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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons USP Big Sandy 1197 Airport Road Inez, KY 41224
March 19, 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR PROCUREMENT FILE
LOCATION: USP BIG SANDY
SUBJECT: Award Decision/Determination of Responsibility Memo Fiscal Year 26, Quarter 3 Subsistence Requirement
| RFQ#: | 15B11825Q000000003 |
| BPQ#: | VARIOUS/SEE FILE |
| Purchase Order#: | VARIOUS/SEE FILE |
Request for Contract Action BPQ was received by USP BIG SANDY by contract staff on 03/01/2026. This was accepted by Contract Specialist, Jacob Flanigan, on 03/01/2026.
As stated in the Request for Quote, “Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to the requirements and is determined to provide the best value to the Government, considering the evaluation factors outlined below:
(1) Price - The government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed price to ensure it is fair and reasonable;
(2) Past Performance - Past performance information shall include prior experience and similar performances undertaken by the contractor;”
ALL VENDORS were verified to be a small business in accordance with NAICS 311999, small business size of 700 employees.
ALL VENDORS also has a good past performance with no recent Termination for Causes. See file for www.SAM.gov responsibilities and determinations.
With the final pricing of all contractors, the below abstract represents the best value considering price, see abstract below.
| 51 |
| Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Tender or Breast Meat), Frozen, A or B quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq. |
| 15000 |
| LB |
| 1.023 |
| Big Daddy Foods |
| 54 |
| Meats, Chicken, Filet, 4-5 oz, Whole Muscle, No mechanically separated chicken (comminuted), previously cooked chicken meat, or MSG may be used in product, 100% white meat, Breaded. |
| 15000 |
| LB |
| 1.157 |
| Big Daddy Foods |
| 39 |
| Spice, Chili Powder Blend, Ground, (CID A-A-20001B, Type II, Class A). Blend shall have a reddish brown color and be free from lumps. |
| 100 |
| LB |
| 2.45 |
| MAJESTIC |
| 40 |
| Spices, Cumin, Ground. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class L, Form 1). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. |
| 100 |
| LB |
| 2.5 |
| MAJESTIC |
| 41 |
| Spices, Garlic, Powder. From dehydrated garlic bulb ground to a fine powder after the milling process. 100% air dried garlic. Appearance and Flavor Cream Brown Fine Powder with the characteristic odor and flavor of garlic. |
| 500 |
| LB |
| 2.25 |
| MAJESTIC |
| 27 |
| Tomato, Paste, as defined in the standard of identity for tomato paste (21 CFR 155.191). Natural Tomato Soluble Solids ranging from extra heavy to medium concentration (28 to 39.3%). U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C, or U.S. Standard. 6/#10 cans |
| 56 |
| CS |
| 27.5 |
| MINA Holdings, LLC |
| 31 |
| Vegetable, Corn, Whole Kernel (Whole Grain), Canned, Conventional or Supersweet, Golden (or yellow), Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.130. |
| 168 |
| CS |
| 24.15 |
| MINA Holdings, LLC |
| 80 |
| Kosher Tuna, Chunk Light in Water, Individual. 4 - 6 ounce each package. EACH. |
| 600 |
| EA |
| 1.05 |
| MINA Holdings, LLC |
| 9 |
| Soy Protein Products (SPP), Meat Flavor, Bits or Crumbles. Soy Protein Products (SPP) |
| 500 |
| LB |
| 1.505 |
| National Food Group |
| 0.16 |
| French Toast, Frozen, Regular or Low Fat, Any Flavor, e. (CID A-A-20234B, Type II, Style A or B, Class 3, Flavor A, B, C, or D, Shape 1 - 8). Each. State case count on bid. Whole slices only - no sticks |
| 37440 |
| EA |
| 0.16 |
| National Food Group |
| 52 |
| Meats, Chicken Breast, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat (Breast Meat), Frozen, A quality per the USDA, United States Classes, Standards, and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service |
