McCreary, FY26, 4th Qtr., Subsistence/Bread/Dairy/Eggs

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through USP McCreary, is soliciting quotations under solicitation number 15B12026Q00000006 for quarterly subsistence supplies including bread, eggs, dairy, and other food products to be delivered to FCI Jesup in Jesup, Georgia, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2026. Bread will be ordered weekly as needed. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 311999 with a size standard of 700 employees, and only small businesses may respond. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price contract, potentially to one or multiple offerors, using price as the primary evaluation factor, weighted more heavily than past performance, with the award going to the offeror whose quote is most advantageous. All bids must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov by May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, and must include active SAM.gov registration with completed representations and certifications. Deliveries are prohibited before July 1, 2026, and payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer or Government Purchase Card for awards of $15,000 or less. All food items must comply with stringent packaging, labeling, and preservation standards, including use of 1 mil or thicker bags for meat, 2 mil polyethylene film for chicken, and sealed containers for cheese, spices, and sauces. Products must be 6 months or younger at delivery with clearly printed, non-stamped expiration dates, and must meet USDA and FDA standards of identity, including allergen declarations per the FD&C Act for wheat, milk, soy, eggs, nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. Labeling must reflect accurate weight, ingredient order, and product identity such as “100% Beef,” with no substitutions allowed. All items must originate from the U.S. or Canada and adhere to federal, state, and local food safety regulations; products labeled under religious exemption will be rejected. Deliveries are to be made to FCI Jesup, GA, and the contracting officer for all inquiries is C. Parker at [email hidden], with phone calls strictly prohibited. Attachments include Contractor Privacy Requirements, Prompt Payment clause, and Annual Representations and Certifications, and offerors must affirm small business status in SAM.gov without claiming other socioeconomic categories.