Purchase Order 15B51926P00000095

The Federal Bureau of Prisons awarded a $40,714.80 firm fixed-price purchase order to The Smooth Sailing Group LLC for second quarter fiscal year 2026 subsistence supplies to support Federal Correctional Complex Pollock in Louisiana. This total small business set-aside contract, designated under NAICS code 311999, encompasses a comprehensive range of food service items including dry goods, frozen meats, poultry, dairy products, fresh produce, and specialty dietary items certified for religious compliance. The Smooth Sailing Group LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small disadvantaged business and SBA-certified HUBZone firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, was selected based on competitive quotations submitted in response to the Bureau of Prisons' Request for Quotation posted in November 2025. Weekly deliveries will be made to the correctional facility with quantities subject to adjustment based on inmate population variations.

The contract reflects the Bureau of Prisons' standard procurement approach for institutional food service, requiring strict adherence to temperature control specifications, palletized delivery protocols, and Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act compliance. The Smooth Sailing Group LLC has established a proven track record with the Bureau of Prisons across multiple correctional facilities nationwide, consistently delivering the substantial volumes required for institutional operations—such as the 25,000 pounds of long-grain rice and 50,000 pounds of chicken thigh meat specified for this procurement period. With a completion date of February 20, 2026, this purchase order represents one component of the Bureau's ongoing commitment to supporting small business participation in federal procurement while maintaining reliable food service operations across its correctional system.