DOJ Cafeteria 2
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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 Justice (DOJ) is seeking qualified vendors to operate an on-site food service facility, "DOJ Cafeteria 2," at the RFK Main Justice Building in Washington, DC. This is a Request for Statements of Qualifications (RSQ) for a contractor to manage a full-service cafeteria, private dining room, and catering services. The selected contractor will retain all sales revenue, with the Government providing a monthly stipend of up to $2,000. Statements of Qualifications are due by February 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the full operation of the cafeteria, including the sale of food, non-alcoholic beverages, and other authorized items. Services include providing a wide variety of hot and cold foods, healthful choices, and operating Monday through Friday for breakfast (7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) and lunch (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.). The facility will serve approximately 1,000 DOJ occupants and their guests. The contractor will have exclusivity for catering services.
Contract Details
This is a Full and Open Competition under NAICS code 722310 (Food Service Contractors) with a size standard of $47.0 million. The contract will have a base period of three (3) years, with four (4) one-year option periods, with operations scheduled to reopen around March 2026. This is not a priced procurement; offerors must address their approach to achieving financial viability and profitability within their technical submission. The DOJ owns all on-site equipment.
Submission Requirements
Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted electronically via email to Andrew.s.martin@usdoj.gov. Submissions must include the Offeror's CAGE code, Federal Taxpayer Identification Number, DUNS number, and a completed FAR 52.212-3. The SOQ should be submitted as two separate PDF files:
- Volume I: Technical Approach, Management and Staffing Approach, Organizational Experience, a "Food Plan," and an "Ability to Make Profit" plan.
- Volume II: Past Performance, including at least two, but no more than three, references. A Past Performance Questionnaire (Appendix 1) must be sent by the offeror to their references, who must submit it directly to Andrew.s.martin@usdoj.gov by the submission deadline.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on best overall value, with factors in descending order of importance:
- Technical Approach
- Management and Staffing Approach, Organizational Experience
- Past Performance The Department anticipates making an award based on initial submissions without discussions.
Key Dates & Actions
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET (email Andrew.s.martin@usdoj.gov).
- Site Visits: February 3rd at 3:00 p.m. and February 5th at 3:00 p.m. at RFK Main Justice Building. RSVP to Andrew Martin at least 2 business days in advance.
- SOQ Submission Deadline: February 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
- Contact: Andrew Martin (andrew.s.martin@usdoj.gov, 2025981339).
Security Requirements
All contractor personnel will be subject to a Public Trust Investigation (PTI) and background checks, which can take at least 90 days. Specific residency and citizenship requirements apply.