S--Food Services for Fort Totten Agency

Solicitation 140A0126Q0013 is a firm-fixed-price request for quote issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, for food preparation and delivery services at the Fort Totten Correctional Facility in North Dakota. The contractor is required to provide three nutritious meals daily for adult inmates, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with an estimated annual volume of 14,880 meals per category, plus sack lunches and special dietary accommodations. The contract consists of a base year running from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, with four subsequent option years extending through January 31, 2031. The project is a 100% set-aside for small businesses, following amendments that shifted the designation from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise to Indian Economic Enterprise and finally to Small Business. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating offerors on their ability to meet the Statement of Work and their past performance. Key performance requirements include maintaining a daily caloric intake of 2,000 to 2,500 calories per inmate, submitting monthly menus for review by a registered dietitian, and ensuring meals are delivered ready-to-serve. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations and submit all invoices electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform. Quality control is managed through meal tracking logs documenting temperatures and quantities, with final acceptance conducted by the government at the destination. Proposals must be submitted via email and include a signed representation form, a completed price schedule, and acknowledgment of all solicitation amendments.