FCI Leavenworth QTR 2 Subsistence
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
This is an Award Notice from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth, for the FCI Leavenworth QTR 2 Subsistence solicitation (15B40826Q00000001). The opportunity was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A total of 26 responses were received. Awards were made based on high past performance records, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely on the lowest price.
Award Details
Awards were made to two vendors for various food items:
- National Food Group was awarded for Soy Protein Products (SPP), Meat Flavor, Bits or Crumbles. This includes 1000 LB of dehydrated soy protein products with 50-90% protein content, free of animal by-products, at a unit price of $3.1500.
- North Star Imports was awarded for Meats, Beef. This includes:
- Ground Beef, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered frozen (12,000 LB at $2.63/LB). Requirements include current raw material, no more than 20% fat, no added water/binders, and product 6 months or younger upon delivery.
- Ground Beef Patties, 80% Lean, IMPS 1136, frozen, round, with paper separation or IQF (3,000 LB at $2.75/LB). Similar requirements regarding raw material, fat content, and additives.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Original Solicitation Title: Subsistence 2nd Quarter FY 2026
- Original Solicitation Number: 15B40826Q00000001
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Original Submission Deadline: November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Award Notice Date: February 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS
Evaluation
The FCI Leavenworth considered all 26 quotes received by the deadline. Awards were based on vendors demonstrating a high past performance record, as outlined in FAR 12.203(a)(2), and not exclusively on the lowest price, as stated in the original RFQ solicitation. 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 information, contact Kathleen Wood at kwood1@bop.gov or 913-682-8700 ext. 1320.