FCI Leavenworth FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Award Notices for the FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal solicitation (15B40825Q00000010). Awards were made to multiple vendors for various food items, with past performance being a key evaluation factor, as per FAR 12.203(a)(2), often overriding the lowest price. This opportunity was a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Award Details
A total of 21 responses were received for the solicitation, which closed on August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. Awards were distributed among several vendors for a wide range of subsistence items, including:
- Matts Trading Inc.: Frozen carrots, and beef/turkey/chicken bologna.
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc.: Mayonnaise, canned crushed tomatoes, canned corn, canned collard greens, and canned mixed vegetables.
- Mina Holdings LLC: Various pasta types (macaroni, lasagna, spaghetti, ziti), ready-to-eat cereal, canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, canned green beans, and canned carrots.
- Pueblo Trading Company: Beef sandwich steaks, chicken filets, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Advanced Commodities LLC: Raw chicken leg quarters and pancake mix.
- Elwood International: Salad dressing, table syrup, and tomato catsup.
- An unnamed vendor: Fish fillets.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Original Solicitation Response Date: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Award Notice Published: February 11, 2026
- Department/Agency: Department of Justice / Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth
Evaluation Criteria
Awards were based on a comprehensive evaluation that prioritized high past performance records, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.203(a)(2). This meant that awards were not solely determined by the lowest price, as explicitly stated in the original solicitation. Past performance information was gathered from a wide variety of government and non-government sources.
Important Notes
This document serves solely as a notice of award and does not constitute a contract. Specific product specifications, including grades, origins, and packaging requirements, were detailed for each awarded item in the original solicitation.