FCI Leavenworth FY26 QTR 1 Kosher Meal

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for solicitation 15B40825Q00000012, concerning Kosher/Religious Diet supplies for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026 at FCI Leavenworth. In accordance with FAR Subpart 15.207-2, this notice informs that 10 responses were received. Awards were made based on a combination of past performance and quoted price, with past performance being a significant factor as per FAR 12.203(a)(2), not solely the lowest price. All quotes received by the submission deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST were considered.

• Vendor: The Smooth Sailing Group
• Item: Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. Packaged in 4-6 ounce packages (EACH).
  • Product may be U.S. or foreign origin, meeting 21CFR123.12 requirements.
  • May contain soy and/or vegetable broth.
  • Each package must be marked with a kosher certification hechsher.
  • Total quantity may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
  • Vendors were required to specify pack size on their bid.
• Quantity: 1,200 units
• Awarded Price: $1.2979 per unit

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000012, concerning Kosher/Religious Diet for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026 at FCI Leavenworth. Ten responses were received, and awards were made based on high past performance, not solely on the lowest price, as stated in the solicitation. This notice is not a contract. All quotes submitted by the deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST were considered.

LA Foods

• Kosher Parve - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal: 540 units at $4.40 each.
  • Consists of: 4 oz Fish Fillet (flounder, cod, tilapia, or other white fish), 2 oz Tomato Sauce, 4 oz White Rice, 4 oz Mature Lima Beans.
• Kosher Meat - 16 ounce Chicken Wing Meal: 12 units at $3.70 each.
  • Consists of: 5 oz Bone-in Chicken Wings, 2 oz BBQ Sauce, 5 oz Mashed Potato, 4 oz Mixed Vegetables.
• Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Cacciatore Meal: 72 units at $4.40 each.
  • Consists of: 4 oz Breaded Chicken Nuggets, 4 oz Tomato Sauce, 4 oz Diced Tomatoes, 0.5 oz Mushrooms, 0.5 oz diced Onion/Garlic/spices/vegetable oil, 3 oz Pasta Macaroni, 4 oz Sliced or Diced Carrots.
• Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal: 12 units at $4.10 each.
  • Consists of: 4 oz Breaded Chicken Nuggets, 6 oz Gravy, 1 oz Celery/Bell Pepper/Onion, 2 oz Green Beans, 3.5 oz White Rice, 3.5 oz Sweet Peas and Carrots.
• Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Turkey Cutlet Meal: 72 units at $3.50 each.
  • Consists of: 4 oz Breaded Turkey Cutlet, 2 oz Gravy, 6 oz Mashed Potatoes, 4 oz Mixed Vegetables.
• Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal: 48 units at $4.00 each.
  • Consists of: 4 oz Meatloaf (ground beef, max 20% fat, 20% added ingredients), 2 oz Brown Gravy, 6 oz Mashed Potatoes, 4 oz Mixed Vegetables. Product may not contain more than 3.5% non-dairy/non-meat binders/extenders or 2% isolated soy protein.
• Kosher Meat - 15 Ounce Hawaiian Meatballs with Rice Meal: 240 units at $4.10 each.
  • Consists of: 4 oz Cooked Beef Meatballs (max 20% fat, 20% added ingredients), 2 oz Sweet Hawaiian Sauce, 5 oz Cooked White Rice, 4 oz Green Beans.
• Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal: 408 units at $4.50 each.
  • Consists of: 4 oz cooked Beef Meatballs (max 20% fat, 20% added ingredients), 5 oz Spaghetti Pasta, 3 oz Tomato Sauce, 8 oz Sweet Peas. Meatball product may not contain more than 3.5% non-dairy/non-meat binders/extenders or 2% isolated soy protein.
• Kosher Parve - 16 Ounce Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce Meal: 12 units at $3.50 each.
  • Consists of: 0.5 oz Mushrooms, 6.5 oz Pre-Flavored Textured Soy Protein (mimicking Beef and Italian Sausage, Vegan), 5 oz Cooked Elbow Pasta, 4 oz Green Beans.
• Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Cheese Omelet Meal: 96 units at $3.40 each.
  • Consists of: 3 oz Plain Egg Omelet, 1 oz cheese, 3 oz Potatoes.
• Kosher Dairy - 7 Ounce Spanish Omelet Meal: 300 units at $3.20 each.
  • Consists of: 3 oz Plain Egg Omelet, 1 oz Spanish Sauce, 3 oz Potatoes.
• Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce: 200 units at $1.40 each.
  • Multiple slice portion, shelf-stable may be 1-4 oz slice, wrapped in sealed plastic. Each package must be marked with kosher certification.

