BARBERSHOP CONCESSION - MWR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) invites qualified offerors to submit quotes for a Barbershop Concession at the Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. This opportunity, identified as Request for Quote (RFQ) NAFUA1-26-Q-0007, requires a concessionaire to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to operate the barbershop. Quotes are due March 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected concessionaire will operate a full-service barbershop, offering services such as haircuts (men's, women's, military), shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying, styling, and beard/mustache trimming. Hair coloring is optional. The contractor must maintain the facility in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition, comply with all health and safety codes, and provide qualified, Ohio-licensed personnel. Services must be available Monday-Friday (0830-1630), with optional Saturday hours, and observe specified holidays.
Contract Details
- Type: Concessionaire (revenue-generating contract)
- Period of Performance: Base Year of Two (2) years, with potential for options.
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside mentioned; open competition. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Basis for Award: Highest Commission Technically Acceptable (HCTA). Award will go to the responsible and responsive offeror proposing the highest commission percentage or flat fee, demonstrating technical acceptability.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: March 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email response to the Contracting Officer, Michael Thompson (michael.3.thompson@dla.mil).
- Quote Content: Must include a Cover Letter, Technical Proposal (addressing Technical Capability, Operational Plan, and Past Performance), and a Financial Proposal.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Operational Plan, Past Performance, and Commission/Flat Fee.
- Site Visit: Non-mandatory but encouraged. Requests for site visits must be submitted by February 25, 2026.
Additional Notes
Amendment P00001, issued on March 3, 2026, addresses questions received and requires offerors to sign and return it. Offerors are responsible for checking for any further amendments. This is a revenue-generating contract; the NAFI will not pay for services rendered.