FCI Leavenworth FY26 QTR 1 Kosher Meal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth, under the Department of Justice, has issued an Award Notice for Kosher/Religious Diet supplies for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity resulted in awards to multiple vendors based on high past performance, not solely the lowest price. The solicitation received 10 responses by the August 18, 2025 deadline.
Scope of Award
Awards were made for various Kosher/Religious Diet items to support FCI Leavenworth. Key awarded items and vendors include:
- BP Foods: Kosher Instant Coffee (20,000 units) and Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder (40,000 units).
- RCH Dynamics: Kosher Milk Substitute/Shelf Stable Milk (10,000 units).
- Elwood International: Kosher Vegetable Juice (1,008 units), Kosher Margarine (1,000 units), Kosher Mayonnaise Dressing (47,000 units), Kosher Tartar Sauce (75,000 units), Kosher Tomato Catsup (6,900 units), Kosher Yellow Mustard (109,000 units), Kosher Fruit Jelly (14,000 units), and Kosher Fat Free Dressing (3,180 units).
- The Smooth Sailing Group: Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water (1,200 units).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Solicitation 15B40825Q00000012)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST (for original solicitation)
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Evaluation
Awards were made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.203(a)(2), prioritizing vendors with a high past performance record. This approach was explicitly stated in the original Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation, meaning awards were not solely based on the lowest price. Ten responses were received and considered.
Important Notes
This document serves as a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract. Total quantities for awarded items may be adjusted to the next highest case count.