USP McCreary FY27 1st Qtr. Subsistence/Dairy/Bread/Eggs

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, through Federal Correctional Institution USP McCreary, is issuing a firm-fixed-price Request for Quotation under solicitation number 15B0AT27Q12000003 for quarterly subsistence supplies including bread, eggs, dairy, and other food items during the period from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. This procurement is strictly set aside for small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 311999 with a size standard of 700 employees, and all bids must originate from certified small business concerns with active and current registrations in SAM.gov, including completed representations and certifications. Proposals must comply precisely with the National Menu Specifications without any substitutions or alternatives, and all items must meet Federal, State, and local regulatory standards, including the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, with full allergen labeling required for major allergens such as wheat, milk, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and sesame. Packaging must be new, clean, and durable with a minimum wall thickness of 2 mil to prevent dehydration, freezer burn, or quality deterioration, and products labeled under religious exemption will be rejected. Bread must be delivered weekly within 48 hours of baking, and all deliveries are to be made to USP McCreary at 330 Federal Way, Pine Knot, KY 42635. Evaluation will rely on price and past performance, with price weighted more heavily, and proposals must be submitted via email to Christopher Parker at cparker@bop.gov no later than August 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST; phone inquiries are not accepted. Payment for orders equal to or under $15,000 will be made via Government Purchase Card, with higher-value orders paid through Electronic Funds Transfer. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including deviations concerning System for Award Management maintenance, subcontractor exclusions, Buy American requirements, trafficking in persons, and privacy and security provisions under DOJ-specific clauses, all of which impose additional compliance obligations on the contractor. The NFSA/Chief Dietitian holds final authority to determine product compliance upon delivery, and refusal of non-conforming items will occur at the point of delivery.