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How to bid on Packaged Food Products for Homeland Security
What Homeland Security is buying
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking information from vendors who can supply and deliver packaged box lunches. These meals are for up to 72 detainees daily at the ICE Atlanta Field Office Detention Intake Processing Unit. Deliveries are required three times a day, seven days a week, covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
This is an opportunity for food service providers to potentially establish a contract for ongoing meal delivery services to a government facility. The agency is looking for financially sound, scalable, and compliant meal solutions.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on September 08, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. At the deadline, the agency will stop accepting submissions for this RFI.
An RFI is used by the government to gather information and assess market capabilities. It is not a request for proposals and does not commit the government to award a contract. However, your response can help shape future solicitations.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for food service companies, caterers, or meal preparation businesses that specialize in providing packaged meals. Vendors should be capable of handling large-volume, consistent daily deliveries.
Experience with government contracts, especially those requiring adherence to GSA Federal Supply Schedule requirements, would be beneficial. The relevant category for this work is facilities, specifically food services within a facility setting.
How to respond to this RFI
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response to this RFI, clearly demonstrate your capacity to meet the daily volume and delivery schedule. Highlight your ability to provide meals that comply with GSA Federal Supply Schedule requirements.
Emphasize your financial stability and your ability to scale operations if the number of detainees changes. Provide clear examples of your experience in similar large-scale, consistent food delivery services. Even though this is an RFI, a well-structured and informative response can position your company favorably for future solicitations.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement; the original posting controls.