Cafeteria & Food Truck Services - DLA Susquehanna
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The Defense Logistics Agency has issued solicitation NAFUA1-26-R-0005 for a single concessionaire to provide full-scope cafeteria, catering, 24/7 automated market, and optional mobile food truck services at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The contract consists of a two-year base period starting December 1, 2026, with four optional two-year extensions for a total potential duration of ten years. This is a non-funded contract where the government will not pay for services; instead, the contractor pays a monthly fee based on either a Minimum Monthly Guarantee or a gross sales commission percentage. The selected provider will manage Darrs Cafe and Inflight Cafe to support approximately 4,500 personnel, with optional responsibilities including the Grill Fresh food truck and the annual Turkey Day event. Proposals must be submitted to Contracting Officer Michael Thompson by October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. Submissions must include a fee schedule, financial statements, a concession operating plan, and a five-year past performance history.
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BLUF: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) NAF Contracting Office, on behalf of the Susquehanna Post Restaurant Fund, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) NAFUA1-26-R-0005 to award a single concessionaire contract for full-scope cafeteria, catering, 24/7 automated market, and optional mobile food truck services at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna (New Cumberland, PA). The contract structure consists of a two-year base period (December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2028) with four two-year option periods (up to 10 years total). Concessionaires pay a monthly fee per facility based on the higher of a Minimum Monthly Guarantee (MMG) or a gross sales commission percentage. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR THESE SERVICES.
Operational Requirements: The contractor will operate two primary facilities supporting a base population of approximately 4,500 personnel: "Darr's Cafe" in Building 430 (breakfast 7:00–10:45 AM, lunch 10:45 AM–1:00 PM, and on-site catering) and the "Inflight Cafe" in Building 2001 (value-priced breakfast 5:15–10:00 AM, lunch 10:45 AM–12:30 PM, and optional 24/7 unstaffed grab-and-go kiosks). Optional services include operating the government-furnished "Grill Fresh" food truck and executing the annual base Turkey Day event. SCA Wage Determination 2015-4225 applies.
Mandatory Milestones & Deadlines:
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Site Visits Completed: No later than October 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT (advance scheduling required).
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Written Questions Due: No later than October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
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Proposal Submission Deadline: No later than October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Submission Instructions & Point of Contact: Proposals must include Part I (DA Form 4069, Section B-6 Fee Schedule, financial statements, Section K certs), Part II (Concession Operating Plan), and Part III (Past Performance / 5-year history). Submit proposals electronically in searchable PDF/Excel to Contracting Officer Michael Thompson at michael.3.thompson@dla.mil with the subject line PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - DLA Susquehanna Cafeteria/Catering Operations (Solicitation NAFUA1-26-R-0005), or deliver hard copies to DLA NAF Contracting Office, Attn: Michael Thompson, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd, Suite 1134, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Direct all inquiries to the Contracting Officer at michael.3.thompson@dla.mil or 571-643-3754.
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