FMC Lexington FY26 3rd Quarter - Bread

Project ID: 15B10926Q00000007 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation
Overview
AgencyFMC Lexington
Deadline02/23/26
Posted02/11/26
Estimated Value$15,000 - $35,000 (AI estimate)
Set AsideSmall Business
NAICS311812 - Commercial Bakeries
PSC8920 - Bakery And Cereal Products
LocationLexington, KY 40511 United States
Description
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Summary

U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Medical Center, Lexington February 11, 2026 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 15B10926Q00000007 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for the FMC Lexington bread requirement. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS for this requirement is 311812 with a small business size of 1000 employees . This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. (ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable). WEEKLY bread delivery. Quantities listed in the requirement sheet are quarterly estimated totals. The local food service administration will contact you weekly regarding quantities required for the upcoming week. The purchase order will cover the entire 3-month period. (iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102). See attached requirements worksheets for a full description of items, quantities and units of measures for the FMC Lexington bread requirements. Quantities listed in the requirement sheet are quarterly estimated totals. (iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47). Dates of delivery will vary. This purchase order is to cover Fiscal Year 26, 3rd quarter. The dates of this are April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). NO DELIVERY ON HOLIDAY'S OR WEEKENDS. Delivery will be Freight on Board. Delivery address will be:

3301 Leestown Road

Lexington, KY 40511 (v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)). The following provisions are appliable: - 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Products and Commercial Services - 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Products and Commercial Services The Government anticipates and intends to make MULTIPLE awards based on pricing per line item. Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below. (1) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter's proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable; (2) Past Performance Go/No-Go Evaluation The Government will evaluate the Offeror's past performance on a Go/No-Go basis. The assessment will be based on the following criteria:

Timeliness of Deliveries

The Offeror must demonstrate a consistent record of on-time deliveries. Documented instances of late deliveries, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations and communications with other Contracting Officers, will be reviewed. A history of substantial delivery delays will result in a "No-Go" determination.

Order Accuracy and Completeness

The Offeror must show a track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Evidence of recurring issues such as missing or incorrect items supported by customer complaints, returns, or input from other Contracting Officers will be considered. A pattern of incomplete or inaccurate deliveries will result in a "No-Go" determination. Only Offerors receiving a "Go" rating under this factor will be considered eligible for award. - 52.204-7 System for Award Management Registration - 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (SEP 2007) - 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Representation (JAN 2017) - 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b)). - 52.212-4, Terms and Conditions Commercial Products and Commercial Services - 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights - 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Internal Confidentiality Agreements - 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance - 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Debarred/Suspended Contractors - 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - 52.219-6 Small Business Set-Aside - 52.222-3 Convict Labor - 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies - 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities - 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons - 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies - 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving - 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer System for Award Management - 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party - 52.233-3 Protest After Award - 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim - JAR 2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items - DOJ-08 Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or Other National Emergency (vii) The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact. The completed solicitation package must be returned no later than 2:00 PM. Eastern Standard Time on February 23, 2026. Vendors shall submit quotes only to: - Brett Miracle, Contracting Specialist, Email: bmiracle@bop.gov AND Heather Surber, Contract Specialist, Email: hsurber@bop.gov. No fax, hand delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes MUST be good for 60 calendar days after close. Please be sure to read the solicitation, quote sheet, clauses and provisions and delivery schedule.

Question Submission

Interested quoters must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer (FMC Lexington) to respond. Questions must be submitted by email only. Please be sure to read the solicitation, quote sheet, clauses and provisions and cover sheet. If the answer is addressed in those documents, you will not receive a response. (viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c). Any and all information will be posted to the General Services Administration, SAM.Gov website: www.sam.gov. All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, awards and cancellations will also be distributed through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation All responsible sources may submit a quotation, as appropriate, which will be considered by the Bureau of Prisons. Awards with total value over the Micro Purchase Threshold of $15,000 will be awarded with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. Awards with total value under the Micro Purchase Threshold of $15,000 will be awarded with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Government Purchase Card transaction from the local food services department. Any subsequent award will require acceptance in the form of a signature by the contractor 48 hours after the signed purchase order has been delivered to the contractor. Subsistence is a vital part of the orderly running of the operation of a Federal Prison. In accordance with FAR 12.201-1 (b), this contracting officer has determined this acquisition appropriate to require acceptance in writing. System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include: 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Products and Commercial Services, paragraph (d). Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FMC Lexington, is issuing this solicitation for a bread requirement as part of their food service operations. The goal of this contract is to provide essential food supplies to support the daily operations of the facility, ensuring that inmates receive adequate nutrition. Work Details The contract requires weekly delivery of various types of bread over a three-month period. The specific items and quantities are as follows: 1. **Kosher Wheat Bread, 22 Slice**: 13,360 each - Must be certified Kosher Parve with Whole Wheat Flour as the first ingredient. Fresh bread should be delivered within 48 hours after baking. 2. **Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, Fresh, 12/Pkg**: 6,160 each - Enriched sandwich rolls that are whole wheat or multigrain. Fresh delivery within 48 hours after baking. 3. **Whole Wheat Hot Dog Buns, Fresh, Each, 12/Pkg**: 3,540 each - Enriched finger rolls that are wheat-based and fresh. All deliveries must occur between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, during the hours of 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST at FMC Lexington located at 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511. Period of Performance April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026 Place of Performance FMC Lexington, 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY 40511

Contacts
Contact nameBrett Miracle
Contact emailbmiracle@bop.gov
Contact phoneNone
Secondary contact nameHeather Surber
Secondary contact emailhsurber@bop.gov
Secondary contact phoneNone
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