Campus Style Dining Venue (CSDV) Concession 2.0 Solicitation

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) NAF Contracting Office is soliciting proposals for a Campus Style Dining Venue (CSDV) Concession 2.0 program. This effort seeks one firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a concessionaire to finance, design, build/renovate, operate, and maintain CSDV operations at six U.S. Army Garrisons. This is an Army Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) solicitation, not subject to FAR. Proposals are due June 12, 2026.

Opportunity Overview

The Army Food Innovation and Transformation Program Office aims to establish modernized Soldier feeding alternatives featuring advanced technologies, online ordering, delivery solutions, and healthy food options. The program seeks to create revenue-generating venues that enhance community health, welfare, and morale, expand dining opportunities for Essential Station Messing (ESM) Soldiers, and promote the U.S. Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) and DoD Healthy Base Initiatives.

Scope of Work

The selected concessionaire will be responsible for:

• Financing, Design, and Build-out/Renovation: Transforming existing Dining Facilities (DFACs) into modern 21st-century venues. This includes adherence to a comprehensive construction guide (Attachment J.16) covering design, environmental compliance (e.g., LEED Silver certifiable), safety, and quality control. Building plans for specific locations are provided (e.g., Attachments J.8.4, J.7.4, J.6.4, J.5.4, J.4.4, J.3.4).
• Operations and Maintenance: Providing professional management and high-quality food and beverages, including 24/7 access to prepared healthy food based on patron demand.
• Menu and Nutritional Standards: All food offerings must align with strict Army Nutritional Standards (Attachment J.15), emphasizing whole foods, nutrient-dense options, and limiting processed foods. Example holiday menus are also provided (Attachment J.1).
• Technology Integration: Implementing necessary technologies, such as Point of Sale (POS) systems with AFMIS interoperability, and mobile/web applications for ordering.
• Staffing: Providing all labor, personnel, and supervision.
• Locations: Initial operations will cover Fort Bliss, TX; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA; Fort Irwin, CA; Fort Riley, KS; Fort Campbell, KY; and Fort Polk, LA. The contract may expand to additional facilities.

Contract Details & Key Dates

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) concession contract.
• Period of Performance: A 5-year base period with five 1-year option periods, for a potential total of 10 years.
• Funding: Concession contracts involve the contractor paying a fee to the NAFI. Funding for reimbursable ESM meals is subject to availability.
• Set-Aside: State Licensing Agencies are invited to respond for the operation of "cafeterias" under the Randolph-Sheppard Act.
• Questions Due: April 15, 2026
• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 12, 2026
• Published Date: March 3, 2026

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated using a "Best Value-Trade Off" approach, considering both the Technical Proposal (Business Plan, Management Plan) and the Pricing Proposal. Bidders should utilize provided historical data on food costs (Attachment J.13), utility rates (Attachments J.12, J.12.1), maintenance costs (Attachment J.11), headcount summaries (e.g., J.8.1.2), and equipment inventories (e.g., J.8.5) for accurate pricing and operational planning.

Contact Information

• Primary: Leslie M. Perez, leslie.m.perez9.naf@army.mil, (520) 674-2370
• Secondary: Natalie Sanchez, natalie.a.sanchez20.naf@army.mil, (520) 674-1460