NUWCDIVNPT SNACK VENDING SERVICES

Quick Summary

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is soliciting proposals for Snack Vending Services at its facility in Newport, RI. This requirement is for providing and maintaining snack vending machines for employees, contractors, and visitors. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, and proposals are due by January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

• Provide and maintain 25-45 "smart" snack vending machines (dispensing pretzels, chips, cookies, candy, etc., but no liquids).
• Machines must be industry standard, equipped with thermal overload protection, and firmly anchored.
• Machines must accept credit cards and dollar bill validators.
• At least 25% of products in each machine must be nationally recognized chocolate products, maintained year-round.
• Machines must utilize LED lights or have bulbs turned off for energy conservation.
• Contractor must supply Braille vending information on machines as needed.
• Contractor must provide trained employees who meet security standards and obtain necessary access and clearances.
• Contractor is responsible for machine maintenance, repairs, and monthly preventative maintenance.
• Contractor must collect sales receipts and provide monthly reports.
• Contractor must reimburse customers for lost money due to malfunctioning machines and provide a $20.00 cash float for reimbursements.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
• Period of Performance: A base period of 12 months from award, with four one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five (5) years.
• Set-Aside: No specific set-aside is mentioned.
• Proposal Due: January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
• Published: January 12, 2026.
• FOB: Destination.
• The contractor will remit a flat fixed sum (percentage of gross sales) to the NUWCDIVNPT's Civilian Morale Welfare and Recreation Food Services Board (CMWR/FSB).

Evaluation

Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal offers the best overall value, based on two factors:

1. Percentage of Gross Sales (Factor 1)
2. Past Performance (Factor 2) The Government may award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.

Additional Notes

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
• Specific insurance requirements are detailed, including workers' compensation, bodily injury, and automobile liability.
• Applicable documents include NUWCDIVNPT Security Manual and NUWC Building Map, and Attachment 1 contains Non-appropriated Fund Contract Clauses.
• The Contracting Officer is Michael Ouellette.