15B11825Q00000004 SOLICITATION BREAD, EGG & PRODUCE 2nd QTR FY 25

The United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, a facility within the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is seeking a small business contractor to provide bread, eggs, and fresh produce for its second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The solicitation (15B11825Q00000004) covers weekly deliveries of specific food items including hot dog and hamburger rolls, white and wheat bread, Grade A Medium eggs, and various fresh produce such as apples, bananas, broccoli, and other vegetables. Quotes are due by December 10, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET, with anticipated award around December 13, 2024. The government will evaluate quotes based on price, technical acceptability, and past performance, reserving the right to make single or multiple awards. Contractors must adhere to strict requirements, including delivering fresh bread within 48 hours of baking and ensuring all produce meets specified USDA grades and size requirements.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS category 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing). Delivery will be to the facility located in Inez, Kentucky, with required deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price agreement with NET 30 payment terms, potentially using a Purchase Card or Purchase Order. Specific delivery quantities include 30 dozen eggs per case and various produce quantities as detailed in the solicitation documents. Contractors must be prepared to meet critical food delivery requirements, with special attention to shipment delays and notification protocols as specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.212-4. Quotes are preferably submitted via email to BSY-Contracting-S@bop.gov, with the expectation of maintaining consistent and reliable food supply for the federal prison facility.