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This Solicitation opportunity from Architect Of The Capitol was posted on May 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Senate Food and Related Services

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AOCSSB26R0002Federal

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NAICS: 7223
Federal
Russell Food and Dirksen Ground & Hart Food and Related ServicesThe contract solicitation AOCSSB26R0009 seeks proposals for food and related services at the Russell and Dirksen Ground & Hart Senate facilities under the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). Interested vendors must carefully adhere to the instructions detailed in Section L of the RFP to ensure proper evaluation of their submissions. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference and facility walk-through scheduled for June 9, 2026, with a limitation of two participants per vendor, and a deadline for submitting questions by June 16, 2026. Proposals are due by July 14, 2026, at noon Eastern Time and must be submitted electronically via the AOC’s secure Kiteworks file transfer system, with vendors encouraged to request access to Kiteworks early. The solicitation package includes multiple attachments covering the contract’s scope and requirements, provisions, evaluation criteria, and related forms, notably including non-disclosure agreements for access to certain sensitive materials. Two separate contracts will be awarded for the Russell Food services and Dirksen Ground & Hart Food and related services respectively. Vendors are cautioned not to complete certain attachments (J.18 and J.19) until after contract award. The contract falls under NAICS code 7223, pertains to services performed in Washington, D.C., and does not involve any set-aside designation. Primary contacts for the solicitation are Moyah W and Andrew E from the Acquisition & Material Management Division of the Architect of the Capitol.
Acquisition & Material Man Division

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NAICS: 7223
Federal
Senate Food and Related Services Amendment 2 - ExtensionThis solicitation, identified as AOCSSB26R0002 Amendment 2, issued by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), requests proposals for Senate Food and Related Services to support the United States Senate. The contract envisions a base period beginning March 8, 2027, through December 30, 2031, with up to three additional option periods extending the service through June 30, 2040. Services are to commence after a 90-day phase-in period prior to the base period start date. The performance location will primarily include the U.S. Capitol Complex, Senate Office Buildings, and the Off-Site Delivery Center at Shepherd Parkway. Contractors must comply with detailed service standards, security requirements, labor wage determinations, and other federal and AOC-specific provisions. Proposals require electronic submission via the AOC's Kiteworks system by June 24, 2026, following instructions in Section L, with no question-and-answer period available for this extended submission opportunity. The contract mandates strict adherence to regulatory and operational clauses, including FAR provisions addressing bankruptcy, contract changes, gratuities, and cancellation under multi-year contracts, along with AOC-imposed requirements for personnel security clearances, E-Verify compliance, badge issuance and return, vehicle inspections, and delivery controls. Packaging and Marking clauses govern hazardous materials with MSDS requirements and radioactive material labeling per MIL-STD-129. Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value trade-off approach considering non-price factors (such as technical approach, management, past performance, and other criteria) along with price; non-price factors collectively outweigh cost in importance. Award decisions are made without discussions unless necessary. Contract administration includes electronic invoicing through the Internet Payment Platform, with designated points of contact in the AOC Acquisition Office guiding contractor relations. Special contract terms also exempt the contractor from sales and excise taxes on food services and limit personnel substitution during the initial contract term, ensuring continuity and maintaining service quality. Key deliverables are referenced through attachments specifying service standards, menu requirements, and venue protocols, supporting the comprehensive provision of food services tailored for Senate operations.
Acquisition & Material Man Division

POSTED

20 days ago

DEADLINE

in 8 days

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The solicitation AOCSSB26R0002 invites proposals for providing Senate Food and Related Services to the United States Senate under the oversight of the Architect of the Capitol. Interested offerors must adhere to the detailed instructions outlined in Section L of the Request for Proposal (RFP) to ensure their submissions are properly evaluated. Key dates include a Pre-proposal Conference and Walk-through of the Senate facilities scheduled for April 27, 2026, with a registration deadline of April 24. Questions regarding the RFP were initially due April 24 but were extended to April 30, with responses posted by May 12. The final proposal submission deadline is May 20, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via the AOC’s secure Kiteworks file transfer platform, for which early access is strongly encouraged. The RFP package comprises several attachments, including standard forms, a statement of work, and various supporting documents, with specific instructions not to complete certain forms (Attachments J.18 and J.19) until a contract is awarded. Additionally, access to some sensitive documents, such as drawings in Attachment J.2, requires signing a nondisclosure agreement (Attachment J.22). The contract falls under NAICS code 7223, representing food services, and performance will take place in Washington, D.C. Points of contact for the solicitation are Moyah Wilson and Andrew Eichhorn from the Acquisition & Material Man Division of the Architect of the Capitol. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with procedural requirements and timely communication to facilitate an efficient evaluation leading to contract award.

