15B11825Q00000007 4TH QTR FY 25 subsistence (bread & EGG)

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, specifically the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy located in Inez, Kentucky, is seeking a small business vendor to provide subsistence in the form of bread and eggs for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The procurement will be conducted through SAM.gov, with solicitation period running from June 2 to June 13, 2025, and an anticipated award date between June 16-20, 2025. The contract will be awarded using a best value determination that considers price, technical acceptability, and past performance, with critical emphasis on timely food deliveries to prevent potential security disruptions in the prison environment. Vendors must submit offers electronically and are required to proactively communicate any potential shipping delays as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Clause 52.212-4. The delivery location is specified as 1197 Airport Road, Inez, KY 41224.

The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 311812 (Commercial Bakeries) with a corresponding Product Service Code of 8920 for Bakery and Cereal Products. Awards will be issued via purchase card or purchase order using Standard Form 1449. While specific contract value details are not explicitly provided, the solicitation indicates a quarterly subsistence requirement for bread and egg products at the federal penitentiary. The procurement timeline spans approximately three weeks from initial pre-solicitation to anticipated award, with a focus on selecting a vendor capable of consistently meeting the facility's food service needs. Potential bidders should carefully review all solicitation documents and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide reliable, timely food deliveries to a secure federal institution.