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 Prison System / Bureau of Prisons (FCI Leavenworth) has issued Award Notices for the Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 3 Subsistence Requirements. These awards cover various food items for FCI Leavenworth, KS, and were made under a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The awards are for the provision of subsistence items, including a range of meat products such as beef (ground beef, patties, roasts, frankfurters), chicken (leg quarters, filets, boneless breast), fish (breaded fillets), pork (Italian sausage, roasts), and turkey (boneless, skinless breast). Products must comply with Federal, State, and local regulations, including the FD&C Act and allergen labeling. Frozen items require delivery appointments, and product dating must be 6 months or younger upon delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (for Quarter 3 Subsistence Requirements)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard.
- Award Date: Published March 9, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Leavenworth, KS 66048.
Evaluation
The acquisition was set aside for small business concerns. Evaluation factors included Price and Past Performance. Past performance was assessed on a Go/No-Go basis, considering timeliness of deliveries and order accuracy/completeness, with all vendors receiving a "Go" rating. The best value determination was based on the lowest price per line item, leading to multiple awards.
Additional Notes
This notice confirms the issuance of awards for Quarter 3. A previous solicitation for Q2 meat specifications indicated an estimated value of $235,243.50 for those specific items, providing insight into the scale of these subsistence requirements. This award decision memo provides critical information on the evaluation criteria and confirms the small business set-aside status.