FMC DEVENS FY27 2nd Qtr BREAD – 15B20527Q00000003

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	15B20527Q00000003
Agency	Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
Office	Fmc Devens
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 9, 2026
Bids due	November 23, 2026, 8:00 AM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company (no set-aside listed)
Industry	Food & catering (NAICS 311812)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Rebecca Peterson, Contract Specialist · rpeterson@bop.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

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…

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Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
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