Food/dairy

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is seeking a food service contractor to provide comprehensive food and dairy products for Jeehdeez'a Elementary School in Pinon, Arizona. The solicitation, numbered 140A2325Q0048, requires a contractor to supply a wide range of food service products including perishables, meats, frozen foods, breads, fresh produce, dairy, non-perishables, and paper items. The contractor must have a registered dietitian to develop 6-week cycle menus that comply with USDA breakfast and lunch nutritional standards and implement federal meal program requirements. Responses to the solicitation are due by January 29, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with a performance period spanning from February 12, 2025, through February 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet USDA and FDA inspection requirements, provide nutritionally balanced meals, and ensure consistent food safety and delivery standards.

This solicitation is not a small business set-aside and falls under the NAICS category 311999 for miscellaneous food manufacturing. The contract requires delivery of food products during school hours (7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday) to Jeehdeez'a Elementary School, with specific requirements for product quantities, pack sizes, and quality specifications. While the exact award value is not specified, the comprehensive nature of the food service contract suggests a significant annual commitment. The solicitation includes a detailed product list covering various food categories, emphasizing the need for high-quality, nutritionally compliant items that meet federal specifications. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability to consistently provide a diverse range of food products that support the school's nutritional needs throughout the academic year.