Freshness-Compliant Bread Logistics and Delivery

The contract involves the transportation and final-mile delivery of bread products from the bakery to FCI Cumberland, with a strict requirement that deliveries occur within 48 hours of baking to ensure freshness. All deliveries must be temperature-controlled to maintain product quality and must adhere to FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor is responsible for the goods until they reach the designated delivery location. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program. This subcontract falls under the NAICS code 484121, which pertains to general freight trucking, long-distance, less than truckload. The Department of Justice, specifically FCI Cumberland, is overseeing the contract, with the performance location in Cumberland, zip code 21502. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with responses due by May 27, 2026. The focus is on ensuring the timely, safe, and temperature-compliant delivery of bread products to maintain freshness and meet the agency's quality standards.