Kitchen Equipment Maintenance and Repair Service
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 National Gallery of Art (NGA), under the Smithsonian Institution, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Kitchen Equipment Maintenance and Repair Services for its various food preparation and dining facilities in Washington, DC. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors for a future firm fixed-price hybrid requirements / indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. Statements of Interest are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include comprehensive maintenance and repair for kitchen equipment, exhaust hood systems, grease traps, sanitary sewer lines, ejector pits, food waste disposals, plumbing fixtures, lighting systems, dishwashers, freezers, refrigerators, ice makers, and display cases. Services will cover facilities such as the Cascade Cafe, Terrace Cafe, The Commons, Garden Cafe, and Sculpture Garden Pavilion. The future contract will include both preventive maintenance (PM) services and service calls on a time and material / labor hour basis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Future Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Hybrid Requirements / IDIQ (with T&M/L&H for service calls)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Anticipated RFP Release: On or about April 15, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors must forward a Statement of Interest to Kathleen A. Kern (k-kern@nga.gov) including:
- Business name and address
- Point of contact name, telephone, and email
- Business website URL
- Statement of firm's ability to provide the services
- Any questions concerning the project
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future award.