This award notice pertains to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth. The solicitation number is 15B40825Q00000012.

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000012, concerning Kosher/Religious Diet supplies for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026 at FCI Leavenworth.

• Solicitation: 15B40825Q00000012
• Issuing Office: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth
• Award Date: Not specified in this document.
• Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
• Number of Responses Received: 10

Elwood International was awarded items based on their quotes. The award was made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.203(a)(2), prioritizing high past performance records over the lowest price. This notice is not a contract.

Awarded Line Items:

• Kosher Vegetable Juice:
  • Description: Certified Kosher Parve, tomato-based with at least five additional vegetable products, 5 to 7 ounce sealed pouch or can with easy-open top. Each package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
  • Unit: EACH
  • QTY: 1,008
  • Price: $0.56
• Kosher Margarine:
  • Description: Certified Kosher Parve, ½ Ounce sealed individual package, refrigerated or shelf-stable. Each package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
  • Unit: EACH
  • QTY: 1,000
  • Price: $0.07
• Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise:
  • Description: Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve (CID A-A-20140D, Type I, Style A, B, C, or D). Each package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
  • Unit: EACH
  • QTY: 47,000
  • Price: $0.032
• Kosher Tartar Sauce:
  • Description: Individual Packet, 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve (CID A-A 20140D, Type III, Style A). Each package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
  • Unit: EACH
  • QTY: 75,000
  • Price: $0.026
• Kosher Tomato Catsup:
  • Description: Individual Packet, 7 Gram - 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve, U.S. Grade A. Each package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Packet size to be specified on bid.
  • Unit: EACH
  • QTY: 6,900
  • Price: $0.0125
• Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow:
  • Description: Individual Packet, 4.5 Gram - 9 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve (CID A-A20036C, Type I). Each package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Packet size to be specified on bid.
  • Unit: EACH
  • QTY: 109,000
  • Price: $0.016
• Kosher Jelly, Fruit:
  • Description: Standardized, Variety (Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Grape, Orange, Peach, Raspberry or Strawberry). Regular or reduced sugar, U.S. Grade A or equivalent (CID A-A-20078D), Type II, kind A, B, F, M, R, S, Y, or AA, Style 1 or 2. Finished product quality a or b. 10 gram individual portion. Each package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.
  • Unit: EACH
  • QTY: 14,000
  • Price: $0.034
• Kosher Dressing, Fat Free:
  • Description: Individual Packet, 9 Gram - 28.35 Gram, Certified Kosher Parve (CID A-A-20162B). Each package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Type, Class, Style, and size to be specified on bid.
  • Unit: EACH
  • QTY: 3,180
  • Price: $0.025

• Total quantities may be adjusted to the next highest case count.
• Past performance was a key evaluation factor, as stated in the solicitation.
• This is a Notice of Award, not a contract.

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for solicitation 15B40825Q00000012, concerning Kosher/Religious Diet supplies for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026 at FCI Leavenworth. Ten responses were received, and awards were made based on high past performance, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), not solely on the lowest price. All quotes submitted by the deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST were considered.

Vendor: BP Foods

Awarded Items:

• Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet:
  • Unit: EA
  • QTY: 20,000
  • Price: $0.0271
  • Note: Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher.
• Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet:
  • Unit: EA
  • QTY: 40,000
  • Price: $0.0162
  • Note: Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher Parve.

This is a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract.