Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is issuing a small‑business set‑aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of bread to support operations at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Elkton, Ohio, for the first quarter of FY 27. Vendors must submit electronic quotes by 10:00 a.m. EST on September 4, 2026. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor based on price and a “Go/No‑Go” past‑performance evaluation. Deliveries are required weekly (Tuesday) from October 6 through December 29, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST, FOB the prison’s food‑service warehouse. All bread must meet specified temperature and packaging requirements; non‑conforming deliveries will be rejected at no additional cost to the government. The solicitation is limited to small businesses (NAICS 311812, size standard 1,000 employees) and includes numerous FAR clauses and small‑business provisions.
• RFQ # 15B21626Q00000017 for FY 27 Q1 bread supply
• Small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 311812 – Bread Manufacturing)
• Quote deadline: Sept 4, 2026 10:00 a.m. EST (email only)
• Delivery window: Oct 6 – Dec 29, 2026, weekly on Tuesdays, 7 a.m.–2 p.m. EST
• Delivery location: FCI Elkton, 8730 Scroggs Rd., Lisbon, OH 44432
• Evaluation: price + “Go/No‑Go” past‑performance (timeliness, order accuracy)
• Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price purchase order (or GPC for <$15 k)
• Required compliance: Buy‑American, small‑business certifications, inspection & acceptance clauses
• Quote validity: 30 calendar days after close of solicitation
• Contact: Logan Kress, Property & Procurement Specialist, [email protected], (330) 420‑6321