INL/El Salvador: ILEA Catering Services

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing comprehensive catering services for the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Requirement Overview: The contractor will provide daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two coffee/snack breaks for ILEA training participants, including weekend and holiday meals. Services must accommodate diverse international cuisines and dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, medical conditions, and allergies). The contractor must have at least 10 years of experience in international cuisine catering, employ a certified international chef, and maintain an internationally certified kitchen.

Period of Performance: Five-month base period (July 20, 2026 – December 31, 2026) plus four option years (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2030).

Estimated Volume: Approximately 50 classes annually with 1,600 students, totaling approximately 49,600 meals per year. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses will be used solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. No solicitation is guaranteed to result from this RFI.

Response Deadline: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST Submission Instructions: Responses (maximum 20 pages) must be submitted via email to Courtney Wesely, Contracting Officer, at WeselyCJ@state.gov with subject line "RFI – ILEA Catering Service INL/San Salvador." Eligibility Requirements: Respondents must have a current CAGE Code, UEI number, and active SAM.gov registration. Please see the attached document for the complete RFI, including detailed scope of work, response format, and submission requirements.