FCI TEXARKANA - 3rd Qtr FY2026 - Bread items
Solicitation from FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS • JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: TX. Response deadline: Feb 20, 2026. Industry: NAICS 311812 • PSC 8920.
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RE: Bread – 3rd Qtr FY2026 - 15B515246Q00000010
Dear Quoter:
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Texarkana, Texas, intends to issue solicitation 15B51526Q00000010 for the requirement of 3rd Quarter FY2026 for Bread items. The NAICS code or this requirement is 311812.
The contract type will be Firm-Fixed Price. The evaluation factors are Price and Past Performance. Price will be rated higher than Past Performance. The Government will award all items to one responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government. Failure to deliver within the established time frames will be considered as Non-Conformance under the contract terms and subject to termination.
The solicitation will be made available on or about February 5, 2026, and will be posted in www.sam.gov in the Contract Opportunities section. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will be distributed solely through this website.
The anticipated date for receipt of quote is February 20, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time via e-mail to Tex-ProcurementProp-s@bop.gov.
Each offeror is required per FAR 52.212-3 to complete their representations and certifications via www.sam.gov. All responsible vendors may submit a proposal which will be considered. The anticipated date of award is February 24, 2026.
FCI Texarkana, Contracting Office, P.O. Box 9500, Texarkana Texas, 75505-9500 (903)838-4587 or Tex-ProcurementProp-S@bop.gov
For questions regarding this solicitation, please call 903-838-4587 or email:
Galo Morlet
Supervisory Contract Specialist
gmorlet@bop.gov
Tanner Henson
Contract Specialist
thenson@bop.gov
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking proposals for bread items for the 3rd Quarter of FY2026 at the Federal Correctional Institution in Texarkana, Texas. The solicitation (15B515246Q00000010) will be made available on February 5, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by February 20, 2026. This opportunity emphasizes a Firm-Fixed Price contract with evaluation factors focusing on price and past performance, where price is given higher importance.
The buyer intends to procure bread items for the 3rd Quarter of FY2026, ensuring a steady supply for the institution's needs.
- Suppliers of bread products with experience in government contracting
- Firms with strong past performance records in similar contracts
- Businesses familiar with Firm-Fixed Price procurement
- Review solicitation details on www.sam.gov
- Prepare pricing strategy based on Firm-Fixed Price model
- Compile past performance information to support bid
- Submit proposal by the deadline of February 20, 2026
- Follow up with the procurement office for any clarifications needed
- Completed representations and certifications via www.sam.gov
- Proposal document detailing pricing and delivery terms
- Evidence of past performance on similar contracts
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
- Ensure compliance with FAR 52.212-3 for representations and certifications
- Adhere to the established time frames for delivery to avoid non-conformance penalties
- Maintain clear communication for proposal submission via specified email
- Develop a competitive pricing model prioritizing cost efficiency
- Consider the implications of a Firm-Fixed Price contract on profitability
- Review historical pricing trends for similar bread supply contracts
- Consider partnering with local bakers for fresh products
- Explore teaming opportunities with suppliers who have past performance records
- Evaluate subcontracting options to meet volume requirements
- Risk of non-conformance leading to contract termination if delivery deadlines are missed
- Need to accurately estimate costs to avoid financial loss under Firm-Fixed Price
- Potential challenges in maintaining quality and consistency of bread products over the contract period
- What are the expectations regarding delivery schedules and volume commitments?
- Can past performance feedback be shared to better tailor proposals?
- What specific types of bread products are prioritized for this contract?
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- Specific quantity required for the bread items is not mentioned
- Regional suppliers preference not specified
- Details about the types of bread products needed are unclear
- Information on previous contract results or performance metrics is lacking
- No mention of specific packaging or delivery requirements
- Clarification on scoring matrix for past performance is missing
- No details on expected payment terms or conditions
- Delivery locations and logistics considerations are unaddressed
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