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Request for Information (RFI) Obtaining Food Franchise Rights in Washington, DC - National Capital Region (NCR)

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is issuing a Request for Information to gather data on obtaining food franchise rights within the National Capital Region, specifically for the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington, DC. The agency is seeking detailed input on the processes, requirements, and documentation necessary to establish food services, with a particular focus on the feasibility of a direct-engagement model. Under this proposed model, the FBI would contract directly with individual food franchise brands instead of utilizing a single master food-service contractor. Interested organizations should provide information regarding franchise agreement structures, capital investment needs, licensing, and royalty considerations for government-controlled facilities. The FBI is also interested in operational standards for food safety and supply chain management within secure environments, as well as any existing precedents for similar arrangements in federal or military installations. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to future action. Responses should be submitted to the designated points of contact by the specified deadline.

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FBI seeks information on direct food franchise rights for the J. Edgar Hoover Building.

NAICS

722513 - Limited-Service Restaurants

Place of Performance

DC

Set-Aside

NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Justice → Fbi-Jeh
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA
Contacts
Mckenzie Bucher
Thomas W. Teets

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Request for Information (RFI) : Obtaining Food Franchise Rights in Washington, DC - National Capital Region (NCR)


The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather detailed input from qualified organizations regarding the requirements, processes, and opportunities associated with obtaining food franchise rights within the National Capital Region (NCR), Washington, DC.


Organizations responding to this RFI are requested to provide all relevant documentation, points of contact, marketing materials, and procedural information. This RFI is for planning and informational purposes only and does not obligate the Government to pursue any further action or future solicitation.


Direct Engagement Model – Industry Feedback Requested


In addition to information on obtaining food franchise rights generally, the FBI is specifically interested in understanding the feasibility and attractiveness of a direct-engagement model, in which the FBI would contract or otherwise arrange directly with individual food franchise brands (rather than through a single master food-service contractor) to provide food service operations within the J. Edgar Hoover Building (JEH), Washington, DC.


What the FBI should understand about this model:


  • Typical franchise agreement structures, term lengths, and capital investment requirements (buildout, equipment, branding) when a franchisor/franchisee operates within a federal government-controlled facility rather than a traditional commercial or retail location
  • Licensing, royalty, and territory considerations that may apply or require modification for a single-tenant government building
  • Food safety, supply chain, and operational standards the franchise would need to meet or adapt to operate within a secure federal facility
  • Any precedent for franchise operations within federal buildings, military installations, or other access-controlled environments, and lessons learned from those arrangements

All responses must be submitted to:



Please provide all requested information no later than September 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.

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