Purchase Order 15B21326P00000047

The Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, awarded a purchase order to Shaver Foods LLC (doing business as Shaver Produce) for subsistence and food-related items in the amount of $39,598.84. This firm fixed-price contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, covers the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 (January 1 through March 31, 2026) and requires delivery of over 70 different food and spice items including rice, chicken, beef, fish, vegetables, cake mixes, tortillas, spices, and condiments. Shaver Foods, a small business concern based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, will perform all work directly as the prime contractor with no identified subcontractors, and all items are subject to strict Buy American Act compliance and federal food safety standards.

Shaver Foods has established itself as a specialized and reliable supplier to the federal corrections system, with a demonstrated track record of securing numerous quarterly food service contracts across multiple Bureau of Prisons facilities nationwide. The company maintains expertise in meeting specialized dietary requirements, including kosher and halal certified meals, while adhering to rigorous nutritional specifications and temperature-controlled delivery and storage protocols mandated by the Bureau of Prisons. The award follows a competitive Request for Quote solicitation posted January 15, 2026, which was evaluated using a best value determination method considering price, past performance, and technical acceptability, with deliveries required by February 27, 2026.