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Department of Transportation Headquarter Food Service Management

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693JK426_RFI_Food_ServicesFederal

Submission Closed11/18/2025, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 722310

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Education and Training Resources is seeking quotes for a subcontracting opportunity to provide general line grocery merchant wholesale services for the Westover Job Corps Center in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The contract covers the delivery of food products, ingredients, and supplies to support approximately 437 students for a base period from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027. The scope of work requires regular temperature-controlled deliveries one to two times per week, typically during early to mid-morning windows, with a required on-time delivery rate of at least 95 percent and zero critical food safety violations. All products must meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and comply with Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook Chapter 5, Section 5.10, as well as Massachusetts state and local food codes. Interested bidders must submit a completed pricing bid sheet with a detailed cost breakdown, a proposed service schedule, and all required administrative documentation, including a W-9, business licenses, certificates of insurance, and an FFATA form if applicable. Winning bidders must possess an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. This is a small business set-aside opportunity open to various SBA certifications, including VOSB, SDVOSB, WOSB, and HUBZone. Award selection is at the sole discretion of ETR and is not automatically granted to the lowest bidder. All items must be quoted F.O.B. destination, and invoices are due upon receipt following the verification of goods. The bid closing date is November 6, 2026.

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Food Service Concession: Cannon Mountain & Flume Gorge RFP

Solicitation # c4e6e5f7-4aea-45fe-b07f-918990b8bbd2

The State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, is seeking proposals from New England regional or New Hampshire-based hospitality firms to operate food service concessions at Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway and Ski Area and the Flume Gorge/Gilman Visitors Center. The scope of work includes managing multiple fixed venues such as the 4080ft Cafe, Peabody Base Lodge Food Court, Cannonball Pub, Notchview Lodge Cafe, and the Mittersill Performance Center, as well as overseeing mobile food trucks and off-site events within Franconia Notch State Park. The selected concessionaire will be responsible for food and beverage operations, including the management of four facilities with liquor licenses, catering for special events, and the cleaning and maintenance of designated areas. The contract is intended to commence on May 1, 2027, with an in-service date of May 26, 2027. It carries an initial ten-year term, pending approval by the Governor and Executive Council, with an option for the vendor to extend for two additional five-year periods. Proposers must commit to a minimum facility investment of 1,000,000 dollars for purchase, design, and construction. Evaluation of proposals will be based on the operating plan (30%), financial commitment including commission rates (30%), experience and qualifications (30%), and the promotion of New Hampshire tourism (10%). Selected firms must maintain general liability, liquor liability, and workers compensation insurance, along with all necessary state and local permits. The concessionaire is required to implement written quality assurance procedures and maintain records according to generally accepted accounting principles, verified by a Certified Public Accountant. Proposals are due by January 1, 2027, and must be submitted via USB flash drive along with five hard copies. Final award consideration may include in-person presentations and interviews with the highest-scoring firms.

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Solicitation # 70CDCR27Q00000001

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Solicitation # W5168W27RA012

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Catering Tender - Murray Park Community School

Solicitation # ocds-h6vhtk-078c3f

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Solicitation # W5168W27RA014

The Mission Installation Contracting Command - Installation Readiness Center, acting for the Army Sustainment Command, is soliciting proposals for Full Food Service (FFS) and remote site feeding at two dining facility locations, Building 5914 and Building 6204, at Fort Rucker, Alabama. This firm fixed price contract, designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 722310, covers a period of performance from December 14, 2026, to December 14, 2029. The scope of work includes comprehensive dining facility management, encompassing food receiving, storage, preparation, serving, and facility sanitation. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, personnel, and supervision, including dining facility managers, culinary staff, and support personnel, while adhering to the Tri Service Food Code and Army Food Program standards. Award will be made to a single responsible offeror using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Proposals must be submitted electronically in four separate volumes covering solicitation documents, technical capabilities, past performance, and price. Key requirements for eligibility include the submission of an acceptable Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan and a Property Management Plan. The contractor is required to use the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and payment. Additionally, the contractor must ensure all personnel receive mandatory food sanitation and safety training and that the Project Manager maintains a current Food Protection Manager Certificate. All single-use dinnerware and packaging must be manufactured in the USA and meet commercial food-contact safety standards.

