Purchase Order 15B10926P00000020

Elwood International, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Copiague, New York, was awarded a $18,968.80 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Federal Medical Center Lexington, a civilian facility operated under the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, was awarded on January 2, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of January 23, 2026. Under this second quarter Fiscal Year 2026 subsistence procurement, Elwood International will supply approximately 50 line items of food products to support inmate feeding operations at FMC Lexington in Kentucky, including proteins such as tuna, frozen chicken, beef, and fish; vegetables; condiments and spices; baked goods and cake mixes; and specialty items with both kosher and non-kosher certification options to accommodate diverse dietary and religious requirements.

Elwood International has established a robust track record as a primary food supplier to Bureau of Prisons facilities nationwide, with extensive experience delivering comprehensive food service solutions across multiple correctional complexes and detention centers. The company performs all manufacturing and distribution work at its Copiague facility and maintains strict adherence to federal specifications including temperature controls for perishable items, packaging requirements, delivery schedules, and U.S. Grade certification standards. This award continues Elwood International's consistent receipt of quarterly food service contracts from the Bureau of Prisons, with typical purchase order values ranging from approximately $1,500 to $60,000, reflecting the company's demonstrated capability to meet the operational feeding requirements of federal correctional institutions.