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 the FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal solicitation (15B40825Q00000010). Awards were made to multiple vendors for various food items, with past performance being a primary evaluation factor, as per FAR 12.203(a)(2), even over the lowest price. The original solicitation was a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Award
Awards cover a wide range of subsistence items for FCI Leavenworth, including:
- Meats: Beef sandwich steaks, chicken filets, chicken leg quarters, bologna, and fish fillets.
- Vegetables: Carrots, corn, collard greens, mixed vegetables, and canned tomatoes.
- Dairy/Condiments: Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, salad dressing, syrup, and tomato catsup.
- Other: Pancake mix.
Award Details
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth (Department of Justice)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Original Solicitation Title: Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026
- Original Solicitation Number: 15B40825Q00000010
- Original Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Number of Responses Received: 21
- Award Date (Notice Published): February 11, 2026
Awarded Vendors
Awards were distributed among several vendors, including:
- Matts Trading Inc. (Vegetables, Bologna, Fish Fillets)
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc. (Mayonnaise, Canned Vegetables)
- Elwood International (Salad Dressing, Syrup, Tomato Catsup)
- Pueblo Trading Company (Beef Sandwich Steaks, Chicken Filets, Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese)
- Advanced Commodities LLC (Chicken Leg Quarters, Pancake Mix)
Evaluation
Awards were based on a comprehensive evaluation that prioritized high past performance records in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2). This approach meant that awards were not exclusively granted to the lowest-priced quotes, as explicitly stated in the original solicitation. Past performance information was gathered from various government and non-government sources.
Additional Notes
This document serves solely as a Notice of Award and does not constitute a contract. It provides transparency regarding the outcome of the solicitation process.