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Senior Nutrition and Meal Delivery ServicesThe Senior Nutrition and Meal Delivery Services subcontract involves providing comprehensive meal services and nutrition education for prime contractors working on New York City Department for the Aging projects. The selected provider is responsible for the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals to residents, ensuring all services adhere to strict nutrition requirements and food safety laws. To qualify, providers must possess commercial kitchen facilities, appropriate food transport equipment, and all necessary food safety certifications. This opportunity is based in New York City under NAICS code 722310, with a response deadline set for December 14, 2026.

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693JK4 Ost

NAICS

722310 - Food Service Contractors

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20590, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Draft Statement of Work for Food Court Management at DOT HQ

5 pages · sow

High

Cafeteria and Kitchen Floor Plan

1 page · other

Low

Question and Answer Worksheet for Statement of Work

2 pages · q-and-a

Low

RFI DOT Food Court Requirement - Sources Sought Notice

2 pages · sources-sought

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedNov 10

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 18

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

11/18/2025, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JK4 Ost

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JK4 Ost

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Contacts

Abdul Qader Latifi

contact@example.gov

Robin Denise Golden

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Title: Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information pertaining to a contemplated new procurement to acquire contractor support services to assist with food service management contract to design, construct, operate, and manage a multi‑vendor food court.

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

The purpose of the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is to procure the services of entities who can provide services that assist with food service management contract to design, construct, operate, and manage a multi‑vendor food court located within the William T. Coleman, Jr. and Norman Y. Mineta Federal Building (Department of Transportation Headquarter (DOT HQ), located at 1200 New Jersey Avenue Washington DC 20590, comprised of two office facilities totaling approximately 1.7 million square feet and serving a workforce of around 6,500 personnel. The kitchen is approximately 3,500 square feet, Servery is approximately 5,500 square feet and the East Atrium is 7,000 square feet respectively (see attached floorplan).

The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Senior Procurement Executive in Office of the Secretary (OST), is issuing this Sources Sought Notice to seek industry comments and identify potential Contractors capable of performing the work described herein.

This notice is not a Solicitation and it does not seek the submission of formal binding quotation/proposal. In the event that DOT determines that these services will be procured, a formal Request for Proposal will be issued. DOT cannot and will not reimburse any organization for its time, effort, or costs expended in responding to this Sources Sought Notice. Your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

The NAICS code for this effort is 722310 (Food Service Contractors), however, other NAICS being considered are 722511 and 722513. NAICS code will be finalized if there is a formal solicitation issued.

The anticipated period of performance proposed is five years inclusive of a one (1) year base period and four (4) one year option periods.

RESPONSES TO THIS RFI
After reviewing the DRAFT SOW, interested parties shall submit the following in response to this RFI:

Company Capability Statement tailored to the requirement (SOW) that demonstrate ability to successfully accomplish the goals of the project.
Business size;
Proposed contract type; and
Any other suggestion/recommendation that will help in successful accomplishment of the project.

FORMAT AND PAGE LIMIT

Responses to this RFI shall not exceed 15 pages, excluding any attachments. There is no formal question and answer period for this RFI and no questions will be entertained before the due date, however, feel free to submit questions and comments as part of your submission.

Interested companies should e-mail their responses to this RFI to Abdul.Latifi@dot.gov with a copy to Robin.Golden@dot.gov by 02:00 PM Eastern Time, November 18, 2025.

Please reference “RFI DOT Food Court Requirement” in the subject line when submitting your response.

DOT looks forward to your submission in response to this notice.

ATTACHMENTS:

RFI Cover Page

DRAFT Food Court Statement of Work

Cafeteria and Kitchen Floorplan

Question and Answer Worksheet