FMC Devens SMK 4th Quarter
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 15B20526Q00000024
- Agency
-
Federal Medical Center Devens
Correctional Facilities, Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311999 All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8945 Food, Oils And Fats
- Place of performance
- Ayer, Massachusetts 01432, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Medical Center Devens is soliciting quotes for subsistence meat and kosher products for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, with proposals due May 27 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The procurement is a total small business set-aside.
Place of performance and delivery location is Ayer, Massachusetts. The requirement spans four bid groups: certified foods in dry storage (kosher beverages, coffee, cereals, condiments, and individual serving items); frozen meats in bulk quantities including beef patties (5,000 units), ground beef 80/20 (4,000 units), roast beef (8,000 units), chicken leg quarters (10,000 units), boneless/skinless chicken (20,000 units), fish fillets (7,000 units), pork roast (3,000 units), and turkey roast (6,000 units); halal and kosher prepared meals (12–21 case units each, including chicken cacciatore, meatballs, meatloaf, spaghetti and meatballs, and turkey cutlet); and subsistence staples in bulk or case quantities (butter, tofu, canned fruits and vegetables, beans, cereals, oils, pasta, rice, and soups).
All certified religious diet items must bear the Kosher Symbol on individual packages and be certified by an accepted Orthodox Kosher certification agency from the United States or Canada, with documentation provided. Delivery is F.O.B. destination within 30 calendar days after receipt of order, between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EST. Non-frozen and perishable foods require delivery at 34–41°F; frozen foods at 0°F or below. All deliveries must be palletized. The Government intends multiple awards based on line-item pricing. Evaluation criteria include price for fairness and reasonableness, past performance (including delivery timeliness and frequency of substitutions), and documented on-time delivery history. Purchases above $15,000 will be firm-fixed-price purchase orders; below $15,000 will be Government Purchase Card transactions. NAICS code is 311999 with a 1,000-employee size standard. Contracting officer Eveliz Rivera-White may be reached at 978-796-1000 or eriverawhite@bop.gov.
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: 15B20526Q00000024
Issuance Date: May 13, 2026
Closing Date: May 27, 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 311999 (Miscellaneous Food)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Requirement: See the attached requirements worksheet for specific line items and quantities.
II. Delivery Terms
F.O.B. Destination to:
FMC Devens
36 Independence Drive, Building 1677
Devens, MA 01434
- Delivery Timeline: 30 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO).
- Acceptance: Per FAR 13.004(b), written acceptance is required. The contractor must return a signed copy of the purchase order within 48 hours of delivery.
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 (Standard MPT): Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Below $15,000.00: Government Purchase Card (GPC) transaction.
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.
- 52.212-3: Offeror Representations and Certifications (May 2024) (Deviation Feb 2025).
- 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- 52.212-5: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Jan 2025) (Deviation Feb 2025). Specific applicable clauses include:
- 52.203-17, 52.204-10, 52.204-27, 52.209-6, 52.219-6 (Total Small Business Set-Aside), 52.219-28, 52.222-3, 52.222-36, 52.222-50, 52.225-1, 52.226-8, 52.232-33, 52.232-36, 52.226-6.
Additional Local Clauses:
- 52.204-7, 52.204-13, 52.204-16, and 2852.212-4 (Department of Justice Deviation).
V. Submission Instructions
Quotes must be submitted via email only to both:
- Eve Rivera-White, Contract Specialist: eriverawhite@bop.gov
- Eli Berry, Financial Specialist: e1berry@bop.gov
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2. FMC Delivery Schedule- SMK.pdf | ||
| BRQ 15B20526Q00000024.pdf | ||
| 3. Bid Report SMK Numbered.pdf | ||
| 1. Quote Sheet Cover-SMK.pdf |
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