Vending Machine Operators

NAICS code 445132 encompasses Vending Machine Operators, a specialized sector focused on providing automated retail services through vending equipment. These operators manage and maintain vending machines that dispense food, beverages, snacks, and other consumer products in various institutional and commercial settings. The services typically involve supplying, installing, restocking, and maintaining vending equipment across different environments such as government facilities, offices, schools, and industrial complexes.

At present, the provided materials do not include specific details about recent federal contract awards for this NAICS category. The absence of award information prevents a comprehensive analysis of typical contract values, durations, or frequently awarded contractors within this sector.

The current federal contract opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for vending machine services at its Special Operations Division in Chantilly, VA. The opportunity seeks a vendor to provide two drink/food coolers and a packaged food stand with a computer terminal to serve approximately 500 employees. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a $21 million size standard, structured as a no-cost arrangement where the contractor generates revenue through food sales. The proposed contract would have an initial one-year performance period with potential for four 12-month extensions, requiring strict security protocols and compliance with FDA food safety standards.