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
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth, has issued an Award Notice for the Subsistence 2nd Quarter FY 2026 solicitation (15B40826Q00000001). This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, for various food items, received 26 responses. Awards were made based on high past performance records, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely on the lowest price. This notice serves to inform about the awarded vendors and items and does not constitute a contract.
Award Details
Multiple vendors were awarded for various subsistence items:
- National Food Group: Awarded for 1,000 LB of Soy Protein Products (SPP), Meat Flavor, Bits or Crumbles at $3.1500/LB.
- Mina Holdings LLC: Awarded for various pasta types (Elbow, Lasagna, Spaghetti, Ziti) totaling 11,500 LB, 24,000 LB of Prepared, Ready-to-Eat Cereal, and 280 cases of Canned Whole Kernel Corn.
- Advanced Commodities: Awarded for 5,500 LB of Meats, Beef Roast (IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180) at $3.889/LB.
- North Star Imports: Awarded for 12,000 LB of Meats, Ground Beef, 80% Lean (IMPS 136) at $2.63/LB, and 3,000 LB of Meats, Ground Beef Patties, 80% Lean (IMPS 1136) at $2.75/LB.
- Smooth Sailing Group: Awarded for 68,760 cases of Eggs, Shell, Whole, Fresh, U.S. Grade A, Large, at $0.7284 per case.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Solicitation Number: 15B40826Q00000001
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Original Quote Submission Deadline: November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Award Notice Published: February 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS
Evaluation Criteria
Awards were based on a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), as explicitly stated in the solicitation. Past performance information was considered from a wide variety of government and non-government sources. The lowest price was not the sole determining factor.
Important Note
This document is solely a notice of award and does not constitute a contract.