Purchase Order 15B21526P00000038

The United States Penitentiary Canaan, operating under the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons, awarded a $53,794.72 firm fixed-price purchase order to Shaver Foods LLC (doing business as Shaver Produce) for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, effective January 1 through March 31, 2026. This total small business set-aside contract covers the procurement of subsistence items including frozen, kosher, and specialty meats required to feed the facility's inmate population. The solicitation, posted on November 21, 2025, with a December 5, 2025 deadline, encompassed approximately 65 line items of food products with strict specifications including U.S. Grade A or equivalent quality standards and kosher certification where applicable. All items were required to have expiration dates no earlier than April 30, 2026, with delivery scheduled for January 1–31, 2026.

Shaver Foods LLC, a small business limited liability company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has established itself as a consistent federal supplier to correctional facilities nationwide since its registration in the System for Award Management in 2003. The company specializes in providing comprehensive food products and services to Bureau of Prisons facilities, with a demonstrated track record of securing multiple contract awards across various federal correctional institutions. Awards are evaluated primarily on price fairness and past performance, with emphasis on delivery timeliness and order accuracy. This contract represents part of the Bureau of Prisons' ongoing operations to ensure adequate nutrition and specialized dietary accommodations for incarcerated individuals across the federal correctional system.