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 Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement involved the supply of various food items for the second quarter of FY 2026. Awards were made to multiple vendors based on high past performance records, not solely the lowest price, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2). This notice was published on February 12, 2026.
Award Details
A total of 26 responses were received by the submission deadline of November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. The following vendors were awarded specific subsistence items:
- Advanced Commodities: Meats, Beef Roast (5,500 LB at $3.889/LB).
- EMA Foods: Meats, Chicken Filet (10,000 LB at $1.55/LB) and Meats, Fish, Breaded (3,500 LB at $1.97/LB).
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc.: Canned Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, Peas & Carrots, and Sweet Peas (various quantities and prices).
- Mina Holdings LLC: Pasta (Elbow, Lasagna, Spaghetti, Ziti), Cereal, and Canned Corn (various quantities and prices).
- National Food Group: Soy Protein Products (1,000 LB at $3.15/LB).
- North Star Imports: Meats, Ground Beef (12,000 LB at $2.63/LB) and Ground Beef Patties (3,000 LB at $2.75/LB).
- Pueblo Trading Company: Frozen Potatoes, Beef Sandwich Steaks, Beef for Stewing, Boneless Skinless Chicken, Fish Fillets, Cheddar Cheese, and Mozzarella Cheese (various quantities and prices).
- RealGov Solutions LLC: Rice, Long Grain MILLED, Parboiled Light (25,000 LB at $0.432/LB).
- Smooth Sailing Group: Eggs, Shell, Whole, Fresh, U.S. Grade A, Large (68,760 cases at $0.7284/case).
- ThriveMed LLC: Tortillas (33,000 EA at $0.09/EA) and Grated Parmesan or Parmesan/Romano Cheese (300 LB at $2.87/LB).
Evaluation Criteria
Awards prioritized vendors with a high past performance record, as per FAR 12.203(a)(2), rather than solely the lowest price. Past performance information was considered from both government and non-government sources.
Important Note
This document serves as a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract.