FCI lewisburg 1ST quarter subsistence FY 26 general 15B20725Q00000011

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution Lewisburg in Pennsylvania, is soliciting quotes for various subsistence items to support the facility's food service operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This combined synopsis/solicitation covers over 100 line items of food products including kosher items, meats, poultry, frozen foods, canned goods, spices, condiments, cake mixes, desserts, and other institutional food supplies required for the correctional facility. The procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 12.6 format and operates under NAICS code 311991 for Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing with a size standard of 700 employees. Evaluation criteria include price, past performance, delivery ability, and product expiration dates, with awards determined based on best value to the government. Vendors were required to submit electronic quotes by August 25, 2025, with quotes remaining valid for 30 calendar days, and the anticipated award date was September 1, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small businesses only. Multiple vendors received awards including Smooth Sailing, Shaver, JNS, Matts Trading, and Majestic Spice, demonstrating the government's approach of utilizing multiple suppliers for different product categories. Significant quantities include 52,000 units of kosher margarine, over 21,000 pounds of chicken leg quarters, 16,102 pounds of boneless chicken, 13,100 pounds of rice, and 9,984 cases of lockdown meal cereal. The delivery schedule requires all products to be delivered between October 1-15, 2025, during business hours from 7:00 AM to 1:30 PM EST, excluding weekends and federal holidays. Performance will occur at the Federal Correctional Institution in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, supporting the facility's ongoing food service requirements for incarcerated individuals.