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Russell Food and Dirksen Ground & Hart Food and Related Services
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The Architect of the Capitol is soliciting proposals under RFP AOCSSB26R0009 for the exclusive provision of food and related services across two Senate facilities: the Russell Senate Office Building and the Dirksen Ground Level & Hart complex. This procurement results in two separate contracts with a total potential performance period of twelve years, structured as a four-year base period and two additional four-year option periods, with a possible six-month extension. The contractor will be responsible for operating all on-site food venues, including breakfast and lunch stations, convenience stores, and vending facilities, with operational hours ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 24/7 coverage for vending and convenience locations. Food services are designated as essential, requiring personnel to remain on-site during federal closures unless otherwise directed. The contractor must meet stringent quality standards, including USDA-grade food specifications, FDA compliance for labeling and allergen disclosure, and adherence to the 2022 FDA Food Code for sanitation. All operations must be conducted with an emphasis on thoughtful stewardship, good taste, and attentive execution, with pricing aligned with comparable government cafeterias in Washington, D.C. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Kiteworks by August 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET, following specific formatting and volume requirements: Volume 1 (Technical) includes operational plans, organizational capabilities, past performance, and financial projections with strict page limits and font requirements, while Volume 2 (Administrative/Financial) contains SF-33 completion, financial responsibility documentation, and signed amendments. The evaluation process prioritizes operational plans and proposed services, organizational capabilities and personnel planning, past performance, and oral presentations over pricing, which carries less weight. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM with a validated UEI and CAGE code, and comply with all federal and agency-specific clauses including Gratuities, Equal Opportunity, Assignment of Claims, and Disputes. Key personnel must be identified, and all staff and vehicles are subject to Senate security protocols, including E-Verify checks and criminal history screenings via Form CP-491. Contractors must provide a Quality Assurance Plan, maintain comprehensive financial records, submit annual CPA-certified income statements, and insure liabilities as required. Capital investments for renovations are the contractor’s responsibility, and the government provides facilities in “as-is” condition. Commission percentages on gross receipts above break-even are proposed by the
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Washington, DC, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Offerors,
In this announcement is Request for Proposal (RFP) # AOCSSB26R0009 for Senate Food and Related Services for the United States Senate under the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). Offerors must follow the RFP instructions outlined in Section L to help us evaluate your proposal.
Questions regarding the RFP package are requested by Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12:00 Noon ET. Questions must be submitted via Kiteworks. Offerors shall use the first two columns of Attachment J.16 - Questions Template to submit questions.
A Pre-proposal Conference and Walk-through of Senate facilities will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Companies are asked to limit participation to no more than two (2) individuals per vendor. Please provide vendor identifying information for the walk-through via email to the CO and CS. Meeting location and details will be provided upon registration.
The final proposal submission will be due Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 12:00 Noon ET. Proposals must be received via AOC’s Secure File Transfer Site - Kiteworks as stated in Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Contractor.
***Offerors are encouraged to request access to Kiteworks via email as soon as possible*** (Read instructions in Attachment J.23)
List of RFP Attachments: This RFP results in two contracts (Russell Food and Dirksen Ground & Hart Food and Related Services)
AOCSSB26R0009 – Standard Form (SF) 33
Section B – Supplies and/or Services and Prices
Section C – Statement of Work
Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Contractor
Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award
RFP Attachments J.1 through J.23
RFP Attachment J.2 (drawings) will require the completion of a nondisclosure agreement form, which is attachment J.22.
Be advised that Attachments J.18 and J.19 shall not be completed until a contract (award) is issued; please do not complete these forms as a part of your proposal submission.
UPDATE JUNE 9, 2026. AMENDMENT 1: The final proposal submission will be due Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:00 Noon ET.
NOTE: Please review documents dated June 9, 2026 as these documents have been amended for this solicitation.
UPDATE June 18, 2026. We are aware of an issue with SAM not reporting the correct due date for proposals. We are working on this issue with the help desk. The final proposal submission will be due Friday, August 14, 2026, at 12:00 Noon ET.
UPDATE July 1, 2026. SF30's for amendment 1 and 2 are uploaded to capture changes. Question and Answer is uploaded to address questions.
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