FCI Leavenworth FY26 QTR 1 Halal Meal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (FCI Leavenworth) has issued an Award Notice for Halal Meal items for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This opportunity was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Awards were made to vendors, including LA Foods, based on high past performance.
Scope of Work
The award covers various certified Halal meal items, including:
- Certified Halal Fish Fillet Meal (14 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Beans and Franks Meal (18 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Wing Meal (16 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Cacciatore Meal (20 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Chow Mein Meal (20 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Turkey Cutlet Meal (16 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Meatloaf Meal (16 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Hawaiian Meatballs Meal (15 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal (20 oz)
- Certified Halal - Spanish Omelet Meal (7 oz)
- Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (7 oz)
These meals include specific component requirements for each item, such as fish type, meat content, and vegetable portions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (for a previous Request for Quote)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Original Quote Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Award Notice Published: February 11, 2026
Evaluation
Four responses were received for the original solicitation. Awards were made based on high past performance records, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely the lowest price. Past performance information was considered from a wide variety of sources.
Award Details
LA Foods was awarded multiple items, including:
- Certified Halal - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal (QTY: 120, Price: $5.30 EA)
- Certified Halal Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal (QTY: 160, Price: $4.70 EA)
- Certified Halal Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal (QTY: 120, Price: $4.50 EA)
- Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal (QTY: 100, Price: $5.00 EA)
- Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal (QTY: 220, Price: $5.00 EA)
- Certified Halal Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal (QTY: 100, Price: $4.40 EA)
- Certified Halal Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal (QTY: 160, Price: $5.10 EA)
- Certified Halal Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs Meal (QTY: 340, Price: $5.10 EA)
- Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal (QTY: 240, Price: $5.30 EA)
- Certified Halal - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal (QTY: 240, Price: $4.30 EA)
- Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat (QTY: 500, Price: $1.50 EA)
This is a notice of award and does not constitute a contract.