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 opportunity resulted in awards to multiple vendors for a wide range of food and related items. A key evaluation factor was high past performance, which was prioritized over the lowest price, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2).
Scope of Awards
Awards were made to 13 vendors for various subsistence items to support FCI Leavenworth. These items include:
- Meats & Poultry: Ground beef, beef patties, beef sandwich steaks, chicken filet, chicken leg quarters, frankfurters, turkey breast, bologna, and fish fillets.
- Dairy & Alternatives: Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, non-fat dry milk, and tofu.
- Produce (Fresh/Frozen/Canned): Carrots, corn, collard greens, mixed vegetables, green beans, peas, broccoli, beets, spinach, and tomatoes (diced, crushed, paste, catsup).
- Dry Goods & Prepared Foods: Pasta (elbow, lasagna, spaghetti, ziti), cereal, dry beans (black eyed, kidney, pinto), rice, pancake mix, yellow cake mix, corn starch, potato chips, wheat tortillas, salad dressing, table syrup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and soy protein products.
- Other: Sporks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Original Solicitation Deadline: August 18, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Award Notice Published: February 11, 2026
Evaluation
A total of 21 responses were received for the original solicitation. Awards were made to vendors demonstrating a high past performance record, as per FAR 12.203(a)(2), even if their quotes were not the lowest priced. 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. For further details, contact Kathleen Wood at kwood1@bop.gov or 913-682-8700 x1320.