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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: 15B20527Q00000002 Issuance Date: November 9, 2026 Closing Date: November 23, 2026 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. Solicitation Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 311812 (Bakery and Cereal Products) Small Business Size Standard: 1000 employees Requirement: See the attached requirements worksheet for specific line items and quantities. II. Delivery Terms F.O.B. Destination to: FMC Devens (Food Service Department) 36 Independence Drive, Building 1677 Devens, MA 01434 Delivery Timeline: 30 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), unless otherwise agreed upon by the FMC Devens Food Service Administrator. In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(a), the Government reserves the right to inspect and test all supplies. The contractor must return an acknowledgment copy of the award within 48 hours of issuance to confirm delivery logistics. 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: Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Past Performance: Evaluation includes prior experience and similar performance history. The Contracting Officer (CO) will consider late deliveries, missing items, and frequent substitutions. Delivery: A documented history of on-time deliveries and reliability will be considered. Purchase Method: Above $15,000.00: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order. At or Below $15,000.00 (Standard Micro-Purchase Threshold): Government Purchase Card (GPC) 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 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions�Commercial Products and Commercial Services 52.203-17: Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.222-3: Convict Labor (June 2003) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.222-36: Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.226-8: Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.232-33: Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-36: Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.225-1: Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (DEVIATION DEC 2025) 52.226-6: Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION AUG 2025) 52.204-7: System for Award Management-Registration (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION NOV 2025) 52.222-90: Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) V. Submission Instructions Quotes must be submitted via email only to both: Eve Rivera-White, Supervisory Contract Specialist: eriverawhite@bop.gov Rebecca Peterson, Contract Specialist: rpeterson@bop.gov Quotations must be submitted to both designated email addresses. Submissions sent to only one email address fail to meet the mandatory delivery instructions, and the Government will not be held responsible for undelivered or unreviewed quotations. In accordance with the simplified procedures of FAR Part 12, any quotation received after the exact time specified may be considered at the Contracting Officer's discretion only if received prior to award, if it does not unduly delay the acquisition, and if its consideration does not prejudice other quoters. 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.
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