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, under the Department of Justice, has issued an Award Notice for the 2nd Quarter FY 2026 Religious/Kosher Diet supplies. This opportunity, originally a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), saw awards distributed among multiple vendors for various Kosher food items.
Award Details
Nine responses were received for Solicitation 15B40826Q00000002. Awards were made to the following vendors for specific Kosher diet items:
- BP Food Services: Kosher Coffee and Fruit Flavored Drink Powder.
- Elwood International: Kosher Vegetable Juice, Margarine, Mayonnaise, Tartar Sauce, Tomato Catsup, Jelly, and Peanut Butter.
- Mina Holdings LLC: Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water.
- LA Foods: A range of Kosher Meat meals (Beans and Franks, Chicken Wing, Chicken Cacciatore, Turkey Cutlet, Meatloaf), Kosher Parve Pasta with Vegetable Protein Meat Sauce meal, Kosher Dairy Omelet meals (Cheese, Spanish), and Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat.
- JNS Foods: Kosher Parve Fish Fillet meal, Kosher Meat meals (Chicken Chow Mein, Hawaiian Meatballs, Spaghetti and Meatballs), Kosher Dairy Vegetable Protein Lasagna meal, Kosher Cereal, and Kosher Instant Oatmeal.
- Shaver Foods: Kosher Sardines in Soybean Oil, Potato Chips, Prepared Yellow Mustard, and Non-Carbohydrate Sugar Substitute.
Evaluation & Process
FCI Leavenworth considered all quotes received by the submission deadline of November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. Awards were based on vendors demonstrating a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely on the lowest price. Past performance information was gathered from a wide variety of government and non-government sources.
Important Note
This document serves as a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract. The award notice was published on February 12, 2026.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Kathleen Wood at kwood1@bop.gov or 913-682-8700 x1320.