Purchase Order 15B40926P00000067

North Star Imports, LLC, a small business based in Eagan, Minnesota, was awarded a $51,448.20 firm fixed-price purchase order by the United States Penitentiary Marion on January 1, 2026, for subsistence and food service supplies. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, carries an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2026, and represents the second quarter fiscal year 2026 procurement under the North Star program. Performance will take place in St. Paul, Minnesota. North Star Imports specializes in providing comprehensive food service solutions to federal correctional facilities, offering an extensive range of products including meats, dairy products, bakery goods, frozen and canned items, dry goods, produce, condiments, and specialized dietary options such as kosher and halal-certified meals to support the operational and nutritional requirements of incarcerated populations.

This award reflects the Federal Bureau of Prisons' strategy to maintain reliable food service procurement while supporting small business participation within the federal contracting system. North Star Imports has established itself as a key supplier to the Bureau of Prisons across multiple correctional institutions nationwide, consistently serving as a prime contractor with no identified subcontractors since its System for Award Management registration in June 2012. The company's contract history demonstrates consistent quarterly awards ranging from approximately $7,000 to $181,000, with all contracts structured as firm fixed-price purchase orders dedicated to supporting the dietary and operational needs of federal detention centers, correctional institutions, and penitentiaries throughout the United States.