Kosher Award Decision Memo.pdf

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FCI Leavenworth FY27 QTR 1 Kosher Requirement
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Award Decision/Determination of Responsibility Memorandum

This memorandum documents the award determination for RFQ #15B40826Q00000022, a Fiscal Year 27, Quarter 1 kosher food procurement for FCI Leavenworth. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS 311999 with a 700-employee size standard. All vendors were verified as small businesses through www.SAM.gov prior to award. The Government anticipated and executed multiple awards based on pricing per line item, evaluating quotations using FAR 52.212-2 (commercial products and services). Evaluation criteria included price and past performance on a Go/No-Go basis, assessing timeliness of deliveries, order accuracy and completeness, satisfactory performance history, and integrity. All vendors received "Go" ratings and were determined responsible under FAR 9.104-1, demonstrating adequate financial resources, ability to comply with the 21-day ARO delivery schedule, satisfactory performance records, and necessary organizational capabilities for this one-time food delivery.

Awards were made to the lowest-priced vendor per line item across 21 line items totaling various kosher food products. National Food Group received the majority of awards (15 line items), while The B2G Group received three awards (tuna, peanut butter) and Shaver Foods received three awards (sardines, vegetable juice, potato chips). Line item one (kosher 12 oz. filet of sole, 156 units) received no quotes. Pricing ranged from $0.074 per unit for jelly to $6.10 per unit for beef goulash, with total line prices ranging from $50.88 to $4,069.80. The contract specialist determined all vendors qualified under applicable federal laws and regulations.

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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons

FCI Leavenworth 1300 Metropolitan Avenue Leavenworth, Kansas 66048

(913) 682-8700

September 3, 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR PROCUREMENT FILE

SUBJECT: Award Decision/Determination of Responsibility memo Fiscal Year 27, Quarter 1 Kosher Requirement

RFQ #: 15B40826Q00000022

BPQ #: VARIOUS/SEE FILE

Purchase Order #: VARIOUS/SEE FILE

Set Aside:

As stated in the Request for Quote, this acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The NAICS for this requirement is 311999 with a small business size of 700 employees.

ALL VENDORS were verified to be a small business in accordance with NAICS 311999, small business size of 700 employees. See file for www.SAM.gov verification prior to award.

Evaluation Factors:

• 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services The Government anticipates and intends to make MULTIPLE awards based on pricing per line item.

Awards will be made to the responsible Quoter(s) 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 – Go/No-Go Evaluation - The Government will evaluate the Quoter’s past performance on a Go/No-Go basis. The assessment will be based on the following criteria:

• Timeliness of Deliveries: The offeror must demonstrate a consistent record of on-time deliveries. Documented instances of late deliveries, including Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations and communications with other Contracting Officers, will be reviewed. A history of substantial delivery delays will result in a “No-Go” determination.

• Order Accuracy and Completeness: The offeror must show a track record of delivering complete and accurate orders. Evidence of recurring issues such as http://www.sam.gov/ missing or incorrect items – supported by customer complaints, returns, or input from other Contracting Officers – will be considered. A pattern of incomplete or inaccurate deliveries will result in a “No-Go” determination. Only offerors receiving “Go” rating under this factor will be considered eligible for award.

Past Performance:

ALL VENDORS must also have a good past performance with no recent Termination for Causes. See file for www.SAM.gov responsibilities and determinations.

Therefore, all vendors have received a “Go” rating and will be eligible for any awards.

Price:

With the final pricing of all contractors, the abstract below represents the best price per line item.

