SAM #NAFUA1-26-R-0005

Solicitation for Cafeteria, Catering, Automated Market, and Food Truck Services at DLA Susquehanna

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) NAF Contracting Office is seeking a concessionaire to provide comprehensive food services at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), NAF Contracting Office, Post Restaurant Fund - Scope of Services: - Operation of two main cafeteria facilities: Darr's Cafe (Building 430) and Inflight Cafe (Building 2001) - On-premises catering for events - 24/7 automated market (grab-and-go kiosks) at Inflight Cafe - Optional operation of government-furnished Grill Fresh food truck - Execution of annual base Turkey Day event - Products/Services Requested: - Cafeteria operations (breakfast and lunch) - Catering services - Automated market services - Mobile food truck services (optional) - Key Requirements: - Food safety compliance and ServSafe certification - Online ordering system capability - Adherence to government branding guidelines - Value pricing, menu variety, and customer service standards - SCA Wage Determination 2015-4225 applies - Concessionaire pays monthly fee per facility based on minimum guarantee or gross sales commission - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract duration: up to ten years (two-year base period plus four two-year option periods)

Description

BLUF: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) NAF Contracting Office, on behalf of the Susquehanna Post Restaurant Fund, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) NAFUA1-26-R-0005 to award a single concessionaire contract for full-scope cafeteria, catering, 24/7 automated market, and optional mobile food truck services at Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna (New Cumberland, PA). The contract structure consists of a two-year base period (December 1, 2026 – November 30, 2028) with four two-year option periods (up to 10 years total). Concessionaires pay a monthly fee per facility based on the higher of a Minimum Monthly Guarantee (MMG) or a gross sales commission percentage. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR THESE SERVICES.

Operational Requirements: The contractor will operate two primary facilities supporting a base population of approximately 4,500 personnel: "Darr's Cafe" in Building 430 (breakfast 7:00–10:45 AM, lunch 10:45 AM–1:00 PM, and on-site catering) and the "Inflight Cafe" in Building 2001 (value-priced breakfast 5:15–10:00 AM, lunch 10:45 AM–12:30 PM, and optional 24/7 unstaffed grab-and-go kiosks). Optional services include operating the government-furnished "Grill Fresh" food truck and executing the annual base Turkey Day event. SCA Wage Determination 2015-4225 applies.

Mandatory Milestones & Deadlines:

Site Visits Completed: No later than October 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT (advance scheduling required). Written Questions Due: No later than October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT. Proposal Submission Deadline: No later than October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.

Submission Instructions & Point of Contact: Proposals must include Part I (DA Form 4069, Section B-6 Fee Schedule, financial statements, Section K certs), Part II (Concession Operating Plan), and Part III (Past Performance / 5-year history). Submit proposals electronically in searchable PDF/Excel to Contracting Officer Michael Thompson at michael.3.thompson@dla.mil with the subject line PROPOSAL SUBMISSION - DLA Susquehanna Cafeteria/Catering Operations (Solicitation NAFUA1-26-R-0005), or deliver hard copies to DLA NAF Contracting Office, Attn: Michael Thompson, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd, Suite 1134, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Direct all inquiries to the Contracting Officer at michael.3.thompson@dla.mil or 571-643-3754. Additional Links:About Us - DLA FMWR

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