FCI MANCHESTER FY26 4TH QTR BREAD REQUIREMENT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institute, Manchester. It serves as the only solicitation, and no written solicitation will be issued. The government is procuring weekly bread delivery services.

• Weekly bread delivery.

• Quantities are estimated quarterly; the local food service administration will provide weekly quantity requirements.

• The purchase order will cover the entire 3-month period of Fiscal Year 26, 4th quarter (July 1st, 2026 through September 30th, 2026).

• Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to FCI Manchester, 805 Fox Hollow Rd., Manchester, KY 40962.

• Awardee must accept purchase orders in writing within 48 hours of delivery.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a purchase order for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: Fiscal Year 26, 4th quarter (July 1st, 2026 - September 30th, 2026).

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Solicitation Number: 15B11026Q00000007

• NAICS Code: 311812 (1000 Employees)

• Submission Deadline: Completed solicitation package due no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 16th, 2026.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email only to Andre Cawood, Contract Specialist, at akcawood@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to requirements and provides the best value, considering:

  1. Price (fair and reasonable)
  2. Past Performance (prior experience and similar performances)

• Questions Submission: Submit questions via email only to Andre Cawood, Contract Specialist, at akcawood@bop.gov.

• Not specified.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-04.

• FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.212-4, and FAR 52.212-5 are applicable.

• The government intends to make a SINGLE award.

• All information will be posted on www.sam.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site for updates.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for the provision of bread products to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Manchester. The government is procuring Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, Unseasoned, Fresh, Sandwich, Sliced, Seedless, and Bread, Roll, Enriched, Sandwich (Hamburger), Whole Wheat, Seedless.

• Item 0001: Kosher Bread, Whole Wheat, Unseasoned, Fresh, Sandwich, Sliced, Seedless. Specific requirements include delivery within 48 hours after baking, adherence to CID A-A-20052C standards, and specific product states and enrichment types. Quantity: 10,452.000000.

• Item 0002: Bread, Roll, Enriched, Sandwich (Hamburger), Whole Wheat, Seedless. Specific requirements include delivery within 48 hours after baking, adherence to CID A-A-20053C standards, and specific product types and slice types. Quantity: 3,400.000000.

• Delivery Schedule: Delivery times are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET. No deliveries on weekends or holidays.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026 for both items.

• Offer Due Date: June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Evaluation will be based on Price, Delivery, and Past Performance.

• The acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 311812, Size Standard: 1000 Employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with addenda.

• Specific contract clauses and provisions are detailed throughout the document, including those related to patent indemnity, prompt payment, order of precedence, unauthorized obligations, DEI discrimination, and various representations and certifications.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the weekly delivery of bread products to the FCI Manchester Food Service Department.

• The contractor will provide weekly delivery of bread products.

• Deliveries must be made between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm EST.

• Federal holiday deliveries are not accepted.

• Quantities will be communicated weekly by the Food Services administration.

• The Food Service Warehouse must be contacted prior to delivery for approval or adjustments.

• All items will be closely inspected.

• Deliveries must be palletized.

• Specific temperature requirements for canned, non-frozen perishable, and frozen foods must be met.

• Certified religious diet items must be marked with a Kosher Symbol.

• Receipt of delivery may be conditional for up to three (3) days for examination and testing.

• Items failing to meet specifications will be refused.

• Nonconforming supplies may require repair or replacement at no additional cost to the Government.

• Unacceptable items must be picked up by the vendor within two (2) weeks of notification.

• Failure to meet delivery schedules or contract specifications will negatively affect past performance.

• Period of Performance: June 1st, 2026, through September 30th, 2026.

• Place of Performance: FCI Manchester Food Services warehouse.

• Adherence to delivery schedules is strictly enforced.

• Compliance with FAR 52.212-4 (a) Inspection and Acceptance is required.