The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to deliver bread to FCI Manchester weekly for 3 months.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Federal Bureau of Prisons needs a small business to deliver bread to FCI Manchester weekly for 3 months. The quantities listed in the requirement sheet are quarterly estimated totals, but the local food service administration will contact the contractor weekly regarding the quantities required for the upcoming week.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a firm-fixed-price contract for 3 months, with delivery scheduled to start on July 1st, 2026 and end on September 30th, 2026. The contractor must accept the purchase order in writing within 48 hours of receiving it.
How will they pick the winner? The government will evaluate the quotes based on price and past performance. The quote with the best value to the government will be selected.
When and how do you bid? Submit your quote to Andre Cawood, Contract Specialist, by email to akcawood@bop.gov by June 16th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with food delivery
- Has a commercial bakery or can source bread from a reliable supplier
Heads up — easy to miss
- The purchase order will cover the entire 3-month period, so the contractor must be prepared to deliver bread for the entire duration.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of your experience with food delivery and commercial baking
- Email Andre Cawood to RSVP for the solicitation package and to ask any questions you may have