S--DOI Main Building Food Services Award Synopsis

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, acting for the Department of the Interior, awarded a no-cost contract to Met Cafe DC Inc. to provide cafeteria concession services at the Stewart Lee Udall Building in Washington, DC. This commercial agreement, designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 722514, requires the contractor to operate food and beverage facilities, including a coffee bar and optional catering, for approximately 650 staff members. The contract structure consists of a base period of three years with two additional one-year options, for a total potential duration of five years. As a no-cost order, the government provides no direct funding, and the contractor generates revenue through customer sales. Operations must adhere to strict federal quality, health, and sustainability standards, including the U.S. Public Health Service Food Code, USDA Grade A and Choice standards, and LEED sustainability criteria. The contractor is prohibited from using polystyrene foam and must utilize compostable disposable products and Energy Star equipment. Key deliverables include monthly menus, price lists, and sanitation logs. The award was determined through a trade-off source selection process where technical factors, such as the staffing and quality control plans, were weighted more heavily than price. Contract administration is managed by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, with all performance taking place at the Stewart Lee Udall Building.