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 Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth, has issued an Award Notice for the FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal solicitation (15B40825Q00000010). This notice details awards made to multiple vendors for various food, oils, and fats products. The solicitation was a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Awards
Awards were made for a wide range of subsistence items, including:
- Meats: Bologna, fish fillets, beef sandwich steaks, chicken filets, chicken leg quarters.
- Dairy/Alternatives: Cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella), non-fat dry milk.
- Grains/Pasta: Rice, various pasta forms (elbow, lasagna, spaghetti, ziti), pancake mix, cereal.
- Vegetables/Legumes: Fresh/frozen carrots, canned tomatoes (crushed, diced), canned corn, canned collard greens, canned mixed vegetables, canned peas, frozen broccoli, dry beans (black eyed, kidney, pinto).
- Condiments/Dressings: Mayonnaise, salad dressing, syrup, tomato catsup, tomato paste.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Solicitation Number: 15B40825Q00000010
- Original Submission Deadline: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Notice Published: February 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS
- Note: This is a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract.
Evaluation Factors
A total of 21 responses were received for the solicitation. Awards were made to vendors based on a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2). This meant that past performance was a significant factor, and awards were not solely based on the lowest price, as stated in the original solicitation. Past performance information was considered from a wide variety of sources, both inside and outside the Government.
Awarded Vendors (Examples)
Key vendors receiving awards include:
- Advanced Commodities LLC: Chicken Leg Quarters, Pancake Mix.
- Elwood International: Salad Dressing, Syrup, Tomato Catsup.
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc.: Mayonnaise, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Corn, Canned Collard Greens, Canned Mixed Vegetables.
- Matts Trading Inc.: Frozen Carrots, Bologna.
- Mina Holdings LLC: Dry Beans, Rice, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Canned Peas, Frozen Broccoli, various Pasta, Cereal, Canned Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Canned Green Beans, Canned Carrots.
- Pueblo Trading Company: Beef Sandwich Steaks, Chicken Filet, Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact Kathleen Wood at kwood1@bop.gov or 913-682-8700 ext. 1320.