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Government contracts for food services & catering in California
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About food services & catering contracts in California
Food services & catering contracts in California typically cover dining-facility (DFAC) operations on DoD bases, cafeteria service at federal courthouses, vending operations under the Randolph-Sheppard program, and event catering. Federal posts in this category fall under NAICS 722310 (Food Service Contractors), and the bulk of the work flows to DoD bases, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the VA. Many cafeteria slots flow through Randolph-Sheppard or AbilityOne; remaining work runs as small-business set-asides.
California currently has 14 open food services & catering contracts in our database, with 9 added in the last 30 days. That's a steady cadence — enough flow to make automated alerting worthwhile rather than manual portal-checking. The most active buyers are Airport Commission (2 open posts) and DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (2), with the rest spread across other federal civilian agencies, DoD components, and state and local departments active in California.
Beyond federal opportunities, much of the food services & catering work in California is posted through Cal eProcure, with recurring buyers including Caltrans, the University of California system, the California Department of General Services, and the City and County of Los Angeles. California's SB/DVBE certification programs reserve a target share of state spend for certified small and disabled-veteran-owned firms — getting certified is usually step one. ContractRadar pulls federal postings from SAM.gov alongside state and local feeds so a food-services vendor doesn't have to monitor each portal manually.
Top matching contracts in California
EXT AIR | RFQ 50455 As-Needed Catering Services
Category: Personal Services Type: Seeking Bids
Athletic Meals and Catering Services
California State University, Sacramento is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced food service providers to deliver athletic meals and catering services for Sacramento State student-athle…
J072--VAPAHCS Commercial Kitchen and Dietetics Equipment Maintenance
Contractor Shall Provide Appliance Servicing and Repair
Food Service Providers RFSQ
We’re creating a registry of food providers that County staff can use when planning events and programs. This is not a formal proposal process, it’s simply a way to get your business on our list of go…
IFB No 131109 Building 854 Scullery maintenance and dishwasher replacement
IFB No 131109 Building 854 Scullery maintenance and dishwasher replacement — Military Department
EXT AIR | T3 FOOD HALL AND SIT-DOWN & T2 BURGER
Category: Personal Services Type: Seeking Bids
Warehousing and Distribution Services at DLA Distribution Barstow, California (DDBC)
Solicitation for Warehousing and Distribution Services at DLA Distribution Barstow, California (DDBC) - SP3300-26-R-5003.
DPH | Childcare Management and Operation Services
Category: Personal Services Type: Seeking Bids
EXT HSA | RFP 1240 CalFresh Community Works Progra
Category: Personal Services Type: Seeking Bids
Warehousing and Distribution Services at DLA Distribution San Diego, CA
DLA Distribution requires a follow-on contract for performance of warehouse and distribution support services for DLA Distribution San Diego, California. DLA Distribution San Diego, CA?s primary missi…
Cafe Food Service Space Available in Secure & Populated State Building in Sacramento
The California Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division (FMD), collectively referred to as State, invites you to review and welcomes proposals for the Café space located in…
Fueling Systems Testing
Category: Personal Services Type: RFP - Request For Proposal
CR25-288946.FMD.BAS SERVICES
The State of California (State), Department of General Services (DGS), Facilities Management Division (FMD) manages, maintains and operates state buildings and grounds statewide, pursuant to Governmen…
Blanket Advertisement for Fair-Time Services
The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Fairs and Expositions Branch, has oversight responsibility for the state-sponsored district fairs. A wide variety of services are required by these f…