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ID: 70CDCR25Q00000021 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

Posted: Sept. 15, 2025, 4:01 p.m. EDT
AMENDMENT NOTICE: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is 70CDCR25Q00000021 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 311999 with a small business size standard of 700.00 employees.
This requirement is a Small Business Set-Aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.
The solicitation pricing on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted, and, unless otherwise displayed at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com, will end on:
2025-09-18 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time. This time supersedes the Offers Due Time listed above.
FOB Destination shall be in the Statement of Work
The DHS ICE - Detention Compliance & Removals (DCR) requires the items to be Meet or Exceed. To review line items, terms, etc., refer to the link below.
Solicitation and Buy Attachments
***Question Submission: Interested Sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.***
For this solicitation, DHS ICE - Detention Compliance & Removals (DCR) intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, Unison Marketplace. Unison Marketplace has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. A Seller may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. DHS ICE - Detention Compliance & Removals (DCR) is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Sellers that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com.Sellers that are not currently registered to use https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com should proceed to https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com to complete their free registration. Sellers that require special considerations or assistance may contact Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or via email at marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com. Sellers may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive https://marketplace.unisonglobal.com process. Should Sellers require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or Marketplace Support at 1.877.933.3243 or marketplacesupport@unisonglobal.com.
Posted: Sept. 10, 2025, 10:24 a.m. EDT
Background
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is responsible for the detention, health, welfare, transportation, and deportation of detainees in removal proceedings, and those subject to final order of removal from the United States. ICE houses detainees in federal, state, local, and private detention facilities across the country.

This solicitation is for shelf-stable meals for the Baltimore Field Office and the Salisbury sub-office.

Work Details
The contractor shall furnish and deliver all shelf-stable, ready-to-eat packaged meals every 90 days for six months. The meals must include breakfast, lunch/dinner, and special dietary options such as Kosher, Halal, diabetic, vegetarian etc.

The specific quantities required are as follows:
- Baltimore Breakfast – 90 days: 5,000 meals
- Baltimore Lunch/Dinner – 90 days: 10,000 meals
- Salisbury Breakfast - 90 days: 1,500 meals
- Salisbury Lunch - 90 days: 1,500 meals
- Breakfast special dietary needs (e.g., Diabetic, halal, vegetarian): 1,500 meals
- Lunch/Dinner special dietary needs (e.g., Diabetic, halal, vegetarian): 1,500 meals.

All meal pouches/packages must meet the following criteria:
- Shall not contain matches or flameless ration entrée heater.
- Meals shall not require heating but shall be ready to eat.
- Meals must have a shelf life exceeding 2 years.
- Meals must contain between 1,000-1,500 calories.

Packaging must be durable and sanitary with clear labeling including allergen information and shelf-life details.

Period of Performance
The period of performance shall be for a period of six (6) months.

Place of Performance
Deliveries will be made to:
- Baltimore Field Office: 31 Hopkins Plaza, 7th Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21201
- Salisbury Sub-Office: 119 W. Naylor Mill Road, Suite 11 Salisbury, Maryland 21801

Overview

Response Deadline
Sept. 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
Sept. 10, 2025, 10:24 a.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 15, 2025, 4:01 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
See Statement of Work
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
700 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
High
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 8 days, below average for the Enforcement and Removals.
On 9/10/25 Enforcement and Removals issued Synopsis Solicitation 70CDCR25Q00000021 for Meals Ready-to-Eat due 9/18/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 311999 (SBA Size Standard 700 Employees) and PSC 8970.
Primary Contact
Name
Name: Marketplace Support, Title: Marketplace Support, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Email: MarketplaceSupport@unisonglobal.com;   Profile
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT > DETENTION COMPLIANCE AND REMOVALS
FPDS Organization Code
7012-DCR00
Source Organization Code
500030763
Last Updated
March 18, 2026
Last Updated By
HELPDESK.OAQPRISM@ice.dhs.gov
Archive Date
March 17, 2026