FCI McDowell 2nd Qtr FY 26 BREAD
ID: 15B12226Q00000004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSFCI MCDOWELLWELCH, WV, 24801, USA

NAICS

Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991)

PSC

FOOD, OILS AND FATS (8945)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e85daf6f240e4c68963f6bd0bea73f34/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI McDowell, is seeking offers for the procurement of bread for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a focus on delivering various types of fresh bread, including hot dog rolls, hamburger rolls, and sandwich bread, all of which must be delivered within 48 hours of baking and have a 90-day shelf life from the delivery date. The procurement emphasizes the importance of past performance and delivery schedules in the evaluation process, with bids due by 9:00 A.M. EST on December 18, 2025. Interested vendors should submit their offers via mail, fax, or email, and can contact Joe Riffe at jriffe@bop.gov or 304-436-7386 for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joe Riffe
    (304) 436-7386
    jriffe@bop.gov
    Jermaine Jackson
    (304) 436-7390
    j1jackson@bop.gov
    Files
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    2nd Qtr FY 26 Bread RFQ.pdf
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) 15B12226Q00000004, issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI McDowell, seeks offers for 2nd Quarter FY 26 Bread with an offer due date of December 18, 2025. The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS size standard of 100 employees. Key evaluation factors include Past Performance, Socio-Economic Status, Overall Price, and Delivery Schedule, with Technical and Past Performance combined accounting for 75% of the evaluation. The document outlines essential contract clauses and solicitation provisions, including those related to small business utilization, labor standards, and ethical conduct. Offerors must complete representations and certifications, particularly regarding their business size and compliance with various federal regulations like the Buy American Act.
    Bread 2nd Qtr FY 26 Abstract FINAL.pdf
    This document is an Abstract of Bids for bread products for FCI McDowell, a federal correctional institution. It outlines the evaluation criteria for vendors, emphasizing past performance and delivery schedule, alongside socio-economic status and overall price. Vendors must calculate and submit their prices based on the posted quantities, even if their actual case counts differ, otherwise their bids will be rejected. All bread awards will be given to a single vendor. The document specifies three line items for various types of fresh bread and rolls, including hot dog rolls, hamburger rolls, and sandwich bread. All fresh bread must be delivered within 48 hours of baking, with detailed product specifications provided for each line item.
    Bread Letter 2nd Qtr FY 26.doc
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution McDowell, issued RFQ 15B12226Q00000004 for bread. Offers are due by 9:00 A.M. EST on December 18, 2025. All delivered products must have a 90-day shelf life from the delivery date. Offerors must complete Representations and Certifications via OCRA at www.sam.gov and comply with FAR 52.204-7 and FAR 52.204-6. Additionally, Standard Form 1449 (blocks 17a, 23, 24, and 30 a-c) must be completed with original signatures. The government will award by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All prices must be FOB destination, with deliveries accepted weekly at FCI McDowell Warehouse. Bids can be mailed, hand-carried, faxed to 304-436-7389, or emailed to jriffe@bop.gov. For questions, contact Joe Riffe at 304-436-7386.
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