Purchase Order 15B20126P00000073

Bickels Snack Foods Inc., a York, Pennsylvania-based food manufacturer specializing in Bureau of Prisons provisioning, was awarded a $15,930 firm fixed-price purchase order by Federal Correctional Complex Allenwood on April 1, 2026. This Total Small Business set-aside contract calls for the delivery of subsistence and food-related items during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, with performance running through June 30, 2026. The award encompasses 111 line items including prepared meals (kosher, halal, and standard options), individual food components, dry goods, condiments, canned and frozen products, bulk meats, dairy items, and operational supplies to support the facility's food service operations. All items must comply with National Menu Specifications, meet strict freshness requirements with valid production and expiration dates, and be delivered between April 1-17, 2026, palletized unless prior arrangement with the food service administrator is documented.

The procurement was issued by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, which manages federal correctional facilities nationwide. The solicitation, posted February 11, 2026, was designated exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee size standard. Evaluation criteria weighted price and past performance approximately equally, requiring all quoters to achieve a "Go" rating on past performance metrics including delivery timeliness and order accuracy. Bickels Snack Foods Inc. was selected as the prime contractor with no subcontracting involvement, reflecting the company's established track record as a direct vendor to multiple Bureau of Prisons facilities across multiple states.