FCI Leavenworth Halal Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Solicitation 15B40826Q00000003, "Halal 2nd Quarter FY 2026," for the provision of Certified Halal Food items. The award was made to LA Foods under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Awards were based on high past performance, not solely on the lowest price, as per FAR 12.203(a)(2).
Scope of Award
The award covers a variety of certified Halal meals and food items, including:
- Certified Halal Fish Fillet Meal (14 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Beans and Franks Meal (18 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Wing Meal (16 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Cacciatore Meal (20 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Chicken Chow Mein Meal (20 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Turkey Cutlet Meal (16 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Meatloaf Meal (16 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Hawaiian Meatballs Meal (15 oz)
- Certified Halal Meat - Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal (20 oz)
- Certified Halal Cheese Omelet Meal (7 oz)
- Certified Halal Spanish Omelet Meal (7 oz)
- Certified Halal Bologna Luncheon Meat
Each meal type was awarded in cases of 20 units, with specific descriptions and pricing detailed in the award document. The bologna luncheon meat was awarded for 240 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 15B40826Q00000003
- Award Date: February 12, 2026 (Published Date)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Original Quote Submission Deadline: November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Agency: Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS
Evaluation
Two responses were received for the solicitation. Awards were made to vendors demonstrating a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely on the lowest price. All quotes submitted by the deadline were considered.
Important Note
This document serves as a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract.