Federal prison awards Lewisburg egg contract; vendor withheld

A procurement notice posted January 9, 2026 shows the Federal Correctional Institution in Lewisburg awarded a solicitation labeled "FCI LEWISBURG Q2 SUBSISTENCE EGGS." The notice identifies the issuing office as the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (Office: USP Lewisburg), and lists the place of performance as 2400 Robert F Miller Drive, Lewisburg, PA 17837. The public posting does not list the awarded vendor or contract value.

Key procurement identifiers in the notice include tender ID A-US-20260109-U101858, notice ID 15B20726Q00000004, Product Service Code 8945, and NAICS code 311991 (Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing). The solicitation was marked as a small-business set-aside under SBA rules, with a prior response deadline of December 1, 2025 and an award notification date of January 9, 2026. The contracting office provided a primary contact for follow-up: Matthew Adler at m2adler@bop.gov or 570-522-7668.

For Union County readers this is about more than eggs on a menu. Federal institutions are consistent local buyers of food and related services; contracts reserved for small businesses can create direct opportunities for local farmers, packers and distributors in the Susquehanna Valley. The NAICS classification used here covers perishable prepared food manufacturing, a category that can include processing, packing and timely delivery requirements that matter to local producers weighing whether they can meet federal food safety, traceability and delivery standards.

The notice’s omission of vendor identity and contract dollar amounts raises two local issues: transparency for community stakeholders and clarity about whether nearby suppliers secured business that might circulate federal spending in the local economy. Federal procurement rules sometimes withhold details on public listings for administrative reasons, but local suppliers and community leaders often seek clearer disclosure to understand economic impact and future opportunities.

If you want more detail or believe your business could compete for similar work, contact the contracting officer listed in the notice. Matthew Adler can be reached by email at m2adler@bop.gov or by phone at 570-522-7668. Take note of the NAICS code 311991 and the small-business set-aside status when assessing eligibility and capacity to deliver perishable prepared foods to institutional buyers.

Our two cents? If you run a local egg or food business, make that call and get on the radar, federal contracts can be steady work, but they require paperwork, capacity and punctual delivery. Engaging with the contracting office is the fastest way to learn whether the next round could be your county’s next payday.