U. S. CPB, USBP, Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Meal Services
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- NAICS code
- 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- McAllen, TX
- Forecast number
- F2026073766
- Points of contact
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- Maria Rivera maria.rivera@cbp.dhs.gov (956) 289-4866
- Arturo Ayala arturo.ayala@cbp.dhs.gov (956) 289-4966
Forecast details come from DHS's Acquisition Planning Forecast System. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is soliciting a meal services contract for the Rio Grande Valley Sector to provide preparation, delivery, distribution, and cleanup of meals for non-citizen aliens detained at the Centralized Processing Center and all RGV Sector stations. The contract requires the contractor to provide three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) across four distinct demographic categories—Tender Age Children (ages 2-5), Children (ages 6-12), Older Children (ages 13-17), and Adults (ages 18+)—with diverse dietary accommodations including vegetarian, gluten-free, pork-free, and fiber-rich options, while maintaining compliance with USDA and FDA food safety standards. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on May 11, 2026, with an estimated award date of May 18, 2026, and a one-year period of performance from May 18, 2026, through May 17, 2027.
The estimated award value ranges from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, and this will be awarded as a Task Order from an IDIQ contract through a Firm Fixed Price contract vehicle using a Purchase Order under FAR Subpart 13.5. Performance of the contract will be located in McAllen, Texas, with coordination required between the contractor and station personnel for meal distribution. Interested parties should contact Arturo Ayala (requirements contact) at arturo.ayala@cbp.dhs.gov or (956) 289-4966, or Maria Rivera (alternate contact) at maria.rivera@cbp.dhs.gov or (956) 289-4866 for additional information.
Forecast text
USBP RGV Sector food services contract requires the preparation, delivery, distribution, and clean-up of meals provided to non-citizen aliens detained at the CPC and all RGV Sector stations. The contractor is responsible for ensuring meals are properly prepared, packaged, delivered on schedule, and distributed in coordination with station personnel. Meal service consists of three daily meals; breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and provided in compliance with the following categories:
1. Category 1: Tender Age Children (Ages 2–5)
2. Category 2: Children (Ages 6–12)
3. Category 3: Older Children (Ages 13–17)
4. Category 4: Adults (Ages 18 and older)
Meals must be diverse in dietary options, including vegetarian, gluten-free, pork-free, and fiber-rich choices.
Compliance with USDA and FDA standards for food safety, preparation, and delivery.
Acquisition Strategy: Anticipate awarding Task Order from IDIQ contract
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