INL/EL SALVADOR: ILEA CATERING SERVICES

AI Summary

The Department of State is seeking a qualified catering services provider for the International Law Enforcement Academy in San Salvador. The contract includes daily meal services for approximately 1,600 students annually, with a focus on international cuisine and dietary accommodations. Proposals are due for a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable solicitation, covering a performance period from July 2026 to December 2030.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: 191NLE26R0075
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date: April 23, 2026
Response Deadline: May 7, 2026
NAICS Code: 722310 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: S203
Issuing Office: ACQUISITIONS - INL
Sub-Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Agency: DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Primary Contact: Gabrielle Gipson
City: WASHINGTON
State: DC
ZIP Code: 20520
AI Product/Service: service

Description

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.

Key dates

April 23, 2026Posted Date
May 7, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

catering services food services international cuisine meal delivery law enforcement training

Frequently asked questions

INL/EL SALVADOR: ILEA CATERING SERVICES is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.