FCI Leavenworth FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026," issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth.

• Number of Responses: 21 responses were received.
• Award Basis: Awards were made based on a combination of past performance and price, with a strong emphasis on high past performance records as per FAR 12.203(a)(2), even if not the lowest price.
• Submission Deadline: Quotes submitted by August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST were considered.
• Status: This is a notice of award only and not a contract.

Vendor: North Star Imports

Awarded Line Items:

1. Item: Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen.

   • Quantity: 15,000 LB
   • Price: $2.58/LB
   • Key Specifications: Must be produced from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product. Not more than 20% fat, no added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. Product must be 6 months or younger upon delivery with the date clearly on the label (no stamped or written dates). If beef cheek meat is used, it's limited to 25% (no organ or tongue meat). Delivered cases must be labeled "All Beef," "Pure Beef," or "100% Beef" with fat percentage. Product must have a rosy red appearance upon delivery; grey, brown, or tan will be rejected. Clear 1 mil or thicker sealed bags. Note weight of packaging and case size on bid.

2. Item: Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick Frozen.

   • Quantity: 10,000 LB
   • Price: $2.65/LB
   • Key Specifications: Similar to ground beef, must be from current raw material, no bench trimmings, steak trim, or re-ground product. Not more than 20% fat, no added water, phosphates, binders, or extenders. No partially defatted tissue or advanced meat recovery product. Product must be 6 months or younger upon delivery with the date clearly on the label (no stamped or written dates). If beef cheek meat is used, it's limited to 25% (no organ or tongue meat). Delivered cases must be labeled "All Beef," "Pure Beef," or "100% Beef" with fat percentage. Manufacturer's letters will NOT be accepted in lieu of labeling. Product must have a rosy red appearance upon delivery; grey, brown, or tan will be rejected. Product to be packed in 10 to 60 lb cases. 1 mil or thicker bags. No open bags. Patty size to be determined locally and noted on bid (specified as 5oz).

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth, for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026." It is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.207-2.

• 21 responses were received for the solicitation.
• Awards were made to vendors based on high past performance, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), not solely on the lowest price.
• All quotes received by the submission deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST were considered.
• This notice is not a contract.

Mina Holdings LLC was awarded the following line items:

• Beans, Dry, Black Eyed Peas, U.S. Grade 1 - 3: 2,500 LB at $0.69/LB
• Beans, Dry, Kidney or Red, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3: 5,000 LB at $0.61/LB
• Beans, Dry, Pinto, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3: 10,000 LB at $0.43/LB
• Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light (50 lb bag): 12,500 LB at $0.47/LB
• Non-Fat Dry Milk, Fortified with Vitamins A and D (CID A-A-20085D, Type II): 500 LB at $1.80/LB
• Vegetable, Peas, Sweet, Canned (U.S. Grade A - C, 6/#10 cans per case): 56 CS at $21.60/CS
• Vegetable, Broccoli, Frozen, Spears, Short Spears, Cut or Chopped (U.S. Grade A or B, packed in United States, Canada or Mexico): 2,095 LB at $0.72/LB

Past performance information was gathered from various government and non-government sources.

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026," issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth.

Clarks Trading Co.

• Product: Tofu, Regular or Organic, Firm, Medium Firm, Extra Firm, or Super Firm, Refrigerated or Shelf Stable.
• Ingredients: Water, Regular or Organic Soy Beans, Calcium Sulfate or Glucono Delta Lactone, and Calcium Chloride. Product will not contain any animal by-product or ingredients.
• Unit: LB
• Quantity: 4,000
• Price: $2.15 per LB

FCI Leavenworth considered 21 responses received by the submission deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. Awards were made to vendors with a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), which may not necessarily be the lowest priced quotes.

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

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth, for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026." It informs that 21 responses were received, and awards were made based on factors including past performance, not solely the lowest price, as stated in the solicitation.

Vendor: Elwood International

• Item 1: Dressing, Salad, Pourable, Regular, Lit, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free, Any Flavor, Creamy Style. (CID A-A-20162B). Quantity: 112 GAL. Price: $3.25/GAL.

• Item 2: Syrup, Table, Regular or Light, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124D). Quantity: 40,000 EA. Price: $0.06/EA.

• Item 3: Tomato Catsup, U.S. Grade A-C (21 CFR 155.194). Quantity: 56 CS. Price: $20.10/CS.

• Award Basis: Awards were made considering high past performance, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), and not exclusively based on the lowest price.

• Submission Deadline: All quotes received by August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST were considered.

• Document Type: This is a notice of award, not a contract.

• Governing Regulations: Awards are in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.207-2.

