RFI- Full Food Services C5I Alexandria
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 United States Coast Guard (USCG), under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Full Food Services at the C5ISC Service Center in Alexandria, VA. This is market research to identify qualified vendors, particularly small businesses, for a potential contract with a period of performance from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031. Responses, including a Capabilities Statement and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), are due by April 21, 2026.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis, not a solicitation, issued pursuant to FAR Part 10 for market research. Its purpose is to gather information on commercially available products/services to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, including whether a set-aside is suitable. Responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract.
Scope of Work
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for providing comprehensive food services. This includes furnishing all food, personnel, management, supervision, materials, supplies, and transportation. Services encompass dining facility management, cooking, food preparation, stocking, serving, replenishing, cleaning, and cashier services. Meals are to be provided for the dining hall, Chiefs Mess, and Wardroom, as well as boxed meals. The contractor will also be responsible for quality control and minor maintenance of food service equipment.
Period & Place of Performance
Services will be performed at the C5ISC Service Center, Alexandria, VA. Normal operating hours for breakfast are 0630-0800 and for lunch are 1100-1300, Monday through Friday, with potential adjustments by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Performance Standards & Special Requirements
Key standards include adherence to meal serving hours, nutritional menu planning, and 100% compliance with sanitation requirements. Contractors must maintain a Quality Control Program (QCP), obtain necessary permits/licenses, comply with safety regulations, and submit a Plan of Operation within 10 days of award. A twelve-week cycle menu must be developed and submitted quarterly for COR approval. Specific personnel, including a qualified full-time Project Manager, are required, and employees must meet health standards and undergo background checks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Anticipated Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2031
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 16, 2026
Key Instructions
Interested parties are requested to provide a Capabilities Statement and a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM). This notice does not restrict the Government's ultimate acquisition approach.