Purchase Order 15B51926P00000036

The Federal Correctional Complex Pollock awarded a $26,994.15 firm fixed-price purchase order to William George Produce Co., Inc., a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise located in Lufkin, Texas, for the supply of fresh produce to support the inmate population. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and issued on September 30, 2026, with a completion date of the same day, was awarded in accordance with Executive Order 14222 and Department of Justice acquisition efficiency procedures under the Department of Government Efficiency directive. The Bureau of Prisons, a component of the Department of Justice, procures food items through such purchase orders to meet nutritional requirements across its correctional facilities.

William George Produce Co., Inc. is an established supplier with a consistent track record of delivering produce to federal correctional institutions since its registration with SAM.gov in 2002. The company specializes in distributing fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, and carrots directly to Bureau of Prisons facilities, with typical contracts ranging from approximately $10,000 to $25,000. The vendor has demonstrated reliable performance without major subcontractors, fulfilling its federal food service obligations independently. In 2022, the company received a $15,355 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service to support pandemic-related operational costs, reflecting its role as a critical food distribution partner in the federal supply chain.