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. 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. 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. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing meals for approximately 50 classes annually with 1,600 students, totaling approximately 49,600 meals per year • Accommodating diverse international cuisines and dietary restrictions • Maintaining an internationally certified kitchen and employing a certified international chef • Providing laundry services to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen and dining linens • Maintaining schedules that take into account the hours during which the staff can effectively carry out services without overburdening the ILEA staff