The Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary Atwater awarded a purchase order to Quantum Foods Inc., a small disadvantaged business, on September 17, 2026, for $25,075 in quarterly subsistence supplies under total small business set-aside.
Performance occurs at Los Angeles, California. The order covers edible food items including kosher and halal certified prepared meals, raw meats and poultry, dairy products, canned vegetables and fruits, dry goods, spices, sauces, pasta, and miscellaneous food supplies. Delivery is due by September 30, 2026. The procurement originated from solicitation RFQ posted August 20, 2026, with bids due September 3, 2026, under NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) and PSC 8945 (Food, Oils and Fats). Award was made on best-value basis considering price and past performance per FAR 12.203; pricing is firm fixed-price with incorporation of shipping and internal processing costs.