FMC Devens FY27 1st Quarter Bread
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15B20526Q00000031
- 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
- Place of performance
- Massachusetts 01432, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Rebecca Peterson rpeterson@bop.gov (978) 796-1000
- Eveliz Rivera-White eriverawhite@bop.gov (978) 796-1000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons at Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens seeks bread products for delivery during October 1 through December 31, 2026, with quotes due August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The procurement is unrestricted with no small business set-aside, though the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.
Place of performance is Devens, Massachusetts. The requirement comprises four line items: 8,800 units of whole wheat bread slices (24 oz., 22-slice loaves); 2,600 units of whole wheat hamburger buns (16 per package); 1,100 units of whole wheat hot dog buns (16 per package); and 200 units of white bread slices (24 oz., 24-slice loaves). All bread must be fresh, pan-baked, enriched, and seedless, delivered within 48 hours after baking and complying with Commercial Item Descriptions A-A-20052B and A-A-20053B. Delivery to Building 1677, 36 Independence Drive, Devens, MA 01434 must occur within 30 calendar days after receipt of order, with arrivals restricted to 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST on non-federal holidays. Products must be individually date-stamped (Julien dates preferred, or use-by dates extending at least 10 days from delivery) and delivered on transport racks and stackable trays at 34°F to 41°F. Pre-arrangement with receiving warehouse is required at (978) 796-1004.
The Government intends to make multiple awards based on line-item pricing. Evaluation criteria include price (fairness and reasonableness), past performance (late deliveries, missing items, substitutions), and on-time delivery reliability. Purchase orders above $15,000 will be Firm-Fixed Price; orders at or below $15,000 will use Government Purchase Card. Vendors must be active in SAM.gov at quote, award, and through final payment, and must acknowledge award within 48 hours. NAICS code is 311812; PSC code is 8920.
Notice text
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens
42 Patton Rd
Devens, MA 01432
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation: Bread Requirement
Solicitation Number: 15B20526Q00000031
Issuance Date: August 17, 2026
Closing Date: Monday August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST
I. General Information
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.
Solicitation Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 311812 (Bakery and Cereal Products)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Requirement: See the attached requirements worksheet for specific line items and quantities.
II. Delivery Terms
F.O.B. Destination to:
FMC Devens (Food Service Department)
36 Independence Drive, Building 1677
Devens, MA 01434
- Delivery Timeline: 30 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO).
- In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(a), the Government reserves the right to inspect and test all supplies. The contractor must return an acknowledgment copy of the award within 48 hours of issuance to confirm delivery logistics.
III. Evaluation and Award
The Government intends to make multiple awards based on pricing per line item. Award will be made to the responsible quoter(s) providing the Best Value to the Government based on the following factors:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluation includes prior experience and similar performance history. The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider late deliveries, missing items, and frequent substitutions.
- Delivery: A documented history of on-time deliveries and reliability will be considered.
Purchase Method:
- Above $15,000.00: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- At or Below $15,000.00 (Standard Micro-Purchase Threshold): Government Purchase Card (GPC)
IV. Provisions and Clauses
The following FAR provisions and clauses (through FAC 2026-01) apply to this acquisition:
- 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- 52.212-2: Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
- 52.203-17: Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)
- 52.219-6: Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020)
- 52.222-3: Convict Labor (June 2003) (DEVIATION DEC 2025)
- 52.222-36: Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION DEC 2025)
- 52.226-8: Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving
- 52.232-33: Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
- 52.232-36: Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
- 52.225-1: Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION DEC 2025)
- 52.226-6: Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION AUG 2025)
- 52.204-7: System for Award Management-Registration (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)
- 52.222-90: Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)
V. Submission Instructions
Quotes must be submitted via email only to both:
- Eve Rivera-White, Supervisory Contract Specialist: eriverawhite@bop.gov
- Rebecca Peterson, Contract Specialist: rpeterson@bop.gov
Quotations must be submitted to both designated email addresses. Submissions sent to only one email address fail to meet the mandatory delivery instructions, and the Government will not be held responsible for undelivered or unreviewed quotations. In accordance with the simplified procedures of FAR Part 12, any quotation received after the exact time specified may be considered at the Contracting Officer's discretion only if received prior to award, if it does not unduly delay the acquisition, and if its consideration does not prejudice other quoters.
Requirements:
- Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the closing date.
- Quoters must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- All vendors must be active in SAM.gov at the time of quote, award, and through final payment.
- Questions: Must be submitted via email only; no phone calls will be accepted.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BidReport Bread 1st QTR 2027.pdf | ||
| 1. Quote Sheet Cover- Bread.pdf | ||
| 0. POST TO SAM.pdf | ||
| BRQ 15B20526Q00000031.pdf | ||
| 2. FMC Delivery Schedule- Bread.pdf |
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