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Government food & catering contracts in California

Open federal food & catering contracts in California for small businesses, in plain English: who can bid, when they're due and what to submit. Updated every morning from SAM.gov.

3Open for bids
2Due within 7 days
0Coming soon

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3 jobs
  1. NOV196 days
    FCI Mendota 1st QTR-Subsidies FY 27
    Mendota, California · Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
    Due in 6 daysSmall businesses onlyFood & catering
  2. NOV185 days
    Fy27 Usp Atwater A1 Quaterly Subsistance December 31 2026
    California · Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
    Due in 5 daysSmall businesses onlyFood & catering
  3. DEC219 days
    FCC Lompoc FY26 QTR 1 Subsistence Solicitation
    Lompoc, California · Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
    Small businesses onlyFood & catering

Food & catering contracts in California at a glance

Who can bid

  • Small businesses only3

Agencies buying most

  • Department of Justice3

Timing

  • Open for bids3
  • Due within 7 days2
  • Typical time to respond10 days

Counted from today's open notices on SAM.gov, updated every morning.

Food & catering in other states

Texas (12)South Carolina (10)Pennsylvania (9)West Virginia (6)New Jersey (6)Illinois (6)Ohio (6)Minnesota (4)Virginia (4)Georgia (3)Connecticut (3)

Questions

How many food and catering contracts in California are open right now?

3 are open for bids today, and 0 are coming soon. 2 close within the next 7 days.

Can a small business bid on them?

3 of the 3 are set aside for small businesses or a certified group (such as women-owned, veteran-owned or HUBZone), so only those firms can bid. The rest are open to anyone.

Which agencies post the most?

Right now: Department of Justice (3).

How long do I have to respond?

Half of the open notices give 10 days or less between posting and the deadline, so check new notices daily.

Can someone prepare the bid for me?

Yes. Seal the Bid prepares the full bid package for a flat fee from $495: forms, pricing sheet and compliance check. You set the price, sign and submit, and you pay for your first bid only if you submit it.