The FCI Loretto- Dairy Subsistence solicitation (RFQ# 15B20826Q00000005) for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 2, seeks bids for various bread products, including enriched finger rolls, enriched sandwich rolls, and white/whole wheat bread. Contractors must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding food preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. Specific requirements include fresh bread delivery within 48 hours of baking, adherence to package size and slice count specifications, and proper allergen labeling. Failure to meet National Menu Specifications will result in disqualification. The Chief Dietitian will make the final determination on product compliance.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, on behalf of FCI Loretto, issued Solicitation Number 15B20826Q00000005, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Q2 FY26 bread requirements. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 311999. FCI Loretto seeks 13,000 hot dog rolls, 31,000 hamburger rolls, and 5,800 loaves of bread, with fresh deliveries required within 48 hours of baking. The total quantity will be split into 13 weekly shipments from January 5, 2026, to March 31, 2026, delivered to FCI Loretto, PA. A single firm-fixed-price contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the responsible bidder offering the best value based on price and a "Go" rating for past performance in timeliness and order accuracy. Quotes are due by December 8, 2025, 11:30 a.m. EST, via email to Kaitlynn Riley, and must include completed excel worksheet "15B20826Q00000005 Bread QUOTE SHEET Q2FY26 LOR".

The Federal Bureau of Prisons' Field Acquisition Office, on behalf of FCI Loretto, issued an RFQ (15B20826Q00000005) for Q2 FY26 Quarterly Bread. Quotes are due by December 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM EST, submitted electronically via email to k1riley@bop.gov in Excel format. Submissions must be valid for 30 calendar days and include completed Contractor Information and Quote sheets. Award will be based on best value, considering price and past performance (timeliness and accuracy of deliveries). This is an “All or None” solicitation, requiring pricing for all line items. Deliveries will consist of 13 weekly shipments starting January 5, 2026, and concluding by March 31, 2026, with exact quantities and days at the government's discretion. Deliveries are FOB Destination, between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM EST, excluding federal holidays, and must be pre-arranged.

The FCI Loretto Delivery Schedule outlines requirements for Q2 FY26 Bread deliveries, beginning January 5, 2026, and concluding by March 31, 2026. The total quantity will be divided into 13 weekly shipments, with potential adjustments based on institutional needs, communicated at least one week prior to delivery. Deliveries are restricted to 7:00 am to 1:00 pm EST, excluding federal holidays, and must be pre-arranged with the Food Service Warehouse. Strict adherence to the delivery schedule is mandatory; non-conformance will result in penalties. All items are subject to close inspection and must be palletized. Specific temperature requirements apply to perishable, canned, and frozen foods. Certified religious diet items must bear the Kosher Symbol. Conditional receipt of deliveries allows for a three-day inspection period, with unacceptable items subject to vendor pickup within two weeks at the vendor's expense; otherwise, they will be disposed of. Failure to meet delivery schedules or specifications will negatively impact the contractor's past performance record, potentially affecting future government awards.