The Medical Center for Federal Prisoners Springfield awarded a purchase order to The Smooth Sailing Group LLC, a HUBZone-certified small business, for $17,367.60 under a total small business set-aside on October 22, 2026.
Work is performed in St. Petersburg, Florida. The order covers first-quarter FY27 food service for the facility, including approximately 305 line items spanning dry goods, canned and frozen vegetables and fruits, fresh produce, meats, dairy products, condiments, and certified kosher and halal meal items. Delivery is scheduled to occur between October 1 and the end of the third full week of the quarter, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with all items delivered at appropriate temperatures (34–40°F for perishables, 0°F or below for frozen) and expiration dates no earlier than December 31, 2026. The procurement originated from a solicitation posted August 13, 2026, with proposals due August 24, 2026, and award made on price and past performance under FAR 13.106-2(b)(3).