FCC TERRE HAUTE BREAD NOV26-SEP27
JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS.USP TERRE HAUTE · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) at USP Terre Haute is soliciting for commercial bakery products—specifically bread. NAICS code 311812 refers to "Commercial Bakeries," establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing fresh and frozen bread and bread-type rolls and other fresh bakery products.
This is a recurring requirement covering approximately nine months, from November 2026 through September 2027. See the solicitation for specific delivery quantities, schedule, and product specifications.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Terre Haute |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 15b41826Q00000015 |
| NAICS | 311812 (Commercial Bakeries) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026, 11:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Terre Haute, Indiana |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS 311812. Your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code; generally, this means average annual receipts below the threshold established for commercial bakeries.
To compete, you must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have correct NAICS 311812 listed in your SAM profile
- Qualify as small under that NAICS code
- Be capable of delivering fresh bread products to the Terre Haute, Indiana area on a recurring basis
Past performance supplying institutional customers—particularly government food service or correctional facilities—will strengthen your position, though it is not a stated prerequisite.
How to put together a competitive bid
Bakery supply contracts for federal prisons typically emphasize consistency, food safety, and reliability over brand differentiation. Focus your proposal on:
Operational capacity. Demonstrate your production volume can handle institutional-scale demand without disruption. Detail your baking schedule, staffing, and contingency plans for equipment failure or supply chain interruptions.
Cold-chain and delivery logistics. Fresh bread has limited shelf life. Map your route from bakery to Terre Haute, delivery frequency, and how you maintain product quality in transit. Proximity to central Indiana is a cost and freshness advantage.
Food safety credentials. Highlight SQF, BRC, or similar certifications; HACCP plans; and compliance with FDA food facility registration. Government buyers audit these rigorously.
Pricing structure. Institutional bread contracts often use delivered-price-per-unit structures. See the solicitation for the specific pricing format requested. Given the multi-month duration, consider whether your quote can absorb commodity flour and ingredient price volatility, or whether the solicitation permits economic price adjustments.
Past performance documentation. Include relevant contract references, especially with BOP, other federal agencies, state correctional systems, schools, or large institutional food service contractors.
For total small business set-asides, ensure no large-business parent, affiliate, or ostensible subcontractor relationship would jeopardize your eligibility.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number 15b41826Q00000015
- Confirm your SAM registration is active and includes NAICS 311812
- Request any clarifications well before the November 16, 2026 deadline
- Submit your offer by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on November 16, 2026
The solicitation will contain critical details on delivery requirements, contract clauses, and evaluation criteria not available in summary metadata.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →