2nd Quarter Food Service Danbury Bread

The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Danbury, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of fresh, whole wheat bread products through Request for Quote (RFQ) number 15B20326Q00000011. The solicitation seeks 6,200 loaves of 24-ounce whole wheat bread slices, 4,000 whole wheat hamburger buns in various package configurations, and 2,000 whole wheat hot dog buns, all of which must be pan-baked, enriched, sliced, seedless, and delivered within 48 hours of baking in compliance with commercial item description specifications. Awards will be made based on an equal evaluation of price and past performance, with all submissions requiring the bidder's DUNS number, DUNS Unique Entity ID, and completed representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes are due by December 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to jcaswell@bop.gov, with the Contracting Officer, Jared Caswell, serving as the sole point of contact for all written communications.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to firms meeting small business criteria, and no incumbent contractor information is specified in the available documentation. The contract covers bread delivery during the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, specifically from January through March 2026, with deliveries required on Tuesdays and Thursdays on wheels and racks to FCI Danbury located at 33 1/2 Pembroke Road, Danbury, Connecticut 06811. While specific contract award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials, the substantial quantity requirements and frequency of deliveries indicate a meaningful procurement opportunity for qualified bread manufacturers. The solicitation falls under NAICS category 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing) and PSC category 8945 (Food, Oils and Fats), indicating this is a commercial food supply procurement typical of institutional food service operations.