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
Apr 29, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 29, 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 APF (Appropriated Fund) Mensa Operations at USAG Italy, Darby Military Community, Building 5156, Pisa, Italy. This unrestricted opportunity seeks comprehensive dining facility services, including food preparation, serving, and cleaning. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price Requirements Type Contract. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 13:00.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all Mensa services, including purchasing food ingredients, preparing, cooking, serving food and drink items, and cleaning assigned Mensa areas. Services cater to Local National (HN) community members and serve as a dining delivery point for US military and civilian personnel, dependents, and guests. The contractor must provide all labor, management, tools, supplies, chemicals, and supervision. Adherence to US and Host Nation laws and regulations, including Italian A.S.L. standards, Italian food service law (D.lgs. 81/2008), and US Army food regulations, is mandatory. Specific cleaning responsibilities are detailed in Attachment 2.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price Requirements Type Contract (RFQ)
  • Duration: One base year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) plus four option years, extending through June 30, 2031.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted
  • NAICS: 722310 Food Service Contractors
  • Product Service Code: S203 Food Services
  • Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 13:00
  • Published: April 29, 2026
  • Site Visits: A Pre-Quote Conference will be held via Teams on May 8, 2026, at 09:30 hrs. A physical site visit is scheduled for May 11, 2026, at 09:30 hrs at Gate #27, Depot Area, Via Aurelia, Tombolo (Pisa).

Evaluation

Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical evaluation factors include:

  • Company Experience: Offerors must demonstrate 1-3 relevant projects (6+ months or completed within 3 years) of similar size and scope (at least Euro 100,000 per year), documented via Attachment 8.
  • Meal Plan: Submission of a sample Meal Plan for July 1-31, 2026.
  • Key Personnel: Including a Contract Manager with at least two years of food facility management experience and English language proficiency (Level 3 minimum). Price will be evaluated separately. Offers must be submitted in EURO currency and remain firm for 120 calendar days.

Key Attachments & Requirements

Bidders must review the Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1) for detailed requirements. Other critical documents include the Company Experience Questionnaire (Attachment 8), Self-Certification for Anti-Mafia Communication (Attachment 7), Hazards General List (Attachment 6), First Aid Plan Review (Attachment 4), and the DUVRI (Attachment 3), which outline safety, risk management, and emergency protocols. Mandatory training for contractor employees includes Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I, OPSEC, iWATCH, Information Assurance (IA), Cyber Awareness, and TARP.

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