FCI Leavenworth QTR 2 Subsistence
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Award Notices for the Quarter 2 Subsistence solicitation (15B40826Q00000001), a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Multiple vendors were awarded contracts for various food items, including fresh produce, meats, dairy, and dry goods, to support the facility's needs for the 2nd Quarter of FY 2026.
Purpose and Background
This notice serves as an award announcement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 15.207-2. The solicitation, "Subsistence 2nd Quarter FY 2026," received 26 responses by the submission deadline of November 24, 2025, 7:00 AM CST. Awards were made to multiple vendors for a wide range of subsistence items.
Award Basis
Award decisions were based on a combination of past performance and quoted prices. Crucially, FCI Leavenworth prioritized vendors with a high past performance record, in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2), even if their quotes were not the absolute lowest price. Past performance information was gathered from both government and non-government sources.
Awarded Vendors and Items
Awards were distributed among several small businesses for various food categories:
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc.: Canned goods including blackeye peas, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, whole kernel corn, peas and carrots, and sweet peas.
- Pueblo Trading Company: Frozen potatoes (French fries), various meats (beef sandwich steaks, beef for stewing, boneless skinless chicken, fish fillets), and cheeses (Cheddar, Mozzarella).
- National Food Group: Soy Protein Products (SPP), meat flavor, bits or crumbles.
- JNS Foods: Dry beans (black, black eyed peas), canned beans (garbanzo, navy), non-fat dry milk, tomato paste, canned beets, canned sweet peas, frozen broccoli, and chicken leg quarters.
- Advanced Commodities: Meats, Beef Roast (Top or Bottom Round, Gooseneck, or Strip Loin).
- North Star Imports: Ground beef (80% lean) and ground beef patties (80% lean).
- Smooth Sailing Group: Shell Eggs, Whole, Fresh, U.S. Grade A, Large.
- Mina Holdings LLC: Various pasta forms (macaroni, lasagna, spaghetti, ziti), prepared ready-to-eat cereal, and canned whole kernel corn.
- ThriveMed LLC: Wheat tortillas and grated Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed cheese.
- EMA Foods: Breaded chicken filet and breaded fish (Cod or other fillet block).
- RealGov Solutions LLC: Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light.
Important Notes
This is a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract. The information provided details the winning bidders and their respective awarded line items and prices. The primary contact for this opportunity is Kathleen Wood (kwood1@bop.gov, 91368287001320).