FCI Danbury 4th Quarter Bread
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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (FCI Danbury), is soliciting quotes for Bread subsistence for the 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement covers weekly deliveries of various bread products to FCI Danbury from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Quotes are due by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires the supply of various bread products, including enriched, whole wheat, pan-baked, sliced, fresh, and seedless varieties. Detailed specifications for each item, including compliance with Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act and specific CFR sections, are provided in the "NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET." Fresh bread deliveries must occur within 48 hours of baking, on a weekly basis throughout the quarter.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 311812 (700 employees size standard)
- Product Service Code: 8920 (Bakery And Cereal Products)
- Delivery Period: July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Place of Delivery: FCI Danbury, 33 ½ Pembroke Station, Route 37, Danbury, CT 06811
- Quote Due: June 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
- Published: May 29, 2026
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order for awards over $15,000; FFP Government Purchase Card for awards under $15,000.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) providing the best value to the Government, considering:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluated on a Go/No-Go basis. Criteria include:
- Timeliness of Deliveries: Consistent record of on-time deliveries; documented late deliveries will result in a "No-Go" determination.
- Order Accuracy and Completeness: Track record of delivering complete and accurate orders; recurring issues will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only Quoters receiving a "Go" rating for Past Performance will be eligible for award.
Submission Requirements & Contact
Quotes must be submitted via email to Jared Caswell (jcaswell@bop.gov). No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Bidders must complete the "Quote Sheet Cover-DAN Bread.docx" with company information (Name, UEI, NAICS, POC, Email, Phone) and provide pricing on the "NATIONAL MENU SPECIFICATIONS QUOTE SHEET." Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes.