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Government food & catering contracts in New Jersey

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

4Open for bids
1Due within 7 days
2Coming soon

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6 jobs
  1. NOV196 days
    FCI Fairton 2nd Qtr Subsistence
    Fairton, New Jersey · Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
    Due in 6 daysSmall businesses onlyFood & catering
  2. NOV163 days
    East Orange Milk and Dairy
    East Orange, New Jersey · Department of Veterans Affairs
    Coming soonSmall businesses onlyFood & catering
  3. NOV163 days
    Lyons VAMC Milk and Dairy
    Lyons, New Jersey · Department of Veterans Affairs
    Coming soonSmall businesses onlyFood & catering
  4. NOV15367 days
    (updated) 11/4/2027 FCI FORT DIX FY27 2nd QTR SUBSISTENCE; INCLUDING EGGS, BREAD AND DAIRY- JANUARY 1 2027- MARCH 31, 2027.
    Joint Base MDL, New Jersey · Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
    Small businesses onlyFood & catering
  5. NOV15367 days
    updated (11/4/2027) FCI FORT DIX FY27 1ST QTR KOSHER - JANUARY 1 2027- MARCH 31, 2027.
    Joint Base MDL, New Jersey · Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
    Small businesses onlyFood & catering
  6. NOV15367 days
    Updated ( 11/4/2027) FCI Fort Dix Fy27 1st Qtr Halal - January 1 2027- March 31, 2027.
    Joint Base MDL, New Jersey · Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons
    Small businesses onlyFood & catering

Food & catering contracts in New Jersey at a glance

Who can bid

  • Small businesses only6

Agencies buying most

  • Department of Justice4
  • Department of Veterans Affairs2

Timing

  • Open for bids4
  • Due within 7 days1
  • 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)Illinois (6)Ohio (6)Minnesota (4)Virginia (4)California (3)Georgia (3)Connecticut (3)

Questions

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

4 are open for bids today, and 2 are coming soon. 1 close within the next 7 days.

Can a small business bid on them?

6 of the 6 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 (4), Department of Veterans Affairs (2).

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.