FCI Leavenworth FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Meal
Overview
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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 opportunity resulted in awards to multiple vendors for various food items. The awards were based on high past performance records, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely the lowest price.
Scope of Awards
Awards were made for a wide range of subsistence items for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026, including:
- Meats: Bologna, Fish Fillets, Ground Beef, Ground Beef Patties, Beef Sandwich Steaks, Chicken Filets, Chicken Leg Quarters.
- Vegetables: Carrots (frozen/canned), Corn (canned), Collard Greens (canned), Mixed Vegetables (canned), Green Beans (canned), Sweet Peas (canned), Broccoli (frozen).
- Dairy/Alternatives: Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Tofu.
- Grains/Pasta: Pancake Mix, various Pasta types (Elbow, Lasagna, Spaghetti, Ziti), Rice, Cereal.
- Condiments/Sauces: Mayonnaise, Canned Tomatoes (crushed/diced), Tomato Paste, Salad Dressing, Syrup, Tomato Catsup.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Solicitation Number: 15B40825Q00000010
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Awarding Office: FCI LEAVENWORTH, Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS 66048, United States
- Published Date: February 11, 2026
Evaluation and Process
A total of 21 responses were received by the submission deadline of August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. Awards were made to vendors demonstrating a high past performance record, as stipulated in the solicitation and in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2). Past performance information was gathered from various government and non-government sources. This notice serves as an official award announcement and does not constitute a contract.
Awarded Vendors (Partial List)
- Matts Trading Inc.
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc.
- North Star Imports
- Pueblo Trading Company
- Advanced Commodities LLC
- Elwood International
- Mina Holdings LLC
- Clarks Trading Company