BARBERSHOP CONCESSION - MWR

Quick Summary

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Family & Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR) is soliciting quotes for a Barbershop Concession at the Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. This revenue-generating concessionaire contract requires the provision of all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to operate a full-service barbershop. Quotes are due March 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The selected concessionaire will operate a professional barbershop offering a full range of services, including:

• Haircuts (men's and women's), military haircuts, shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying, styling, and beard/mustache trimming. Hair coloring is optional but must be advertised if offered.
• Other services may be offered with Contracting Officer approval.
• Maintaining the facility in a clean, orderly, secure, and sanitary condition, complying with all health, fire, and safety codes.
• Providing qualified personnel holding valid Ohio State Licenses.
• Accepting various payment methods: cash, credit card, personal check, and debit card.
• Operating during specified hours (Monday-Friday: 0830-1630, Saturday optional 0800-1300), with potential for alternative hours upon approval.
• Observing specified holidays.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Concessionaire (revenue-generating, NAFI will not pay for services).
• Period of Performance: A two-year base period with potential for options.
• Place of Performance: Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio.
• Product Service Code: R401 - Personal Care Services.
• Set-Aside: No specific set-aside is mentioned. Offerors must be responsible and registered in SAM.

Submission & Evaluation

• Questions Due: February 27, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
• Site Visit: Non-mandatory but encouraged. Requests for site visits must be submitted by February 25, 2026.
• Quotes Due: March 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
• Submission Method: Email response to the Contracting Officer.
• 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.
• Basis for Award: Highest Commission Technically Acceptable (HCTA). Award will be made to the responsible and responsive offeror proposing the highest commission percentage or flat fee, provided they are technically acceptable.

Contact Information

• Contracting Officer: Michael Thompson
• Email: michael.3.thompson@dla.mil
• Phone: 571-643-3754