Request for Information - Integrated Food Service for operation of a Dining Facility in CONUS
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Integrated Food Service to operate a Dining Facility (DFAC) at U.S. Army Fort Bragg, NC. This RFI seeks to identify industry capabilities for providing full food service, including personnel who can obtain and maintain secret level security clearances. Responses are due by March 4, 2026.
Purpose
This RFI is for market research purposes only, aiming to identify potential offerors capable of meeting specific DFAC requirements and to gather information for building a future contractual solution. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not guarantee a future solicitation.
Scope of Work
The U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) requires full food service support for a DFAC located within a secure facility at Fort Bragg. Key requirements include:
- Personnel: All contractor personnel must obtain and maintain secret level security clearances. Roles include cooks, kitchen porters, cashiers, a program manager, and an executive chef.
- Operations:
- Receiving, storing, preparing, and serving food.
- Quality control, quality assurance, and product inspections.
- Personnel management, extensive reporting, and related administrative, custodial, and sanitation functions.
- Recipe development meeting nutrition standards.
- DFAC Unique Requirements:
- Operate in Building 1900, Fort Bragg.
- Serve Breakfast and Lunch, Monday to Friday (2 meals/day, 5 days/week), providing 600-1000 total meals daily.
- Manage 6 main and one round serving line, with an all-cash facility and one cashier station.
- Work alongside military culinary specialists (92Gs) and operate action/specialty stations.
- Provide nutrient-dense food selections and an executive chef.
- Anticipated as a 5-year fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Food supplies provided via the Army/DLA.
- Ability to support training events with up to 3 personnel (likely 2 cooks) for up to 30 days, twice a year (maximum 60 days annually).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: M1FD - Operation Of Dining Facilities
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 8:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 25, 2026.
Information Requested
Respondents are asked to provide company information (CAGE, NAICS), business type, major customers, DLA Subsistence Prime Vendor experience, long-term contracts, ability to operate in a military DFAC without modifications, cost implications of cleared personnel, experience with the Randolph Sheppard Act, capabilities/strategies, and any identified constraints.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted.