2ND QTR Bread FY26
ID: 15B12026Q00000002Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONSUSP MCCREARYPINE KNOT, KY, 42635, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing (311999)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/de316582cb6746cb9098f503e8549de1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons, is seeking quotes for the procurement of various bread products under Solicitation Number 15B12026Q00000002, designated as a total small business set-aside. The requirement includes a range of items such as whole wheat and white hot dog buns, hamburger buns, and sliced bread, with specific quantities outlined for each product, all of which must adhere to federal specifications and be delivered fresh within 48 hours of baking. This procurement is crucial for ensuring a consistent supply of food service items for the facility at USP McCreary in Pine Knot, Kentucky. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically to John Brown at j16brown@bop.gov by December 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with an anticipated award date of December 17, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Brown
    j16brown@bop.gov
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    15B12026Q00000002.pdf
    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 15B12026Q00000002, issued on December 16, 2025, is a small business set-aside for "FY26 2nd QTR Bread Food Service Solicitation." The RFQ is for the period of performance from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026, and quotations are due by December 16, 2025, at 10:00 ET. It emphasizes that this is a request for information, not an order, and the government is not committed to paying for quotation preparation. The solicitation requires adherence to attached specifications, with no substitutions allowed. It incorporates various federal clauses by reference, covering areas such as whistleblower rights, small business programs, labor laws, anti-trafficking, Buy American Act, prompt payment, and electronic funds transfer. Offerors must complete representations and certifications, and the full text of clauses and provisions can be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
    RFQ Bread.docx
    The RFQ #15B12026Q00000002 for USP McCreary outlines the procurement of various bread products, including whole wheat and white hot dog buns, whole wheat and white hamburger buns, and whole wheat and white bread loaves. The solicitation specifies quantities for each item, such as 38,000 whole wheat hot dog buns, 6,000 white bread hot dog buns, 68,000 whole wheat hamburger buns, 4,500 white bread hamburger buns, 210,000 slices of whole wheat bread, and 3,000 slices of white bread. All bread products must conform to specific Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs), primarily A-A-20053C for buns and A-A-20052C for sliced bread. A key requirement across all items is that fresh bread must be delivered within 48 hours of baking. Bidders are also required to state package size on their bids for all items, and for hamburger buns and sliced bread, they must additionally state the type and loaf size, respectively. This RFP aims to secure a consistent supply of fresh bread products for the facility, adhering to detailed federal specifications.
    Synopsis Solicitation SAM.gov Bread.docx
    The Federal Bureau of Prisons issued Solicitation Number 15B12026Q00000002, a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items, specifically a total small business set-aside with NAICS 311999. The solicitation, posted on December 11, 2025, requires weekly deliveries to USP McCreary in Pine Knot, KY. Award will be based on best value, considering price and past performance. Quotes are due by December 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST, with an anticipated award date of December 17, 2025. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes electronically to John Brown at j16brown@bop.gov. The document also details various FAR clauses and provisions applicable to the acquisition, emphasizing compliance for contractors.
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