U.S. CBP, Southern Border Food Services
- Est. solicitation
- Feb 16, 2026
- Date posted
- Jan 16, 2026
- Source
- Open forecast
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