Food Products, Commissary

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division awarded a term contract to Kawasho Foods USA Inc. for the supply of specialty tuna products. The contract, issued on March 13, 2026, covers the delivery of 2,240 cases of Tuna with Jalapenos to the Snyder Commissary and Trust Fund in Snyder, Texas. The product is certified both Kosher and Halal, manufactured by Geisha (MPN: 20318), with each case containing 12 packages at 3.53 ounces per package. The total cumulative contract value is $19,980.80, calculated at $8.92 per case with a minimum order quantity of 200 cases.

Performance under the contract commenced with an order date of March 13, 2026, with scheduled delivery set for March 27, 2026. Kawasho Foods USA Inc., headquartered at 45 Broadway, 18th Floor, New York, New York 10006, is responsible for statewide delivery. The contract is classified as exempt from Texas sales tax as property secured for exclusive use of the State of Texas. The stated completion date of August 31, 2025 appears to be a clerical notation that predates the award date and should not be considered the governing contract period.