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FMC DEVENS Bread 4th Quarter
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The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, at Federal Medical Center Devens in Devens, Massachusetts, is seeking commercial bread products through a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued under FAR Subpart 12.6, with the solicitation number 15B20526Q00000023 and a closing date of May 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 311812 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. The requirement covers specific bread items including whole wheat and white bread slices, hamburger buns, and hot dog buns, with delivery required to 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677, Devens, MA 01434 under F.O.B. Destination terms. All products must be delivered within 30 calendar days after receipt of order and must be baked no more than 48 hours prior to delivery, conforming to commercial item descriptions CID A-A-20052B and CID A-A-20053B for form, style, and packaging. Freshness is enforced through strict time constraints, with perishables expected to be at 34–40°F upon arrival. Quotations must be submitted exclusively by email to Eve Rivera-White and Eli Berry at designated government email addresses and must include the vendor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and active SAM.gov registration, which must be maintained throughout award and performance. Quotes are valid for 30 days after the closing deadline, and the government will make multiple awards based on best value, evaluating price fairness and reasonableness, past performance including timeliness and accuracy of prior deliveries, and reliability of delivery history. Pricing will be assessed per line item, and contracts will be awarded as firm-fixed-price purchase orders for amounts above $15,000 or via Government Purchase Card for amounts below. Acceptance requires written approval per FAR 13.004(b), with contractors obligated to return a signed purchase order within 48 hours of delivery. Special clauses from FAR 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 are incorporated, including deviations from the standard text issued by the Department of Justice, and additional requirements such as reporting executive compensation
General Info
Agency
Contract Value
$27,196NAICS
Place of Performance
Ayer, MA, 01432, USASet-Aside
Awardee
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
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: 15B20526Q00000023
Issuance Date: May 11, 2026
Closing Date: May 22, 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): 311812 (Bakery and Cereal Products)
- 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.
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