Purchase Order 15B61826P00000048

Elwood International, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Copiague, New York, was awarded a $15,437 firm fixed-price purchase order on March 13, 2026, by the United States Penitentiary Atwater, operated by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons. This quarterly subsistence contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, requires the delivery of 143 line items of edible food products by March 31, 2026. The solicitation encompassed a diverse range of food categories including kosher-certified items, halal-certified items, proteins, dairy products, pantry staples, condiments, and prepared meal components, with all shipping and processing costs incorporated into the bid prices. Award was made on a best-value basis with evaluation criteria including past performance, price, and delivery time, with strict compliance to specifications required and no substitutions permitted.

Elwood International has established itself as a primary food supplier to the Bureau of Prisons, with extensive experience delivering comprehensive food service solutions to multiple federal correctional facilities nationwide, including specialized religious meal accommodations to meet the dietary requirements of the incarcerated population. The company's federal contract portfolio reflects consistent quarterly food service awards from various Bureau of Prisons locations, demonstrating its capability to meet stringent federal specifications including temperature controls for perishable items, packaging requirements, and U.S. Grade certification standards. This award represents the company's continued partnership with the Bureau of Prisons in supporting its operational mission to provide appropriate meals and sustenance to inmates while accommodating specialized dietary and religious needs.