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U.S. CBP, Southern Border Food Services

Department of Homeland Security.CBP/BP/Rio Grande Valley Se.Border Enforcement Requirements Office (BERO) · TX
Est. solicitation
Feb 16, 2026
Date posted
Jan 16, 2026

Description

This requirement is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantitity (IDIQ) contract for the provision and distribution of meals for high-volume U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Sector locations along the southern border, collectively referred to as Southern Border Food Services. This requirement will result in the award of a single award contract for the following Sectors: USBP San Diego, USBP El Paso, USBP Rio Grande Valley, and USBP Miami. These services include preparation, delivery, distribution, and clean-up of meals, ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA standards and meeting age-appropriate nutritional guidelines. The meals provided under this requirement must meet the following specifications: Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for each migrant, with two meals being hot. Menus categorized by age group: Tender Age Children (2–5 years), Children (6–12 years), Older Children (13–17 years), and Adults (18+ years). Diverse dietary options, including vegetarian, gluten-free, pork-free, and fiber-rich choices. Compliance with USDA and FDA standards for food safety, preparation, and delivery. CBP plans to establish one (1) Regional IDIQ contract to fulfill this requirement for locations within the following regions: Region 1: USBP San Diego Sector Region 2: USBP El Paso Sector Region 3: USBP Rio Grande Valley Sector Region 4: USBP Miami Sector Acquisition Strategy: small business set-aside, and IAW DHS Acquisition Alert 26-01 this does not require small business coordination.

Planning details

Estimated value
$50M to $100M
Award quarter
Q4 2026
Est. solicitation date
Feb 16, 2026
Anticipated award
Aug 10, 2026
Contract vehicle
BPA (FAR Part 8 or 13)
Contract type
Firm Fixed Price
Competition
Follow-on to Existing Contract
Status
REC
Fiscal year
2026
Period of performance
Aug 22, 2026 – Aug 21, 2031

Classifications

  • NAICS541614
  • PSC541614

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