FCI Danbury 1st Quarter 2027 Bread

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons at Federal Correctional Institution Danbury seeks quotations for bread products to support the facility's first quarter 2027 operations, with quotations due August 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 311812 (Commercial Bakeries), with a size standard of 700 employees.

Place of performance is Danbury, Connecticut, with weekly delivery required from October 1 through December 31, 2026, to FCI Danbury at 33 Pembroke Station Route 37, Danbury, CT 06811, on an FOB delivery basis. The solicitation specifies three line items: Item 158 (Bread Roll, Enriched, Sliced, Fresh Salads, whole wheat pan baked) in a quantity of 2,280 units; Item 159 (Bread, Enriched Savory Whole Wheat Pan Baked, Fresh Seeds) in a quantity of 3,600 units; and Item 160 (Bread, Whole Wheat, Unseasoned, Fresh, Pan Baked, Sliced, Enriched, Seeds) in a quantity of 6,216 units. All products must comply with Federal Regulations 16 CFR 916.115 and USDA-distributed product guidelines.

The Government anticipates one award based on best value. Evaluation uses a two-factor approach: (1) price evaluated for fairness and reasonableness, and (2) past performance on a Go/No-Go basis, assessing timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy and completeness based on CPARS evaluations, communications with other Contracting Officers, and customer feedback. Only quoters receiving a "Go" rating on past performance are eligible for award. Awards exceeding $15,000 will be issued as Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Orders; awards under $15,000 may be processed as Government Purchase Card transactions. Quotations must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date and must be submitted electronically to Jared Caswell, Property and Procurement Officer, at jcaswell@bop.gov.