FMC Devens-Bread-FY26-3rd Quarter

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
15B20526Q00000012
Agency
Federal Medical Center Devens Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
311812 Commercial Bakeries
PSC
8920 Bakery And Cereal Products
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for bread products to support facility food service operations. The procurement seeks four bread items: 8,800 loaves of whole wheat bread slices (24 oz., 22-slice loaves), 2,600 packages of whole wheat hamburger buns (16 per package), 1,100 packages of whole wheat hot dog buns (16 per package), and 200 loaves of white bread slices (24 oz., 24-slice loaves). All bread products must be unseasoned, pan-baked, enriched, seedless varieties delivered within 48 hours after baking and must conform to Commercial Item Descriptions A-A-20052B and A-A-20053B. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote provides the best value based on three evaluation criteria: price fairness and reasonableness, past performance including prior similar experience, and proposed delivery terms. The solicitation number is 15B20526Q00000012, and quoters must submit responses by March 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time; quotes submitted after this deadline will not be considered. All quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with their submissions.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside and applies to commercial bakeries in NAICS category 311812 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract covers Fiscal Year 2026's third quarter, with delivery dates ranging from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, requiring twice-weekly deliveries on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7:30 AM and 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. All bread must be delivered on stackable bread trays using bread racks measuring 30" wide by 45" deep by 72" high with 4-inch wheels, and each item must be individually date-stamped with Julian dates or use-by dates at least 10 days from delivery. Non-frozen and perishable items must arrive at temperatures between 34°F and 41°F, with conditional acceptance for three days; rejected products must be replaced within 24 hours at the vendor's expense. Performance requirements are strictly enforced, with failure to meet delivery schedules or specifications potentially resulting in contract termination for cause and exclusion from future consideration. The place of performance is FMC Devens, 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677, Devens, MA 01434, with F.O.B. destination delivery required.

Notice text

U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens
42 Patton Rd
Ayer, MA 01432

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

(i)  This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii)  The solicitation number is 15B20526Q00000012.  This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).  Please read it in its entirety.

(iii)  The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06.

(iv)  The NAICS for this requirement is 311812 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. 

(v)  The following items are required

  • See attached requirements worksheet

(vi)  The following items are required

  • See attached requirements worksheet

(vii)  TERMS OF DELIVERY ARE F.O.B. DESTINATION TO:

FMC Devens

36 Independence Drive,

Building 1677

Devens, MA  01434

Dates of delivery will vary.  This purchase order is to cover Fiscal Year 26, 3rd quarter. 

The dates of this are April 1, 2026 -June 30, 2026.

(viii)  FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

(ix)  FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below. 

(1) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable;

(2) Past Performance - Past performance information shall include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor; and

(3) Delivery - Delivery terms proposed by the offeror.

(x)  FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items, must be submitted with quote.

(xi)  FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition.

(xii)  FAR 52.212-5 (May 2022), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. 

X (29) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (30) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O. 13126).

X (31) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X (37)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

X (46) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

X (60) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

X (62) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

X (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(xiii)  The selected Quoter must comply with the additional contract clauses and provisions, which can be found in this attached documentation: 15B20526Q00000012

The full text of the referenced FAR provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/FAR or by Eve Rivera-White, by email to eriverawhite@bop.gov

(xiv)  Not applicable to this solicitation.

(xv)  The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 11, 2026. 

(xvi)  Vendors shall submit quotes by email to BOTH:

  • Cara Hern, Financial Program Specialist Email:  chern@bop.gov
  • Eve Rivera-White, Contract Specialist, Email: eriverawhite@bop.gov

PLEASE READ: Email titles must contain Solicitation ID Number for example

 BREAD 15B20526Q00000012 Quote

The Government will not be responsible for the non-receipt or unrecorded receipt of quotes that are not submitted in accordance with the instructions provided in the solicitation document.

No fax, hand delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted.  Please be sure to read the solicitation, cover letter, quote sheet, clauses and provisions and delivery schedule. If the answer is addressed in those documents, you will not receive a response.

Quotes MUST be good for 30 calendar days after close.

Please ensure all information requested is included. 

Any and all information will be posted to the General Services Administration, SAM.Gov website:  www.sam.gov.  All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, awards and cancellations will also be distributed through this site.  Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation.

The Government reserves the right upon inspection to reject items if they are damaged or not to the specifications listed in the solicitation.

All vendors must be completely registered in the System for Award Management, http://www.sam.gov prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation.

The following is the schedule for this award:

• Solicitation Posted: 02/25/2026

• Quotes Due By: 03/11/2026-10:00 AM EST

• Anticipated Award Date on or about: 03/17/2026

• Earliest Day to Receive Orders: 3/30/2026-0800 AM EST

***Question Submission: Interested quoters must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer (FMC Devens) to respond.  Questions must be submitted by email only, no phone calls please. 

The email addresses to send questions to are both:

  • Cara Hern, Financial Program Specialist Email:  chern@bop.gov
  • Eve Rivera-White, Contract Specialist, Email: eriverawhite@bop.gov

Attachments

Files attached to this notice, newest first
File Type Posted
2. Quote Sheet Cover- Bread.pdf PDF
1. Cover Letter.pdf PDF
4. FMC DEVENS DELIVERY SCHEDULE - Bread.pdf PDF
3. BidReport Bread 3rd QTR 2026.pdf PDF

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