APF (APPROPRIATED FUND) MENSA OPERATIONS USAG ITALY, DARBY MILITARY COMMUNITY

SOL #: W912PF26QA011Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
0414 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG
APO, AE, 09630, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

Food Services (S203)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 11, 2026
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Last Updated
Jun 10, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 30, 2026, 1:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for Appropriated Fund (APF) Mensa Operations Services at USAG Italy, Darby Military Community, Livorno, Italy. This opportunity requires comprehensive food services, including purchasing, preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning. The response due date has been postponed to June 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM (CET).

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all Mensa services for Local National (HN) community members and serve as a dining delivery point for US military and civilian personnel. This includes purchasing food ingredients, preparing, cooking, and serving food and drink items, and cleaning assigned Mensa areas. The contractor must provide all labor, management, tools, supplies, chemicals, supervision, and other items or services. Adherence to US and Host Nation laws and regulations, including Italian A.S.L. standards and US Army food regulations (e.g., AR 30-22), is mandatory. Specific cleaning responsibilities are detailed in Attachment 2, differentiating areas for the Mensa contractor and DPW.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) resulting in a Firm Fixed Price Requirements Type Contract.
  • Performance Period: Anticipated to start September 14, 2026, for a base year (ending June 30, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending through June 30, 2031.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
  • NAICS Code: 722310 Food Service Contractors.
  • Product Service Code: S203 Food Services.
  • Response Due: June 30, 2026, 3:00 PM (CET).
  • Published Date: June 10, 2026.

Evaluation

Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical evaluation factors include Company Experience (at least one, no more than three relevant projects of similar size/scope, >€100,000/year, performed 6+ months or completed within 3 years), Meal Plan, and Key Personnel (Contract Manager with 2+ years food facility management experience and English proficiency). Price will be evaluated separately. Offerors must hold prices firm for 120 calendar days.

Key Requirements & Attachments

  • Mandatory Forms: Bidders must complete and submit Attachment 4 (Self-certification of anti-mafia communication) and Attachment 8 (Company Experience Questionnaire).
  • Safety & Risk: Review Attachment 3 (DUVRI - Single Document for the Assessment of Interference Risks), Attachment 6 (Known Hazards General List), Attachment 5 (Italian First Aid Plan), and Attachment 4 (English First Aid Plan) to understand safety obligations and emergency procedures.
  • Site Visit: A site visit will be held on May 11, 2026, at 09:30 hrs at Gate #27, Depot Area, Via Aurelia, Tombolo (Pisa). A Pre-Quote Conference will be held via Teams on May 08, 2026, at 09:30 hrs.
  • Submission: Offers must be submitted in EURO currency via email.

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