| 10000 |
| LB |
| 1.652 |
| National Food Group |
| 73 |
| Certified Halal Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal consisting of: |
| 492 |
| EA |
| 5.646 |
| National Food Group |
| 74 |
| Certified Halal Meat - 20 Ounce Chicken Chow Mein Meal consisting of:Chicken Chow Mein entree made from: |
| 366 |
| EA |
| 5.372 |
| National Food Group |
| 75 |
| Kosher Parve - 14 ounce Fish Fillet Meal consisting of: |
| 84 |
| EA |
| 4.359 |
| National Food Group |
| 76 |
| Kosher Meat - 18 Ounce Beans and Franks Meal consisting of: |
| 240 |
| EA |
| 4.947 |
| National Food Group |
| 77 |
| Kosher Meat - 16 Ounce Meatloaf Meal consisting of: |
| 36 |
| EA |
| 4.922 |
| National Food Group |
| 78 |
| Kosher Meat - 20 Ounce Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal consisting of:- |
| 120 |
| EA |
| 4.693 |
| National Food Group |
| 79 |
| Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat (chicken or turkey), Frozen, 4 Ounce multiple slice portion, (Shelf Stable may be 1-4 oz slice) |
| 60 |
| EA |
| 2.87 |
| National Food Group |
| 48 |
| Meats, Beef, Ground, 80% Lean, IMPS 136, delivered Frozen. Ground Beef shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. |
| 15000 |
| LB |
| 2.63 |
| North Star Import |
| 49 |
| Meats, Beef, Ground, Patties, IMPS 1136, 80% Lean, Frozen, Round in Shape, with Paper Separation or Individually Quick Frozen. Ground Beef Patties shall consist of chopped fresh and/or frozen beef without seasoning. |
| 8000 |
| LB |
| 2.7 |
| North Star Import |
| 56 |
| Meats, Italian Sausage, Pork , Pork and Turkey (pork is predominant) or Pork and Chicken (pork is predominant), Sweet, Links. Italian sausage is a fresh, uncooked, linked product. |
| 1000 |
| LB |
| 1.64 |
| North Star Import |
| 57 |
| Meats,Turkey, Boneless, Roast, Raw, Natural, All-Natural, Boned, Rolled and Tied, netted, roasting pack or other appropriate packaging. U.S. Grade A., United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) |
| 10000 |
| LB |
| 1.644 |
| Pueblo Trading Company |
| 7 |
| Chips, Potato, 1 oz sealed individual package, various flavors. Note case count and flavors in bid KOSHER |
| 36000 |
| EA |
| 0.2497 |
| RainMaker, Inc |
| 20 |
| Pastries, Breakfast Cakes, Assorted, Individual, IW, Fresh or Frozen, Thaw and Serve, or Bake and Serve. (Muffins, Bagels, Donuts, Cinnamon Rolls, etc.) Specify item, size case count, and if items contain yeast on bid. Items will not contain poppy seeds. |
| 20000 |
| EA |
| 0.1894 |
| RainMaker, Inc |
| 50 |
| Meats, Beef Roast, Beef Top or Bottom Round (Gooseneck),or Stip Loin, Boneless. IMPS 168, 169, 169A, 170, 170A, 171B, 180. Frozen, weight range approximately 12 to 28 lb. Quote MUST indicate actual IMPS & average roast weight of quoted item. |
| 15000 |
| LB |
| 4.124 |
| RainMaker, Inc |
| 68 |
| Disp Food Tray 3 Comp, 200 Count Case 9x9x3 |
| 266 |
| CS |
| 15.7 |
| RainMaker, Inc |
| 1 |
| Beans, Dry, Black Beans, Whole, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 |
| 4150 |
| LB |
| 0.449 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 2 |
| Beans, Dry, Black Eyed Peas, U.S. Grade 1 - 3 |
| 350 |
| LB |
| 0.819 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 3 |
| Rice, U.S. Grade 1 or 2, Long Grain MILLED Rice, Parboiled Light |
| 10000 |
| LB |
| 0.479 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 4 |
| Pasta, Macaroni, Elbow Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type I, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. |
| 2000 |
| LB |
| 0.438 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 5 |
| Pasta, Spaghetti, Long Form, Whole Wheat Blend, Whole Wheat, or Regular. (CID A-A-20062F, Type VI, Style A, B, or C). Enrichment type (A). 1 lb to 40 lb sealed bags. |
| 3340 |
| LB |
| 0.438 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 6 |
| Non-Fat Dry Milk, Fortified with Vitamins A and D. (CID A-A-20085D, Type II, Class A, B, or C). |
