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FMC DEVENS Bread 4th Quarter

ID: 15B20526Q00000023 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  85%
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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:

  1. Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
  2. Past Performance: Evaluation includes prior experience and similar performance history. The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider late deliveries, missing items, and frequent substitutions.
  3. 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.
Background
The U.S. Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens, is seeking to procure bread products for its facility. This solicitation aims to fulfill the dietary needs of the inmate population at FMC Devens, ensuring that they receive quality bread products as part of their meals.

Work Details
The contract includes the following specific items to be delivered:

1. **Whole Wheat Bread, Slices, 24 oz. (22 slices) Loaf**
- Quantity: 8,800 EA
- Specifications: Unseasoned, Fresh, Pan Baked, Sandwich, Sliced, Enriched, Seedless. Fresh bread must be delivered within 48 hours after baking.

2. **Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns**
- Quantity: 2,600 PG (16 per package)
- Specifications: Enriched Sandwich Rolls, Fresh, Seedless.
- Fresh bread must be delivered within 48 hours after baking.

3. **Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns**
- Quantity: 1,100 PG (16 per package)
- Specifications: Enriched Finger Rolls, Fresh, Seedless.
- Fresh bread must be delivered within 48 hours after baking.

4. **White Bread, Slices, 24 oz. (24 slices) Loaf**
- Quantity: 200 EA
- Specifications: Enriched White Bread, Any loaf size, pan baked, sandwich sliced, Seedless.
- Fresh bread must be delivered within 48 hours after baking.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from June 8, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
All deliveries are to be made to the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FMC Devens located at 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677, Devens, MA 01434.

Incumbent Analysis
This opportunity for FMC Devens bread products shows a confirmed incumbent presence based on multiple prior bread bids awarded under the same solicitation series (15B20526Pxxxx). Prior awards include Duva Distributors ($25,615 for A1 FY26 1st Qtr Bread Bid; $7,656 for A1 FY26 2nd Qtr Bread Bid) and Bimbo Bakeries USA ($18,880 for A1 FY26 2nd Qtr Bread Bid), each covering bread items delivered to the same facility. The line items in this requirement (whole wheat and white sliced loaves and fresh hamburger/hot dog buns with short post-bake delivery timing) appear to be a continuation of the recurring quarterly bread procurement.

Overview

Response Deadline
May 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 11, 2026, 1:13 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Ayer, MA 01432 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Signs of Shaping
52% of obligations for similar contracts within the Bureau of Prisons were awarded full & open.
On 5/11/26 Bureau of Prisons issued Solicitation 15B20526Q00000023 for FMC DEVENS Bread 4th Quarter due 5/22/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 311812 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC 8920.
Primary Contact
Name
Eve Rivera-White, Contract Specialist   Profile
Phone
(978) 796-1146

Secondary Contact

Name
Eli Berry   Profile
Phone
(978) 796-1159

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS > FMC DEVENS
FPDS Organization Code
1540-00444
Source Organization Code
500025412
Last Updated
May 23, 2026
Last Updated By
eriverawhite@bop.gov
Archive Date
May 23, 2026