FCI Leavenworth QTR 2 Kosher Solicitation
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 QTR 2 Kosher Solicitation (Solicitation 15B40826Q00000002) for Religious/Kosher Diet supplies for the 2nd Quarter of FY 2026. This opportunity was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Awards were made based on a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely on the lowest price.
Award Details
Nine responses were received by the submission deadline of November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. The following vendors were awarded items:
- BP Food Services:
- Kosher Coffee, Instant, Individual Serving Packet: 150,000 units at $0.0260/unit
- Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet: 500,000 units at $0.0161/unit
- Elwood International:
- Kosher Vegetable Juice: 3,500 EA at $0.6000/EA
- Kosher Margarine: 17,000 EA at $0.0700/EA
- Kosher Dressing, Mayonnaise: 59,000 EA at $0.0300/EA
- Kosher Tartar Sauce: 50,000 EA at $0.0270/EA
- Kosher Tomato Catsup: 95,000 EA at $0.0135/EA
- Kosher Jelly, Fruit: 25,000 EA at $0.0350/EA
- Kosher Peanut Butter: 10,000 EA at $0.1080/EA
- Mina Holdings LLC:
- Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual (4-6 oz): 1,800 units at $0.9900/unit
Procurement Notes
Past performance information was considered from a wide variety of sources, both inside and outside the Government. All individual packages for awarded items must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published Date: February 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kathleen Wood at kwood1@bop.gov or 913-682-8700 ext. 1320.