FCI Three Rivers FY25 Bread August - September

The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons is seeking to procure fresh bread products for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Three Rivers in Texas through this total small business set-aside solicitation. The procurement includes three types of bread products: hot dog wheat rolls, hamburger wheat rolls, and whole wheat loaves, all of which must meet specific federal commercial item descriptions and be delivered fresh within 48 hours of baking. The solicitation was posted on August 14, 2025, with responses due by August 25, 2025, creating a tight 11-day response window for interested vendors. A recent amendment has significantly reduced the required quantities from the original solicitation, indicating potential changes in facility needs or consumption projections. The bread products must comply with federal standards for type, style, and packaging requirements as specified in the commercial item descriptions.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business enterprises under the relevant NAICS code 311812 for Commercial Bakeries. The amended quantities include 7,128 hot dog wheat rolls (reduced from 12,000), 15,720 hamburger wheat rolls (reduced from 26,500), and 186,120 whole wheat loaves (reduced from 430,000), representing substantial decreases from the original requirements. The performance period spans from August 21, 2025, through September 30, 2025, covering approximately six weeks of bread supply for the correctional facility. All deliveries must be made to FCI Three Rivers located at 1700 Hwy 72 West, Three Rivers, Texas 78071, requiring vendors to have distribution capabilities to this specific location. The amendment reducing quantities suggests either lower than anticipated facility population or revised consumption estimates, which could impact the overall contract value and vendor interest in the opportunity.