INL/El Salvador: ILEA Catering Services
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Due: | May 7, 2026 |
| Agency: | STATE, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | 191NLE26R0075 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Apr 23, 2026 03:34 pm EDT
- Original Date Offers Due: May 07, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
- Original Inactive Date: May 22, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: S203 - HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD
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NAICS Code:
- 722310 - Food Service Contractors
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Place of Performance:
SLV
Catering Services for ILEA San Salvador
Contract Overview
Solicitation Type: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Period of Performance: July 20, 2026 – December 31, 2030 (5-month base period + four 1-year option periods)
Place of Performance: International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) – San Salvador
Scope of Work
ILEA San Salvador seeks a qualified catering services provider to deliver daily meal services (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two coffee/snack breaks) for law enforcement training participants. Services include weekend meals and flexible scheduling to accommodate approximately 1,600 students annually (~49,600 meals).
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: 10+ years providing international cuisine catering services
- Certifications: Certified international chef and international kitchen certification
- Capacity: Minimum 1,600 meals/month with 7+ on-site employees per meal service
- Management: English-speaking Contract Manager and Chef with 5+ years' experience
- Dietary Accommodation: Ability to serve diverse international cuisines and accommodate allergies, medical conditions, vegetarian/vegan, kosher, and halal requirements
Proposal Submission
Volume I: Technical Proposal (Experience, Operational Capability, QASP)
Volume II: Past Performance
Volume III: Pricing (Excel format)
For complete requirements, detailed specifications, quality assurance standards, contractor responsibilities, and evaluation criteria, please review the full Statement of Work (SOW) and solicitation documentation.
- US DEPT OF STATE, 2201 C ST NW
- WASHINGTON , DC 20520
- USA
- Gabrielle Gipson
- GipsonGR@state.gov
- Courtney Wesely
- WeselyCJ@state.gov
- Apr 23, 2026 03:34 pm EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
- Feb 25, 2026 09:52 am EST Sources Sought (Original)
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Bid Due: 6/14/2026