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 Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons (FCI Leavenworth) has issued an Award Notice for subsistence supplies for the 2nd Quarter of FY 2026 under solicitation 15B40826Q00000001. This notice identifies multiple vendors selected to provide a wide range of food products to the facility located in Leavenworth, KS.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers the delivery of various food items to support prison operations, including:
- Meats: Ground beef, beef roasts, chicken (filets, leg quarters, boneless), turkey, fish fillets, and frankfurters.
- Vegetables: Canned and frozen varieties including corn, peas, carrots, beets, and broccoli.
- Dairy & Staples: Shell eggs, non-fat dry milk, various cheeses (cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan), pasta, rice, cereal, and tortillas.
- Specialty Items: Soy protein products and canned beans.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Multiple Vendors)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Deadline (Original): November 24, 2025
- Award Date: February 12, 2026
- Location: Leavenworth, KS
Evaluation
The agency received 26 responses to the solicitation. Awards were made to vendors demonstrating a high past performance record in accordance with FAR 12.203(a)(2). The government prioritized past performance over the lowest price to ensure reliable delivery and quality. Past performance information was gathered from both internal government sources and external entities.
Awarded Vendors
Key awardees include:
- Highland Wholesale Foods Inc. (Canned goods)
- Pueblo Trading Company (Meats, frozen potatoes, cheese)
- National Food Group (Soy protein)
- Matts Trading Company (Frozen vegetables, turkey, hot dogs)
- Advanced Commodities (Beef roast)
- North Star Imports (Ground beef)
- Smooth Sailing Group (Eggs)
- Mina Holdings LLC (Pasta, cereal)
- ThriveMed LLC (Tortillas, cheese)
- EMA Foods (Breaded meats)
- RealGov Solutions LLC (Rice)
- JNS Foods (Beans, canned vegetables, chicken)
Additional Notes
This document is a notice of award only and does not constitute a contract. All quotes received by the deadline were considered.