Q4 Bread for FCI Cumberland, MD FY26
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 Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (FCI Cumberland) is soliciting quotes for Q4 Bread for FCI Cumberland, MD FY26. This opportunity is for weekly deliveries of fresh bread, hamburger buns, and hot dog buns to Cumberland, MD, for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This acquisition is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of various bread products for FCI Cumberland from July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The Food Services Administrator will contact the awarded vendor weekly to specify amounts needed. Key items include:
- Item 0001: 38,000 EACH Finger (Hot Dog) Bread, Whole Wheat, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless.
- Item 0002: 64,600 EACH Sandwich (Hamburger) Bread, Whole Wheat, Sliced, Fresh, Seedless.
- Item 0003: 12,000 loaves of Whole Wheat, Unseasoned, Fresh, Sliced, Enriched, Seedless bread. All bread deliveries must be made within 48 hours after baking. Quotes are for the total amount needed for the quarter.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Code: 311812 (Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing)
- Quotes Due: May 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 19, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Best Value basis, considering Price, Past Performance, and Specifications. The government reserves the right to award on an "all or none" or "Best Value Continuum" basis. Past performance, particularly regarding delivery issues, will be closely monitored and can impact future awards. Non-delivery will result in cancellation, de-obligation of funds, and negative past performance evaluations.
Additional Notes
- All quotes are for FOB Destination.
- Vendors are responsible for any and all shipping and restocking fees.
- Delivery problems have historically impacted past performance, affecting menu planning and increasing re-procurement costs.
- Email quotes to Brian Logsdon at
blogsdon@bop.gov. - For questions regarding specifications, email Travis Schneider, Food Services Administrator, at
tschneider@bop.gov.