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026," issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth. In response to the solicitation, 21 quotes were received. Awards were made based on a combination of past performance and quoted price, with past performance being a significant factor in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), even if it meant not selecting the lowest priced quote.

Pueblo Trading Company was awarded the following line items:

• Meats, Beef Sandwich Steaks: 10,000 LB at $2.178 per LB. Specifications include flaked, chopped, formed, and sliced steaks, frozen, complying with FSIS Regulations and specific fat content requirements. Each steak should weigh approximately one ounce and be packaged with paper separators.

• Meats, Chicken, Filet: 12,000 LB at $1.598 per LB. Specifications include 4-5 oz whole muscle, 100% white meat, breaded, and individually quick frozen. The batter and breading combined shall not exceed 30% by weight.

• Cheese, Cheddar: 4,595 LB at $1.498 per LB. Must be U.S. Grade AA or A, with specific moisture and milk fat content. Bidders needed to indicate if cheese was Loaf/Block or Shredded Coarse.

• Cheese, Mozzarella: 2,316 LB at $1.498 per LB. Must be Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella or Lite Mozzarella, conforming to USDA Quality Specifications. Available in Loaf, Sliced, Shredded, or Diced forms.

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

• All quotes received by the submission deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST were considered.

• Past performance was a key evaluation factor, as stated in the original solicitation.

• Manufacturer's letters were not accepted in lieu of labeling for cheese products.

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026," issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth. In response to the solicitation, 21 quotes were received. Awards were made based on a combination of past performance and quoted prices, with past performance being a significant factor as per FAR 12.203(a)(2), not solely the lowest price.

Mina Holdings LLC was awarded the following line items:

• Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form: (Various types) 640 LB @ $0.43/LB

• Pasta, Lasagna Noodles: (Various types) 440 LB @ $0.82/LB

• Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form: (Various types) 1,080 LB @ $0.43/LB

• Pasta, Macaroni, Ziti Form: (Various types) 300 LB @ $0.45/LB

• Cereal, Prepared, Ready to Eat: (Any type/style) 22,400 LB @ $0.83/LB

• Tomatoes, Canned, Diced: (6/#10 cans) 168 CS @ $19.71/CS

• Tomato Paste: (6/#10 cans) 56 CS @ $30.14/CS

• Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned: (6/#10 cans or pouches) 560 CS @ $19.50/CS

• Vegetable, Carrots, Canned: (6/#10 cans or pouches) 280 CS @ $22.06/CS

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

• All quotes received by the submission deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST were considered.

• Past performance was evaluated from various sources, both internal and external to the government.

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth, for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026." It informs vendors that awards have been made based on quotes received by the submission deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. A total of 21 responses were considered.

Awards were made to vendors based on high past performance, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), not solely on the lowest price. The document lists specific awarded items, quantities, and prices:

• Matt’s Trading Inc.:

  • Vegetable, Carrots, Frozen, Sliced, Diced, etc. (U.S. Grade A, B, or Extra Standard; grown/processed in US or Canada)
    • Unit: LB
    • QTY: 1,000
    • Price: $0.86
  • Meats, Bologna, Beef, Turkey, Chicken, or combination (NO PORK; IMPS 801; Frozen, 4"-5" Diameter; max 30% fat/10% water)
    • Unit: LB
    • QTY: 3,000
    • Price: $1.25

• Unnamed Vendor (for Meats, Fish Fillets):

  • Meats, Fish Fillets, Raw, IQF, Skin-on/off, Practically boneless (U.S. Grade A or B; Tilapia, Cod, Haddock, etc.; 100% net weight, no water/glaze)
    • Unit: LB
    • QTY: 1,000
    • Price: $2.65

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

• Past performance was a key evaluation factor, overriding the lowest price in some cases.

• Specific product specifications, including grades, origins, and labeling requirements, are detailed for each awarded item.

Notice of Award

This document serves as a Notice of Award for Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026," issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth. In response to the solicitation, 21 quotes were received. Awards were made based on a combination of past performance and quoted prices, with past performance being a significant factor as per FAR 12.203(a)(2), not solely the lowest price.

Highland Wholesale Foods Inc. was awarded the following items:

• Mayonnaise (Dressing): 384 Gallons at $7.5 per Gallon.

• Tomatoes, Canned, Crushed: 56 Cases at $18.5 per Case.

• Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel, Canned: 56 Cases at $25 per Case.

• Vegetable, Collard Greens, Canned: 56 Cases at $32 per Case.

• Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend), Canned: 336 Cases at $27 per Case.

• Solicitation Number: 15B40825Q00000010

• Procurement: Subsistence items for the 1st Quarter of FY 2026.

• Award Basis: Past performance was a key consideration, alongside price.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes were due by August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST.

• Note: This is a Notice of Award only and does not constitute a contract.