Meal Services

Solicitation 70CDCR18R00000004 is a Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity requirements contract issued by the Department of Homeland Security, specifically for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations in the San Diego Field Office Area of Responsibility. This total small business set-aside procurement seeks a contractor to provide daily delivery of freshly prepared meals, including breakfast burritos, bag meals, and teriyaki chicken bowls, along with water. The potential period of performance spans from August 1, 2018, to July 31, 2023, consisting of one base year and four option years. Deliveries are required by 7:00 am and must adhere to strict USDA and FSIS food safety standards. The contract includes rigorous quality assurance measures detailed in a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, which requires the contractor to develop a Quality Control Plan and subjects them to site visits and documentation reviews. Performance is monitored via a Contract Discrepancy Report, and the agreement stipulates liquidated damages of 750 dollars per day for certain failures. Technical specifications outline estimated monthly quantities of 5,000 meals and 2,500 water bottles, with specific ingredient weights and packaging requirements. The procurement process included an amendment extending the solicitation due date to May 21, 2018, and utilizes a standardized performance evaluation survey to assess contractor quality and timeliness.