| 5000 |
| LB |
| 1.649 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 8 |
| Peanut Butter, Regular or Reduced Fat, Smooth, Plain, Stabilized, Non-fortified, Salted or Unsalted, Conventional. |
| 5800 |
| EA |
| 0.355 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 10 |
| Shortening, Liquid (deep-fry cooking) |
| 20 |
| CO |
| 31.89 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 12 |
| Dressing, Salad, Pourable, Regular, Lite or Light, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free, Italian, Creamy Style. (CID A-A-20162B, Type I, II, III, or IV, Any Class, Creamy Style). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. Note Type and Class on bid if not specified. |
| 3 |
| CS |
| 14.89 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 13 |
| Dressing, Salad, Regular, Reduced Fat, Fat Free, or Light. (CID A-A-20140E, Type II, Style 1, 2, 3, or 4, Agricultural practice a). Salad Dressing shall comply with 21 CFR 169.150. 4/1 gallon plastic containers per case. RANCH |
| 4 |
| CS |
| 29.87 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 14 |
| Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style). (CID A-A-20036D, Type I). 4/1 Gallon plastic containers per case. |
| 10 |
| CS |
| 16.18 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 15 |
| Kosher Mustard, Prepared, Yellow (Salad Style), Individual Packet. EACH. 4.5 Gram - 9 Gram Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A20036C, Type I. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. Specify packet size on bid. |
| 60000 |
| EA |
| 0.0159 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 16 |
| Pickle, Relish, Sweet (mild or regular), Bulk, Cured. Product will comply with the United States Standards for Grades of Pickles (84 FR16381). Grade A or B. 4/1 Gallon Plastic Containers per case |
| 39 |
| CS |
| 28.37 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 17 |
| Kosher Tartar Sauce, Individual Packet. EACH. 9 Gram Individual Packet, Certified Kosher Parve, CID A-A 20140D, Type III, Style A. *Each individual package must be marked with the kosher certification hechsher. |
| 20000 |
| EA |
| 0.0319 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 18 |
| Sugar Substitute, Non-Carbohydrate, Saccharin, Acesulfame K, Aspartame, Sucralose, Neotame, or Rebaudioside A, Granular, Packaged in Envelopes/Packets. (CID A-A-20178C, Types I-VI, Style A, Package 1). Each individual is .80 to 1.0 Gram. State case count |
| 150000 |
| EA |
| 0.0077 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 19 |
| Syrup, Table, Lite or Light, Any flavor (CID A-A-20124E, Type V, Style 1 or 2, Flavor A, B, C, D, or E). Syrup shall be manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Standard of Identity for Table Syrup, 21 CFR 168.180. Each. Individuals are 1 oz. |
| 20000 |
| EA |
| 0.0749 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 22 |
| Tortilla Chips, Corn, Round or Triangular, Enriched, Shelf Stable, Table Ready (CID A-A-20143B, Type II, Style A, Enrichment type I). Bulk packaged. |
| 3000 |
| LB |
| 1.519 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 24 |
| Pancake, Frozen, Regular or Low Fat, Any Flavor, Any Shape. (CID A-A-20234B, Type II, Style A or B, Class 2, Any Flavor, Shape 1 - 8). Each. State case count on bid. |
| 20160 |
| EA |
| 0.1249 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 25 |
| Tomato Catsup, as defined in the standard of identity for catsup, ketchup, catchup (21 CFR 155.194). U.S. Grade A-C. Each. Individual 9 Gram Packets. State case count on bid. |
| 35000 |
| EA |
| 0.0219 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 26 |
| Tomatoes, Canned, Diced, as defined in the standard of identity for canned tomatoes (21 CFR 155.190). U.S. Grade A-C, Average drained weight of 54.7 to 63.5 ounces per #10 can---6/#10 cans |
| 56 |
| CS |
