Cover Sheet BREAD.docx

This is a cover sheet for a federal solicitation for bread procurement. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) El Reno in Oklahoma is issuing solicitation 15B50726Q00000030 for quarterly bread supply during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. This is a 100% small business set-aside requiring vendors to have no more than 500 employees per NAICS code 311812. The solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis.

Deliveries are scheduled for October 6, 2026, through December 29, 2026, with all shipments made FOB destination to FCI El Reno at 4205 Highway 66 West, El Reno, OK 73036. The Government will evaluate offers based on price as the primary factor, with past performance considered approximately equal in value; poor past performance or failure to meet specifications may render an offeror non-responsible. Payment terms depend on award amount: purchases at or below $10,000 will be processed via Government Purchase Card, while awards exceeding $15,000 will be issued as purchase orders payable by electronic funds transfer. The solicitation was scheduled for release on or about August 26, 2026, exclusively through SAM.gov, with all amendments and updates distributed through that site only. Vendors must submit their quotes with vendor name, unique entity ID, contact name, phone number, and fax number.