See abstract below:

Line Item

Item Description Quantity Lowest Price

Total Line Price

Lowest Vendor

1 Kosher 12 oz. Filet of Sole 156 ea. N/A N/A No Quotes 2 Kosher 12 oz. Beef Goulash Meal 72 ea. $6.10 $439.20 National Food Group 3 Kosher 12 oz. Beef Pot Roast Meal 72 ea. $5.55 $399.60 National Food Group 4 Kosher 12 oz. Roasted Chicken Breast

Meal 60 ea. $5.18 $310.80 National Food Group

5 Kosher 16 oz. Chicken Wing Meal 132 ea. $4.50 $594.00 National Food Group 6 Kosher 20 oz. Chicken Cacciatore

Meal 72 ea. $4.55 $327.60 National Food Group

7 Kosher 20 oz. Chicken Chow Mein Meal

12 ea. $4.24 $50.88 National Food Group

8 Kosher 16 oz. Meatloaf Meal 72 ea. $4.24 $305.28 National Food Group 9 Kosher 16 oz. Pasta with Vegetarian

Meat Sauce Meal 168 ea. $4.00 $672.00 National Food Group

10 Kosher 16 oz. Vegetarian Lasagna Meal

120 ea. $3.75 $450.00 National Food Group

11 Kosher 12 oz. Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Meal

168 ea. $4.45 $747.60 National Food Group

12 Kosher 12 oz. Vegetarian Creole Meal 168 ea. $4.45 $747.60 National Food Group 13 Kosher 7 oz. Cheese Omelet Meal 96 ea. $3.75 $360.00 National Food Group 14 Kosher 7 oz. Spanish Omelet Meal 1,428 ea. $2.85 $4,069.80 National Food Group 15 Kosher Bologna Luncheon Meat 200 ea. $2.55 $510.00 National Food Group 16 Kosher Tuna 866 ea. $1.36 $1,177.76 The B2G Group 17 Kosher Sardines 492 ea. $0.95 $467.40 Shaver Foods 18 Kosher Vegetable Juice 1,900 ea. $0.68 $1,292.00 Shaver Foods 19 Kosher Potato Chips 10,000 ea. $0.28 $2,800.00 Shaver Foods 20 Kosher Jelly 7,528 ea. $0.074 $557.07 National Food Group 21 Kosher Peanut Butter 10,000 ea. $0.29 $2,900.00 The B2G Group

Best Value Analysis:

All vendors were reviewed for “go/no-go” ratings for small business size and past performance prior to price. As they received “Go” ratings for each size and past performance, best value is now based on price.

In accordance with the solicitation, the Government will make multiple awards, per line item.

Therefore, each vendor is the best value, per line item, and will win the respective awards above.

Responsibility Determination Per RFO FAR 9.103,

(a) Award contracts to responsible prospective contractors only.

(b) Do not award a contract award before making an affirmative determination of contractor responsibility. Without a clear indication of responsibility, make a determination of nonresponsibility. If the prospective contractor is a small business concern, comply with the subpart, Certificates of Competency and Determinations of Responsibility, at part 19.

(c) A prospective contractor must affirmatively demonstrate its responsibility, including, when necessary, the responsibility of its proposed subcontractors.

In accordance with FAR 9.104-1, To demonstrate responsibility, a prospective contractor must—

(a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a));

All vendors will reasonably have the financial resources, or the ability to obtain them, to perform this contract. They are gathering food for a 1-time delivery. After which, they will be paid.

(b) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

All vendors will be able to comply with the required delivery schedule. We are calling for a 21-day ARO delivery, which is standard and achievable.

(c) Have a satisfactory performance record (see 9.104-3(b) and part 42). Do not determine a prospective contractor responsible or nonresponsible based solely on a lack of relevant performance history;

All vendors have a satisfactory performance record, or at least not any recent negative performance record.

(d) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (see part 42);

All vendors have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics, according to www.SAM.gov.

(e) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors) (see 9.104-3(a));

All vendors have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them for a 1-time food delivery order. This is a very low skill requirement.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-9#FAR_9_103 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-9#FAR_9_104_1

(f) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a)); and All vendors have the necessary ability to obtain all food service items for a 1-time delivery. This is a very low skill requirement.

(g) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations (see also inverted domestic corporation prohibition at 9.108).

All vendors are otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under appliable laws and regulations.

Award Determination Memo Signature:

All information within this memo is complete and to the best of my knowledge.

Contract Specialist FCI Leavenworth

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