Purchase Order 15B41926P00000052

Shaver Foods LLC, a small business food service provider based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, was awarded a $83.9K firm fixed-price purchase order by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for quarterly subsistence and non-food items required at the U.S. Penitentiary Thomson facility. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, covers the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 and includes delivery of certified food products, meats, frozen prepared meals, and bulk subsistence items such as butter, cheeses, beans, canned vegetables, and spices, along with non-food supplies including beard covers, disposable napkins, hair nets, and cleaning supplies. The solicitation required substantial quantities of goods, including approximately 208,000 units of certified food items, up to 25,000 pounds of various meat products, and 235,000 individual milk servings, with all deliveries scheduled between April 1 and April 17, 2026, on a Free on Board Destination basis with strict temperature controls for perishable items.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, utilizes this procurement vehicle to ensure consistent food service operations across the federal corrections system. Shaver Foods has established itself as a reliable supplier to federal correctional facilities nationwide, maintaining direct responsibility for fulfilling all contract obligations and meeting stringent nutritional and food safety standards mandated by the Bureau of Prisons' National Menu Specifications. The company demonstrates particular expertise in accommodating specialized dietary requirements, including kosher and halal certified meals, and maintains compliance with federal food safety standards and temperature-controlled delivery and storage protocols.