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 FCI Leavenworth QTR 2 Subsistence opportunity (Solicitation 15B40826Q00000001). This procurement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, 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.
Award Details
Multiple vendors were awarded contracts for various subsistence items:
- Advanced Commodities: Meats, Beef Roast (5,500 LB at $3.889/LB).
- EMA Foods: Meats, Chicken Filet (10,000 LB at $1.5500/LB) and Meats, Fish Fillet (3,500 LB at $1.9700/LB).
- Mina Holdings LLC: Pasta (Elbow, Lasagna, Spaghetti, Ziti - total 11,500 LB at various prices), Cereal (24,000 LB at $0.835/LB), and Canned Corn (280 CS at $23.95/CS).
- National Food Group: Soy Protein Products (1,000 LB at $3.1500/LB).
- North Star Imports: Meats, Ground Beef (12,000 LB at $2.63/LB) and Meats, Ground Beef Patties (3,000 LB at $2.75/LB).
- Smooth Sailing Group: Eggs, Shell, Whole, Fresh (68,760 cases at $0.7284/case).
- ThriveMed LLC: Tortillas (33,000 EA at $0.0900/EA) and Parmesan/Romano Cheese (300 LB at $2.8700/LB).
Evaluation Criteria
Awards were determined by prioritizing vendors with a high past performance record, as outlined in FAR 12.203(a)(2) and stated in the original solicitation. This approach considered past performance information from a wide variety of government and non-government sources, and was not solely based on the lowest price.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 8945 (Food, Oils And Fats)
- Original Quote Submission Deadline: November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Award Notice Published: February 12, 2026
Important Note
This document serves as a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract.