FY26-3RD QTR, KOSHER, HALAL, SUBSISTENCE-FCC PETERSBURG
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons (FCI Petersburg) has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of Kosher, Halal, and Subsistence food items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity, originally a Total Small Business Set-Aside, resulted in awards to multiple vendors for various food categories.
Scope of Award
This award covers a comprehensive range of food items, including Kosher and Halal meals, meats, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and pantry staples. The original solicitation detailed specific requirements for meal components, certifications (Kosher, Halal), packaging, and nutritional standards. The award notice specifies the items, quantities, unit prices, and the vendors awarded for each.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: 15B11426Q00000008
- Award Notice Date: April 8, 2026
- Period of Performance (Original Solicitation Item 0001): April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Award Details
Awards were made to several vendors, including LA Foods, Mina Holdings, AF Wendling, B2G Group, JNS, BP Food Services, National Food Group, Smooth Sailing, Sunny Food Mart, Bickels Snack Foods, and Veterans Alliance. The notice indicates that some items were marked "DNP" (Did Not Participate or Did Not Procure), meaning no award was made for those specific items under this notice.
Relevance for Future Bidders
This award notice provides valuable insight into the types of food items procured, quantities, pricing, and the vendors who successfully secured contracts for this period. Potential bidders can use this information to understand the government's needs and the competitive landscape for similar future opportunities with the Bureau of Prisons.