| 21.87 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 28 |
| Vegetable, Beans, Green, Canned, Cut, Sliced Lengthwise, or French Style, Round Tye, Good to reasonably good character (A or B), Minimum drain weight 59 oz. U.S. Grade A-C. |
| 224 |
| CS |
| 22.07 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 29 |
| Vegetable, Beets, Canned, Whole, Slices, Quarters, Diced, Julienne, French Style or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. |
| 56 |
| CS |
| 25.87 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 30 |
| Vegetable, Carrots, Canned, Sliced, Diced, Julienne, French Style, or Cut. Minimum drain weight 64 oz. U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade C or U.S. Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. |
| 560 |
| CS |
| 23.93 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 32 |
| Vegetable, Mixed (5-7 way blend mix including carrots, potatoes, green beans, peas, corn, lima beans, and celery), Canned, With Salt, With Salt and onion flavoring, No Salt Added, Low Sodium, or Other. |
| 112 |
| CS |
| 29.17 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 33 |
| Vegetable, Peas, Sweet, Canned. U.S. Grade A - C. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.170. Originated from crops that have been 100 percent grown, processed, and packed in the United States or Canada. 6/#10 cans |
| 224 |
| CS |
| 21.17 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 34 |
| Vegetable, Peppers, Jalapenos, Sliced. U.S. Grade, U.S. Fancy, U.S. No. 1, or U.S. No. 2. As defined in Title 7, 51.1282 - 1284. 6/#10 cans |
| 40 |
| CS |
| 22.47 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 35 |
| Vegetable, Potatoes, White, Dehydrated, Mashed, Granules or Flakes without or with peel. (CID A-A-20032G, Type II, Style A, B, or C). Product label must have rehydration instructions and yield amounts. |
| 1000 |
| LB |
| 1.039 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 36 |
| Vegetable, Spinach, Cut leaf or Sliced, Chopped, U.S. Grade A, U.S. Fancy, U.S. Grade B, or U.S. Extra Standard. As defined in Food and Drug Standard of Identity 21 CFR 155.200. |
| 224 |
| CS |
| 34.67 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 38 |
| Sauce, Worcestershire. (CID A-A-20099D, Type I or II, Agricultural Practice A). 4/1 gallon plastic containers per case. |
| 10 |
| CS |
| 12.87 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 42 |
| Juice, Lemon, Reconstituted, must comply with 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) § 146.114. (CID A-A-20144C, Type I, Style A, Package type 1 - Plastic bottle, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). Note package size on bid. |
| 24 |
| EA |
| 2.35 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 43 |
| Juice, Lime, Reconstituted, (CID A-A-20144C, Type II, Style A, Package type 1 - Plastic bottle, Agricultural practice a - Conventional). Note package size on bid. |
| 138 |
| EA |
| 2.47 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 46 |
| Spices, Salt, Food Grade or Table, Iodized. Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. Product may contain an Anti-Caking Agent. Bulk. Specify package size on bid. |
| 300 |
| LB |
| 0.219 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 47 |
| Soup Base, Bouillon, Vegetable Flavor, Low or Reduced Sodium, Powdered, No added monosodium glutamate. (CID A-A-20202B, Type IV, Class 2 or 3, Style A, Flavor Enhancer A). |
| 50 |
| LB |
| 0.948 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 58 |
| Meats, Frankfurters (Hot Dogs), Fully Cooked, Frozen, Turkey or Chicken (or combination thereof), 6 inch, 8:1 or 10:1 Ratio (must specify weight ratio on bid), Skinless, Without non-meat binders and extenders or With non-meat binders and extenders |
| 1000 |
| LB |
| 1.149 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 61 |
| Eggs, Pasteurized, Liquid, Frozen. Specify case size on bid. |
