USP Canaan FY26 4th 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 fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the delivery of specific types and quantities of fresh bread, including:
- Wheat Bread Loafs in Slices: 22,000 usable slices
- Hamburger Buns: 5,580 each
- Hotdog Buns: 2,520 each
Deliveries must be made on plastic reusable bread racks, with fresh bread delivered within 48 hours after baking. Weekly orders may be adjusted based on institutional needs and will be communicated by Wednesday COB the week prior to delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order or Government Purchase Card transaction (for awards under $15,000).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 311812 (Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Delivery Period: July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
- Delivery Times: Between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM on scheduled delivery dates.
- Quote Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close date.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Christopher Ficken (cficken@bop.gov) and Joseph Kozuch (jkozuch@bop.gov). Fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to requirements and provides the best value, considering:
- Price: Must be fair and reasonable.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis, considering timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness. Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating will be considered for award.
Eligibility
- This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, including those effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. All information and amendments will be posted on www.sam.gov, and interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site. Vendors must complete and submit the attached "Contractors Information Sheet" and "USP Canaan Quarterly Bread Quote Sheet" with their submission.