ContractSources Sought

U.S. CBP, Southern Border Food Services

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 20149838
Response Deadline
Nov 17, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
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Notice Type
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the provision of food services for non-citizen migrants temporarily held at Southern Border facilities. The procurement aims to establish an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for meal delivery and distribution services, which must comply with USDA and FDA standards, ensuring age-appropriate and nutritionally balanced meals that accommodate diverse dietary needs. This initiative is crucial for maintaining health and safety standards in migrant facilities, particularly in light of the requirements set forth by the Flores Settlement Agreement. Interested parties should submit their responses via email to Christopher J. Shaw at christopher.j.shaw@cbp.dhs.gov, with the contract expected to begin in October 2025 and a five-year ordering period across four designated regions: San Diego, El Paso, Rio Grande Valley, and Miami Sectors.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
722310
Food Service Contractors
PSC Code
8940
SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS AND FOOD SPECIALTY PREPARATIONS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
1.1.4 SOW IDIQ SWB Detainee Meals v.1.3.pdf
PDF488 KB10/30/2025
AI Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for "Southern Border Food Services" to provide meals to non-citizen migrants. This contract, set to begin in October 2025 with a five-year ordering period, will cover four regions: San Diego, El Paso, Rio Grande Valley, and Miami Sectors. The contractor will be responsible for preparing, delivering, distributing, and cleaning up meals, ensuring all food meets USDA and FDA standards. Meals must be age-appropriate, nutritionally balanced, and accommodate diverse dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and pork-free options. The service requires adherence to strict health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including background checks and PREA pre-screening for all food handlers. The contract also incorporates compliance with the Flores Settlement Agreement, particularly for the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso Sectors, emphasizing humane treatment and specific provisions for minors in custody. Additionally, the contractor must provide a Food Safety Plan/Quality Control Plan and submit quarterly sales activity reports.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedOct 30, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineNov 17, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 2, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Sub-Tier
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
Office
BORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION

Point of Contact

Name
Christopher J. Shaw

Place of Performance

McAllen, Texas, UNITED STATES

Official Sources