| 9000 |
| LB |
| 0.799 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 62 |
| Kosher Fruit Flavored Drink Powder, Individual Serving Packet, Each Packets Makes 1 - 8 Ounce Serving When Reconstituted. EACH. Total amount may be adjusted to the next highest case count. Certified Kosher Parve. |
| 283000 |
| EA |
| 0.0164 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 64 |
| Cream Gravy Mix, Dry, Pounds |
| 600 |
| LB |
| 1.849 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 69 |
| Italian Dressing Low Calorie 4/1 gal |
| 7 |
| CS |
| 13.47 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 70 |
| Tomato, crushed, 6/#10 |
| 56 |
| CS |
| 21.37 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 71 |
| Gravy mix - chicken |
| 100 |
| EA |
| 29.976 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 81 |
| Kosher V+A27:B67egetable Juice, 5 to 7 ounce Can. EACH. Certified Kosher Parve. |
| 5232 |
| EA |
| 0.649 |
| Shaver Foods |
| 21 |
| Pizza, Prepared, Frozen, Cheese, Thin Crust, Mozzarella Cheese (Regular, Lite or Low-moisture part skim as indicated in 21 CFR 133.144, 133.158, and 133.113), Enriched wheat or whole wheat crust, 4x6 Rectangle only |
| 12000 |
| EA |
| 0.5852 |
| Smooth Sailing Group |
| 37 |
| Vegetable, Potatoes, French Fries, Frozen, Institutional type, Straight Cut, Crinkle Cut, Slices, or Strips. Strips will be 3/8 x 3/8, 1/2 x 1/4, or 3/8 x 3/4 inch and be Extra Long, Long, or Medium (at least 50% or more are 2 inches or longer. |
| 10000 |
| LB |
| 0.448 |
| Smooth Sailing Group |
| 53 |
| Meats, Chicken, Leg Quarter, Raw, Whole, Ready to Cook, Frozen, Frozen, U.S. Grade A. Broiler Leg, United States Classes, Standards and Grades for Poultry Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) 70.200 et seq, |
| 25000 |
| LB |
| 0.6065 |
| Smooth Sailing Group |
| 66 |
| Kosher Margarine, ½ Ounce Sealed Individual Package |
| 32000 |
| EA |
| 0.0742 |
| Smooth Sailing Group |
| 55 |
| Meats, Fish, Cod, or Other, Fillet Block, Single Frozen, Portion, Any Shape, Any Oven Ready Weight, Fried Fish Type, Composition (a) |
| 7000 |
| LB |
| 1.49 |
| Goal Line |
| 44 |
| Spices, Paprika, Ground. (CID A-A-20001B, Type I, Class V, Form 1). Packaging must indicate actual delivered weight of product. Pure - no additives, extenders, foreign matter, or flow agents. 1/2 oz to 50 lb sealed plastic containers or boxes. |
| 100 |
| LB |
| 2.4 |
| Thrive Med LLC |
| 59 |
| Cheese, Cheddar, U.S. Grade AA or A, CID-A-A-20208C, Type I - Cheddar cheese (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §133.113), Style A, B, D , K (loaf, shredded coarse), Shred size 1, 2, or 3, Agricultural practice (a). |
| 800 |
| LB |
| 1.55 |
| Thrive Med LLC |
| 60 |
| Cheese, Parmesan or Parmesan and Romano Mixed, Grated, Italian Style, 12-1 lb containers per case |
| 60 |
| CS |
| 35 |
| Thrive Med LLC |
| 67 |
| Disp Spork W/Napkins, 1000 Count Case |
| 80 |
| EA |
| 19.99 |
| Veterans Alliance |
| 72 |
| Paper Bag, White, #8, 500 ct bundle |
| 100 |
| PG |
| 16 |
| Veterans Alliance |
| 82 |
| Yellow flock lined gloves, PR, XL size |
| 120 |
| EA |
| 3.99 |
| Veterans Alliance |
| 63 |
| Salsa, Prepared, 9 gm Ind. Pack |
| 6000 |
| EA |
| 0 |
| ZZZNo Award |
| 65 |
| Biscuits, Flour, 2 oz, Fully Cooked, Frozen, |
| 20500 |
| EA |
| 0 |
| ZZZNo Award |
Therefore, each vendor is the best value, per line item, and will win the award above.
Per FAR 9.103, (a) Purchases shall be made from, and contracts shall be awarded to, responsible prospective contractors only.
(b) No purchase or award shall be made unless the contracting officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. I believe each vendor is responsible.
This memo will serve as a determination of responsibility.
All information within this memo is complete and to the best of my knowledge.
Jacob Flanigan Contract Specialist USP Big Sandy Federal Bureau of Prisons image1.png
