FCI Leavenworth FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal
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
This is an Award Notice from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth, for FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal contracts. Awards were made following Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, with 21 responses received. The evaluation prioritized past performance over solely the lowest price, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2).
Scope of Award
The awards cover the provision of various subsistence food items, including frozen vegetables (carrots), beef/turkey/chicken bologna, and fish fillets, for FCI Leavenworth.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (for a previous Request for Quote solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Original Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Award Notice Published: February 11, 2026
Evaluation & Award Details
A total of 21 quotes were received and considered. Awards were made to vendors demonstrating a high past performance record, as stated in the solicitation notice RFQ and in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2). This approach meant that the lowest price was not the sole determining factor.
Awarded Items & Vendors
Specific awards include:
- Matt's Trading Inc.:
- Vegetable, Carrots, Frozen: 1,000 LB at $0.86/LB
- Meats, Bologna (Beef, Turkey, Chicken): 3,000 LB at $1.25/LB
- Unnamed Vendor:
- Meats, Fish Fillets (Raw, IQF): 1,000 LB at $2.65/LB
Important Notes
This document serves as a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract. Past performance was a critical evaluation factor, influencing award decisions even when not the lowest bid.