Food delivery for OJS detention centers

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Western Region is soliciting food delivery services for three detention centers operated by the Office of Justice Services (OJS): Eastern Nevada Detention Center in Owyhee, Nevada; Ute Indian Tribe Justice Center in Fort Duchesne, Utah; and Hopi Adult Detention Center in Keams Canyon, Arizona. The contractor must supply comprehensive food items including fresh and frozen meats, fruits, vegetables, breads, condiments, seasonings, beverages, and non-perishable goods to support fixed seasonal menus that comply with U.S. Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration food safety standards. All deliveries must occur weekly in clean, temperature-controlled vehicles with accompanying packing slips and invoices, and products must be transported in compliance with temperature control requirements. Evaluation criteria include delivery capability and schedule reliability, food safety measures, and experience with similar requirements. The deadline for quote submission is May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, with questions due to the contract specialist by April 17, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside 100 percent for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) under the Buy Indian Act, with no incumbent contractors identified in the notice. The estimated inmate population is 20 individuals daily, with approximately 5,500 meals served monthly across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack services. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order consisting of a 12-month base year plus four optional 12-month renewal years, with performance beginning February 2, 2026. Qualified vendors must submit an Indian Economic Enterprise representation form, a capability statement, pricing documentation, and past performance references. Individual purchase calls are limited to $10,000 per call, and all invoices must be submitted through the Internet Payment Platform.