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
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth has issued an Award Notice for the FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal solicitation (15B40825Q00000010). This Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement involved the supply of various food items. Awards were made to multiple vendors, including Matt’s Trading Inc. and Highland Wholesale Foods Inc., based primarily on past performance rather than solely the lowest price.
Scope of Award
Awards were made for a range of subsistence items for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. Key awarded items include:
- Matt’s Trading Inc.: Frozen Carrots (1,000 LB @ $0.86) and Beef/Turkey/Chicken Bologna (3,000 LB @ $1.25).
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc.: Mayonnaise (384 Gallons @ $7.5), Canned Crushed Tomatoes (56 Cases @ $18.5), Canned Whole Kernel Corn (56 Cases @ $25), Canned Collard Greens (56 Cases @ $32), and Canned Mixed Vegetables (336 Cases @ $27).
- Unnamed Vendor: Raw Fish Fillets (1,000 LB @ $2.65).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (not a contract)
- Solicitation Number: 15B40825Q00000010
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Original Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Evaluation
A total of 21 responses were received and considered. Awards were made to vendors with a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), even if their quotes were not the absolute lowest price. Past performance information was gathered from a wide variety of sources.
Additional Notes
This document serves solely as a notice of award and does not constitute a binding contract. Specific product specifications, including grades, origins, and labeling requirements, were detailed for each awarded item in the original solicitation.