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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of The Interior was posted on May 27, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

89--Food Service for BIA/OJS Great Plains Region

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The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying food and beverage services to five detention facilities in District I, which encompasses North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. The scope encompasses the daily delivery of a comprehensive range of food items including perishables, meats, frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy, breads, non-perishables, canned goods, pastas, condiments, beverages, and other staples to support approximately 220 inmates per day across all locations, with meals and snacks provided three times daily. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to service all five detention centers—Standing Rock, Turtle Mountain, Fort Totten, Lower Brule, and Yankton—requiring robust logistics capabilities including cold chain compliance, fleet readiness, and emergency delivery protocols. The government is specifically assessing the availability of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs), Indian Economic Enterprises (IEEs), small businesses, and large businesses capable of meeting tribal and nationally recognized nutritional standards. Vendors are invited to submit a capability statement of no more than ten pages detailing their company information, CAGE and UEI codes, business size status under NAICS 722310, geographic coverage confirming delivery to all sites, past performance in institutional food supply, and logistical infrastructure. No pricing information is required, and this notice is strictly for market research and planning purposes with no intention to award a contract or blanket purchase agreement at this time. Submissions must be sent via email to Lara.Wood@bia.gov by June 8, 2026, with the designated subject line, and no reimbursement will be provided for response-related costs. All information gathered will inform potential future procurement strategies, including the feasibility of awarding contracts to multiple ISBEEs or establishing a multi-vendor supply structure.

General Info

Bureau of Indian Affairs seeks ISBEE vendors for food supply market research in District I detention facilities.

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Department Of The Interior → Bureau Of Indian AffairsView Agency

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722310 - Food Service ContractorsView NAICS

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Sources Sought Notice for District I Food & Beverage Supply BPA

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Bureau Of Indian Affairs
Contacts1 person available
OfficeRESTON, VA, 20192, USA
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Department Of The Interior → Bureau Of Indian Affairs
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Office AddressRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

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BIA OJS DISTRICT I (Great Plains Region)
Food & Beverage Supply
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.

This notice is issued solely for market research and ISBEE (Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise) planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ), or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The Government is not requesting quotes at this time, and no awards will be made because of this notice.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), is conducting market research to identify qualified ISBEE, IEE, small business, and large business concerns capable of providing food and beverage supply delivery to OJS Detention Facilities located in District I (North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska).
BIA-OJS is responsible for providing nutritious and healthy inmate meals that meet or exceed Tribal and nationally recognized standards. District I requires a vendor (or vendors) to furnish a wide range of food and beverage items to multiple detention locations.
Food categories include, but are not limited to:
Perishables
Meats
Frozen foods
Breads
Fresh vegetables and fruit
Dairy
Non perishables
Canned goods
Pastas
Condiments and seasonings
Beverages
Other food staples as needed
Estimated inmate population: 220 inmates/day, fed breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks per month.

District I Delivery Locations
Interested vendors must deliver to ALL the following detention centers:
Standing Rock Adult & Juvenile Detention, Fort Yates, ND
Turtle Mountain Detention Center, Belcourt, ND
Fort Totten Detention Center, Fort Totten, ND
Lower Brule Detention Center, Lower Brule, SD
Yankton Detention Center, Wagner, SD

This Sources Sought seeks to identify whether two or more capable ISBEEs are available to support District I food service supply needs.

Requested Information from Respondents
Interested vendors (ISBEE, IEE, small business, or large business) are invited to submit a capability statement addressing the following:
Interested vendors should submit the following information (maximum 10 pages):
1. Company name, address, and point of contact information
2. CAGE code and UEI
3. Business size/status under NAICS 722310 (or recommended alternative)
4. Capabilities statement tailored to the scope of this requirement
5. Geographic service coverage, especially confirmation of ability to deliver to all listed locations
6. Past performance for similar food delivery or institutional food supply contracts
7. Logistics capabilities, including distribution centers, truck fleet descriptions, cold chain compliance, and emergency delivery processes
8. Ability to meet daily, weekly, and emergency delivery requirements

Submission Details
Responses are due: June 8, 2026
Submit via email to: Lara.Wood@bia.gov
Subject Line: Sources Sought Response-District I Food & Beverage Supply BPA
Responses should not exceed 10 pages.
No pricing is required at this stage.

Disclaimer
This Sources Sought is for planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contract or BPA. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with responding.

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