FCI Leavenworth QTR 2 Kosher Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Religious/Kosher Diet supplies for the 2nd Quarter of FY 2026. Awards were made to BP Food Services and Elwood International under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
This award covers the provision of various Kosher food items, including instant coffee, fruit-flavored drink powder, vegetable juice, margarine, mayonnaise dressing, tartar sauce, tomato catsup, jelly, and peanut butter, for the Federal Correctional Institution in Leavenworth, KS.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Date: February 12, 2026
- Original Submission Deadline: November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
Award Details
FCI Leavenworth considered 9 responses for Solicitation 15B40826Q00000002. Awards were based on a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely the lowest price.
Awarded Vendors and Items:
- BP Food Services:
- Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet (EA): 150,000 units at $0.0260/unit
- Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet (EA): 500,000 units at $0.0161/unit
- Elwood International:
- Kosher Vegetable Juice: 3,500 EA @ $0.6000 each
- Kosher Margarine: 17,000 EA @ $0.0700 each
- Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise: 59,000 EA @ $0.0300 each
- Kosher Tartar Sauce: 50,000 EA @ $0.0270 each
- Kosher Tomato Catsup: 95,000 EA @ $0.0135 each
- Kosher Jelly, Fruit: 25,000 EA @ $0.0350 each
- Kosher Peanut Butter: 10,000 EA @ $0.1080 each
Important Note
This is a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract. All individual packages must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher.