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 Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement involved the supply of various food items for the facility in Leavenworth, KS. Awards were made to multiple vendors based on high past performance, not solely the lowest price.
Opportunity Details
This notice pertains to Solicitation 15B40825Q00000010, titled "Subsistence 1st Quarter FY 2026," which sought to procure a wide range of food, oils, and fats (Product Service Code 8945) for FCI Leavenworth. The solicitation was published by the Department of Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons.
Award Details
A total of 21 responses were received by the submission deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. Awards were made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.207-2 and FAR 12.203(a)(2). The primary evaluation factor was high past performance, which was considered from various government and non-government sources, and could override the lowest price.
Awarded Vendors and Items
Multiple vendors received awards for various subsistence items:
- Advanced Commodities LLC: Awarded for Meats (Chicken Leg Quarter) and Pancake Mix.
- Clarks Trading Company: Awarded for Tofu.
- Elwood International: Awarded for Salad Dressing, Table Syrup, and Tomato Catsup.
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc.: Awarded for Mayonnaise, Canned Tomatoes, Canned Corn, Canned Collard Greens, and Canned Mixed Vegetables.
- Matts Trading Inc.: Awarded for Frozen Carrots, Bologna, and Fish Fillets.
- Mina Holdings LLC: Awarded for a broad range of items including various Pastas (Macaroni, Lasagna, Spaghetti, Ziti), Prepared Cereal, Canned Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Canned Green Beans, Canned Carrots, Dry Beans (Black Eyed Peas, Kidney, Pinto), Long Grain Milled Rice, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Canned Sweet Peas, and Frozen Broccoli.
- Pueblo Trading Company: Awarded for Meats (Beef Sandwich Steaks, Chicken Filet) and Cheeses (Cheddar, Mozzarella).
Important Notes
This document serves as a Notice of Award only and does not constitute a contract. The notice was published on February 11, 2026. For further information, contact Kathleen Wood at kwood1@bop.gov or 913-682-8700 ext. 1320.