Food Catering Services-New Sunrise Treatment Center (NSTRC)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- Food_Catering_Services_New_Sunrise_Treatment_Center
- Agency
-
Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722310 Food Service Contractors
- PSC
- S203 Housekeeping- Food
- Place of performance
- Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico 87034, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service Albuquerque Area Office is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for residential meal preparation and delivery services at New Sunrise Treatment Center, with responses due by August 12, 2026. This procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs).
The requirement covers meal preparation, packaging, and delivery of breakfast, lunch, and dinner to eligible residential program participants across two service tiers: Tier 1 requires four days per week delivery, and Tier 2 requires seven days per week delivery. The contractor must accommodate approved medical, religious, cultural, and other dietary restrictions as identified by the Government and comply with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local food safety and sanitation regulations. Meals are delivered to Government-designated residential locations.
The anticipated ordering period consists of one base year with four one-year options. NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors) applies, though vendors may propose alternate NAICS codes with detailed justification demonstrating closer alignment to the principal purpose of the requirement.
Respondents must be Indian Economic Enterprises meeting the definition in HHSR 326.601 with Indian ownership as specified in 25 U.S.C. 47. Offerors must complete the IHS IEE Representation Form and certify eligibility status at time of offer, contract award, and throughout the full performance period. Contractors must maintain eligibility and provide immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer if status changes during performance. All respondents must register with SAM.gov.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice
Residential Meal Delivery Services
The Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), Indian Health Service (IHS), is issuing this Sources Sought Notice for informational and planning purposes only. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine whether the requirement can be met through a small business set-aside, including consideration of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) and other socioeconomic small business programs.
Purpose
The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified sources capable of providing residential meal preparation and delivery services and to determine the availability of small businesses that can meet the Government's requirements.
This is a Sources Sought Notice (Request for Information) only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, quotations, or offers.
Requirement
The anticipated requirement includes, but is not limited to, the following:
NAICS Code: 722310
NAICS Description: Food Service Contractors
Interested vendors proposing an alternate NAICS code shall provide a detailed explanation demonstrating how the proposed NAICS code more accurately represents the principal purpose of this requirement.
The contractor shall provide residential meal preparation, packaging, and delivery services for eligible residential program participants.
The anticipated requirement includes:
- Preparation and delivery of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Meal delivery for residents assigned to:
- Tier 1: Four (4) days per week.
- Tier 2: Seven (7) days per week.
- Accommodation of approved medical, religious, cultural, and other dietary restrictions as identified by the Government.
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Delivery of meals to Government-designated residential locations.
The anticipated ordering period is one (1) base year with four (4) one-year option periods.
Place of Performance: 20 Mockingbird Dr., Acoma, NM 87034
Instructions for Respondents
Interested parties are invited to submit the following information:
1. SAM Registration
Confirmation that the company is actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
2. Company Information
- Company name
- Business address
- Point of contact
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) No.
- Business size under the proposed NAICS code
3. Socioeconomic Status
Identify whether your company qualifies as:
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- HUBZone Small Business
- Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
- Other Small Business
4. Capability Statement
Provide a capability statement that addresses:
- Experience providing residential, institutional, or congregate meal services.
- Ability to prepare and deliver three meals per day.
- Experience accommodating special dietary requirements.
- Food safety certifications and applicable licenses.
- Experience performing similar services for federal, tribal, state, or local government agencies.
- At least two recent examples of contracts of similar size and scope.
5. ISBEE Representation
If applicable, complete and submit the current Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Representation Form.
Response Information
Responses will be used solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes.
This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and the Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing a response.
Respondents must respond separately to any future solicitation that may be issued.
Responses should be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist identified below.
Point of Contact:
Shannon Eldridge-Shorty, Contract Specialist, email: shannon.eldridge-shorty@ihs.gov.
Response Due Date: August 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST). Responses that fail to provide the requested information may be considered non-responsive for market research purposes.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf |
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