FCI Leavenworth QTR 2 Subsistence
Overview
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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). Multiple awards were made to various vendors for a wide range of food and subsistence items, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The awards prioritized vendors with high past performance records, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), over solely the lowest price.
Award Details
- Solicitation Title: FCI Leavenworth QTR 2 Subsistence (Subsistence 2nd Quarter FY 2026)
- Solicitation ID: 15B40826Q00000001
- Awarding Agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Leavenworth (Department of Justice)
- Notice Type: Award Notice
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Responses Received: 26 quotes
- Submission Deadline (Original Solicitation): November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
- Award Notice Date: February 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS
Scope of Awards
Awards were made for a comprehensive list of subsistence items, primarily falling under Food, Oils And Fats (PSC 8945). This includes various meats (beef, chicken, fish), dairy products (cheese, eggs), grains (pasta, cereal), and canned vegetables (beans, tomatoes, corn, peas).
Awarded Vendors & Items
Awards were distributed among several vendors:
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc.: Canned vegetables and beans.
- National Food Group: Soy protein products.
- Pueblo Trading Company: Frozen potatoes, various beef cuts, chicken, fish fillets, and cheeses.
- Advanced Commodities: Beef roasts.
- North Star Imports: Ground beef and beef patties.
- Smooth Sailing Group: Shell eggs.
- Mina Holdings LLC: Pasta, cereal, and canned corn.
- ThriveMed LLC: Tortillas and grated Parmesan/Romano cheese.
- EMA Foods: Breaded chicken and fish.
Evaluation Criteria
The awards were based on a combination of past performance and quoted prices. Crucially, high past performance records were prioritized as a significant factor, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), even if a vendor did not offer the absolute lowest price. Past performance information was gathered from both government and non-government sources.
Important Notes
This document serves solely as a notice of award and does not constitute a contract. All 26 quotes received by the stated deadline were considered during the evaluation process.