General Info

Solicitation for Senate Food Services contract; proposals due May 20, 2026; requires NDA access.

Agency

Architect Of The Capitol → Acquisition & Material Man Division

NAICS

7223 - Special Food ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20002, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(31)

Public Law 110-279 Senate Restaurants Employees Benefits Act

PDFother

Certificate of Liability Insurance Sample August 2022

PDFcertificate-of-insurance

USCP Offsite Delivery Center Procedures

PDFother

J.14 Market Basket and Price & Portion Guide

XLSXprice-portion-guide

Point of Sale Technology Requirements

PDFspecifications

US Senate Collective Bargaining Agreement 2022-2026

PDFcollective-bargaining-agreement

EEOC Know Your Rights Poster June 2023

PDFspecial-notice

Non-disclosure Agreement for Conditional Access to Sensitive but Unclassified Information

PDFnda

SCA Wage Determination No. 2015-4281 for DC, MD, VA

PDFwage-determination

Senate Food Service Facilities List

XLSXother

Section J - List of Attachments for Main Contract

XLSXlist-of-attachments

RFP AOCSSB26R0002 Questions Template

DOCXq-and-a

Section M - Source Selection and Evaluation Procedures for Food Services Contract

DOCXsow

Amendment 1 Section L Instructions RFP AOCSSB26R00002

PDFamendment

Government Furnished Property Document Model 48208315

PDFgovernment-furnished-property

Section B - Senate Food and Related Services Contract

DOCXcontract-document

Senate Dining Room and Catering Service Standards Attachment J.3

PDFservice-standards

Solicitation AOCSSB26R0002 - Sealed Bid Invitation for Architect of the Capitol

PDFifb

Senate Food and Related Services Deliverables

PDFsow

Key Personnel Qualifications for Food Service Management

PDFsow

RFP AOCSSB26R0002 Senate Food and Related Services Q&A Consolidated

PDFq-and-a

Senate Food and Related Services SOW - 10 APR 2026

DOCXsow

Senate Dining Room Sample Menu

PDFmenu

J.6 Vending Machines Types and Locations

PDFother

J.23 Kiteworks Instructions for Proposal Submission

PDFinstructions

RFP AOCSSB26R00002 Food and Related Services Senate Office Buildings

DOCXrfp

Senate Food Service Historical Menu Items with Recipes

PDFother

Request for Check of Criminal History Records Form CP-491 (May 2025)

PDFother

Employee Rights on Government Contracts Poster WH1313 (March 2022)

PDFwage-determination

J.15+Past+Performance+Questionnaire.docx

DOCX

Section J.4 - Recurring Senate Events

PDFcontract-document

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AgencyArchitect Of The Capitol → Acquisition & Material Man Division
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWashington, DC, 20515, USA
Organization / Agency
Architect Of The Capitol → Acquisition & Material Man Division
Office AddressWashington, DC, 20515, USA
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Offerors,


In this announcement is Request for Proposal (RFP) # AOCSSB26R0002 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 Friday, April 24 at 12:00 pm 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 Monday, April 27, 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 Wednesday, May 20 at 12:00 pm 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)


List of RFP Attachments:


AOCSSB26R0002 – 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.25
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.


Note (April 13, 2026): The AOC noticed two attachments (SF-33 and Attachment C) did not properly upload. Please review the attachments. This is not an official amendment as nothing has changed to the requirement since the original posting. 


Amendment 1 (April 23, 2026): The AOC is extending the question and answer period. Questions about the technical or contractual details of this procurement must be submitted via Kiteworks no later than Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 12:00 pm ET. (See attachment L)


Note (April 23, 2026): Pre-proposal Conference and Walk-through of Senate facilities will be held Monday, April 27, 2026. Site visit RSVP's must be submitted NLT 12:00 pm ET on Friday, April 24, 2026. 


Note (May 12, 2026): Responses have been posted to Section J.16 Questions.