15B11826Q000000003 3RD QTR FY 26 FOOD SERVICE General Items Award notice
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Big Sandy has issued an Award Notice for the 3rd Quarter FY26 Food Service General Items. This procurement covers a wide range of food and related items for the facility in Inez, KY. The awards were made on a line-item basis to various small business vendors, following a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The delivery period is scheduled from April 1, 2026, through April 15, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This award notice finalizes the procurement of essential food service subsistence general items for USP Big Sandy. The scope includes a comprehensive list of dry goods, dairy products, meats, vegetables, fruits, spices, and other food service staples, as detailed in the original Request for Quotation (RFQ# 15B11825Q000000003). These items are vital for the orderly operation of the Federal Prison.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Orders. Awards over $15,000 were made via FFP Purchase Order, while those under $15,000 were processed via FFP Government Purchase Card transaction.
- Delivery: F.O.B. Destination to USP Big Sandy, 1197 Airport Rd, Inez, KY, 41224. Deliveries are required between April 1, 2026, and April 15, 2026, after receipt of the order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Award Date: The award notice was published on March 19, 2026. The anticipated award date from the solicitation was on or about March 13, 2026.
Awarded Vendors & Key Items (Partial List)
Awards were made on a line-item basis to vendors offering the best value. Noteworthy awarded vendors include:
- Big Daddy Foods: Meats, Chicken, Boneless, Skinless, Raw, White Meat.
- MAJESTIC: Spices, Chili Powder Blend.
- MINA Holdings, LLC: Tomato Paste, Kosher Tuna.
- National Food Group: Soy Protein Products.
- North Star Import: Meats, Beef, Ground.
- RainMaker, Inc: Chips, Potato.
- Shaver Foods: Beans, Pasta, Non-Fat Dry Milk, Peanut Butter, Frankfurters, Eggs.
- Smooth Sailing Group: Pizza, Meats, Chicken, Leg Quarter.
- Thrive Med LLC: Spices, Paprika, Cheese, Cheddar.
- Veterans Alliance: Disp Spork W/Napkins, Paper Bag, Yellow flock lined gloves.
Evaluation
The awards were based on a best value determination, considering Price (fair and reasonable) and Past Performance (Go/No-Go). Past performance was evaluated on documented history of on-time deliveries and complete orders with no missing items. All awarded vendors were verified as small businesses under NAICS 311999 (700 employee size standard) and demonstrated good past performance.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jacob Flanigan at jflanigan@bop.gov or 606-433-2400.