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 opportunity was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Awards were made to multiple vendors, including Matts Trading Inc., Highland Wholesale Foods Inc., and Pueblo Trading Company, for various food items.
Scope of Award
This award notice details the procurement of subsistence items for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 at FCI Leavenworth, Kansas. Awarded items include a range of food products such as frozen vegetables (carrots), meats (bologna, fish fillets, beef sandwich steaks, chicken filets), canned goods (tomatoes, corn, collard greens, mixed vegetables), mayonnaise, and cheeses (cheddar, mozzarella). Specific quantities and prices were awarded per line item to the selected vendors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010)
- 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
- Period: 1st Quarter FY 2026
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS
Award Details
A total of 21 responses were received for the original solicitation. Awards were distributed among several vendors:
- Matts Trading Inc. was awarded items including frozen carrots (1,000 LB at $0.86) and beef/turkey/chicken bologna (3,000 LB at $1.25). An unnamed vendor was also awarded fish fillets (1,000 LB at $2.65) under this notice.
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc. received awards for mayonnaise (384 Gallons at $7.5), canned crushed tomatoes (56 Cases at $18.5), canned whole kernel corn (56 Cases at $25), canned collard greens (56 Cases at $32), and canned mixed vegetables (336 Cases at $27).
- Pueblo Trading Company was awarded beef sandwich steaks (10,000 LB at $2.178), chicken filets (12,000 LB at $1.598), cheddar cheese (4,595 LB at $1.498), and mozzarella cheese (2,316 LB at $1.498).
Evaluation
Awards were made based on a combination of past performance and quoted prices. Past performance was a significant evaluation factor, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), and was considered from a wide variety of sources. This meant that awards were not solely based on the lowest price.
Important Notes
This document serves solely as a notice of award and does not constitute a contract.