Cold Chain and Logistics Transportation

The contract requires temperature-controlled transportation of perishable bread from a bakery to the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, ensuring strict adherence to food safety standards and precise delivery timelines. The service must maintain a controlled cold chain environment throughout the journey to preserve product integrity, prevent spoilage, and meet federal dietary and health regulations for institutional feeding programs. All logistics activities must be executed with high reliability and traceability to guarantee timely arrivals without deviation from approved temperature ranges. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to specialized freight transportation services, and is issued by the Department of Justice through FCI Texarkana. The response deadline is May 21, 2026, at 8:00 PM, with the opportunity posted on May 6, 2026. Performance is required at the Texarkana location with ZIP code 75501, and bidders must demonstrate proven experience in handling perishable food goods under regulated conditions. No set-aside provisions are specified, leaving the opportunity open to qualified subcontractors capable of fulfilling the cold chain requirements.