15B11826Q000000002 2ND QTR FY 26 FOOD SERVICE BREAD

U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons USP Big Sandy 1197 Airport Road Inez, KY 41224 December 31, 2025 MEMORANDUM FOR PROCUREMENT FILE LOCATION:

USP BIG SANDY SUBJECT: Award Decision/Determination of Responsibility Memo Fiscal Year 26, Quarter 2 Bread Subsistence Requirement RFQ#:

15B11825Q000000002 BPQ#:

VARIOUS/SEE FILE Purchase Order#: VARIOUS/SEE FILE Request for Contract Action BPQ was received by USP BIG SANDY by contract staff on 12/01/2025. This was accepted by Contract Specialist, Jacob Flanigan, on 12/01/2025. As stated in the Request for Quote, “Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below:

Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable; (2) Past Performance - Past performance information shall include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor;” ALL VENDORS were verified to be a small business in accordance with NAICS 311812 - Commercial Bakeries small business size of 1000 employees. ALL VENDORS also has a good past performance with no recent Termination for Causes.

See file for www.SAM.gov responsibilities and determinations. With the final pricing of all contractors, the below abstract represents the best value considering price, see abstract below.

No. Item Description Qty Unit LOWEST PRICE LOWEST VENDOR 1 Bread, Roll, Enriched, Finger (Hot Dog) 2890 PG 2.2600 East Baking 2 Bread, Roll, Enriched, Sandwich (Hamburger) 4331 PG 2.2600 East Baking 3 Bread, White, Whole Wheat 12240 PG 2.2600 East Baking Therefore, each vendor is the best value, per line item, and will win the award above.

Per FAR 9.103, (a) Purchases shall be made from, and contracts shall be awarded to, responsible prospective contractors only. (b) No purchase or award shall be made unless the contracting officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. I believe each vendor is responsible. This memo will serve as a determination of responsibility. All information within this memo is complete and to the best of my knowledge. Jacob Flanigan Contract Specialist USP Big Sandy Federal Bureau of Prisons