Purchase Order 15B21126P00000064

The Federal Bureau of Prisons awarded a $27,381.60 firm fixed-price purchase order to The Smooth Sailing Group LLC on March 12, 2026, for subsistence products required by Federal Correctional Institution Otisville during the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The contract, which is designated as a total small business set-aside, encompasses approximately 101 line items of food products including proteins, dairy, grains, legumes, prepared foods, condiments, and spices necessary for institutional food service operations at the facility. The Smooth Sailing Group LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small disadvantaged business and SBA-certified HUBZone firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, must deliver all products to FCI Otisville in Otisville, New York by the April 30, 2026 completion date, with delivery required within 30 days of order receipt during standard business hours.

The contract was awarded through competitive quotation following a solicitation posted on February 18, 2026, with award decisions based on price evaluation and past performance assessment. As a specialized provider of food service products to federal correctional facilities, The Smooth Sailing Group LLC has demonstrated consistent capability in meeting Bureau of Prisons requirements, including strict adherence to delivery windows, temperature control specifications for perishable and frozen items, and compliance with National Menu Specifications and Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act regulations. The vendor's extensive track record of securing quarterly procurement contracts across numerous correctional facilities demonstrates its established expertise within the Federal Bureau of Prisons procurement ecosystem.