Food Services and Drinking Places

NAICS 722 encompasses Food Services and Drinking Places, a diverse sector focused on preparing and serving meals and beverages for immediate consumption. This category includes commercial food service providers such as restaurants, cafeterias, catering services, and food concessionaires. Establishments in this classification offer a wide range of meal preparation and service options, from quick-service and full-service restaurants to institutional food service operations and specialized catering services.

Federal contract awards in this category frequently target military and government institutional food service requirements, with contract values ranging from approximately $10,000 to $865,390 for short-term service periods. Most awards are made to small businesses under various set-aside designations, including Total Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business categories. Common funding agencies include the Department of the Army National Guard, Department of Defense, and various federal installations. Performance locations are typically military bases, training centers, and government facilities across the United States, with contract durations spanning from single events to multi-year agreements.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a robust demand for food service contractors, with solicitations focusing on military training support, event catering, and institutional meal services. Specific requirements include preparing meals for military training events, supporting Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Programs, providing catering for conferences and ceremonies, and managing dining facilities at various government installations. Agencies such as the Army National Guard, Air Force, and Department of Commerce have sought contractors to deliver comprehensive meal services, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner preparations, with strict requirements for menu variety, nutritional standards, food safety, and service delivery. Performance locations span multiple states, including Massachusetts, Colorado, Puerto Rico, and Utah, with meal service requirements ranging from 50 to 671 personnel.