This government solicitation, numbered 15B31326Q00000002, issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for FCI Talladega, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial bread products. The solicitation, issued on November 26, 2025, with an offer due date of December 10, 2025, at 16:00 CT, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311812. It details requirements for various bread items, including hot dog rolls, hamburger rolls, and different types of sliced bread, all to be delivered fresh within 48 hours of baking by January 1, 2026. The document incorporates several FAR clauses and emphasizes strict security requirements for contractors handling Department of Justice (DOJ) information and systems, including provisions for data confidentiality, IT security compliance, cloud computing guidelines, and incident reporting. Contractors must adhere to DOJ security policies, obtain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for information systems, and ensure subcontractors also comply with these security mandates. Critical clauses address combating trafficking in persons and promoting safe driving policies.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Talladega, Alabama, is seeking price quotes for bread items under solicitation number 15B31326Q00000002. Vendors must submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 1449 and any continuation sheets, ensuring blocks 17a, 23, 24, 30a, 30b, and 30c are filled out, with a telephone number in block 17a. Original signatures are required. The government will award by line item to the lowest responsive/responsible quoter. All awarded vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Quotes must adhere strictly to specified items, descriptions, and units of issue. Any changes to the solicitation or limiting phrases will result in rejection. Email quotes must be sent to b7jones@bop.gov by 4:00 P.M. CST on December 10, 2025. Hand-carried quotes must be delivered to the Contracting Office at 565 East Renfroe Rd, Talladega, Alabama, by the same deadline. For questions, contact B. Jones at (256) 315-4151.

This government file outlines the delivery schedules and requirements for vendors, likely within the context of federal or state food service contracts. Deliveries are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Schedule 1 mandates deliveries between January 1 and January 15, 2026. Schedules 2, 3, and 4 detail deliveries every other week, weekly, or twice weekly, respectively, during Q1 2026 (January 1 – March 30, 2026), with specific dates to be coordinated between the vendor and Food Service Staff. All items must be palletized. Non-frozen perishable foods require delivery between 34-40°F, while frozen foods must be at 0°F or below, with any signs of thawing leading to refusal. Vendors failing to meet schedules risk removal from future solicitations. Certified Religious Diet Items must be clearly marked. All delivered items will undergo inspection for specification compliance, with conditional receipt for up to three days for testing. Non-compliant items will be refused and must be picked up by the vendor within two weeks at their expense, or they will be disposed of.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Talladega, AL, plans to issue solicitation 15B31326Q00000002 for quarterly bread supplies. This firm-fixed price contract requires FOB Destination delivery between January 1, 2026, and March 31, 2026, to the Talladega facility. The government may issue single or multiple awards to responsible vendors based on price and past performance. Poor past performance could lead to disqualification. The solicitation will be available on www.sam.gov around November 26, 2025, with quotes due by December 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000. Offerors must complete representations and certifications through ORCA. B. Jones, Contract Specialist, is the point of contact for inquiries.