FCI TALLADEGA 4TH QTR 281 Bread Solicitation

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through Federal Correctional Institution Talladega in Alabama, is soliciting quarterly bread deliveries under solicitation 15B31326Q00000014 for the period from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. The requirement covers 12,000 enriched finger rolls, 30,000 enriched sandwich rolls, and 11,650 loaves of kosher whole wheat bread, all delivered FOB destination to the facility at 565 E Renfroe Rd, Talladega, AL 35160. The contract is firm-fixed price, with awards based solely on price and past performance, indicating a likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement approach. Vendors must demonstrate responsibility through reliable delivery history and adherence to specifications; poor past performance, failure to meet requirements, or non-compliance will disqualify submissions. All pricing must include shipping, and payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card for awards under $10,000. The solicitation was posted on SAM.gov on May 28, 2026, with quotations due by June 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, and submissions must be emailed to b7jones@bop.gov or mailed to the contract specialist. The acquisition is open to small businesses, including HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB concerns, with a NAICS code of 311812. Special requirements tied to DOJ security policies, such as personnel vetting under DOJ-03, compliance with NIST and FISMA standards, immediate incident reporting, supply chain risk management under EO 14028, and mandatory multifactor authentication, apply despite the nature of the supply being physical goods, reflecting broader federal security protocols. No packaging, marking, or preservation standards are specified, and no value is provided for the contract due to blank pricing fields, though the total quantities indicate a significant volume. The Contracting Officer, Brant Jones, serves as the primary point of contact, and the Government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance upon delivery.