FCI Leavenworth QTR 3 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 (BOP), specifically FCI Leavenworth, is soliciting quotes for subsistence food items for the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract for deliveries between April 1, 2026, and April 14, 2026, to Leavenworth, KS. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 27, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Central Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of various food items, including beans, pasta, meats, dairy, canned goods, and produce, as detailed in the attached specifications spreadsheet. All items must meet specific Commercial Item Descriptions (CID) or FDA regulations, and National Menu Specifications. Deliveries must be made within 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CST (excluding federal holidays), and must be palletized. Strict temperature controls apply for perishable and frozen goods.
Contract Details
This will result in multiple Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) awards. Awards exceeding $15,000 will be issued as Purchase Orders, while those under $15,000 will be processed via Government Purchase Card transactions. Quotes must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation close date.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are requested as quotations and must be submitted via email to Kathleen Wood, Contract Specialist, at kwood1@bop.gov. No fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Bidders must complete the attached specification spreadsheet by adding per-unit prices for desired items, ensuring quantities, unit pricing, and packaging descriptions are included. The "Vendor Quote Cover Sheet" must also be completed. Evaluation will be based on pricing per line item (fairness and reasonableness) and past performance (Go/No-Go basis, assessing timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of deliveries).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable NAICS code is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700 employees.
Key Documents & Notes
Bidders must review the "3rd QTR FY 26 Specs Subsistence.xlsx" for detailed item specifications, the "Delivery Schedule.rtf" for delivery requirements, and the "Vendor Quote Cover Sheet.docx" for required company information. Compliance with all specifications, including product origin (US or Canada unless stated otherwise), is mandatory. Vendors are responsible for monitoring www.sam.gov for any updates or amendments.