 each.
- Hotdog Buns: 2,520 each.
All bread must be delivered on plastic reusable bread racks and within 48 hours of baking. Deliveries are scheduled between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, on specific dates between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order (for awards over $15,000) or FFP Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards under $15,000).
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
- NAICS Code: 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), with a small business size standard of 1000 employees.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Submission Deadline: February 27, 2026, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
- Published Date: February 12, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to Joseph Kozuch (jkozuch@bop.gov) and Christopher Ficken (cficken@bop.gov). Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes. Award will be made to the responsible Quoter offering the best value, considering:
- Price: Must be fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, focusing on timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness.
Eligibility & Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award. The solicitation includes a Contractor Information Sheet and a Quarterly Bread Quote Sheet that bidders must complete with product details and pricing. All incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.