89--OPTION - Meals Ready to Eat Food Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Detention Compliance & Removals (DCR) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) for Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) Food Services. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Bids will be submitted via an online competitive reverse auction. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
DHS ICE - DCR requires Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) Food Services that meet or exceed specified requirements. The detailed line items, terms, and conditions are available via the provided link in the solicitation. FOB Destination details will be specified in the Statement of Work. The Product Service Code is 8970 (Composite Food Packages).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) with a 700-employee small business size standard.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: March 16, 2026
Submission & Auction Details
This procurement will utilize an online competitive reverse auction facilitated by Unison Marketplace (https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com). Sellers must submit the pricing portion of their bid through this online exchange. Registration on Unison Marketplace is free. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via the 'Submit a Question' feature on the Unison Marketplace website as early as possible.
Additional Notes
Sellers not registered with Unison Marketplace should complete their free registration at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. For assistance, contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers are prohibited from manipulating prices or colluding during the auction process.