Notice_Request for Information_RFI_TVC.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) AND THIS RFI DOES NOT

REPRESENT A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION

OR AWARD A CONTRACT. THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR

INFORMATIONAL AND PLANNING PURPOSES. RESPONDEES ARE ADVISED

THAT THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION OR

ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. ALL

COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS NOTICE WILL BE SOLELY AT

THE RESPONDEE’S EXPENSE. INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL BE HELD IN A

CONFIDENTIAL MANNER AND ONLY USED TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT IN

DEVELOPING ACQUISITION STRATEGY.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is conducting market research to determine the availability, adequacy, and capabilities of businesses able to perform under the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

In addition to the requested response outlining an interested vendor’s capabilities, the Government is particularly interested in feedback on the PWS and potential acquisition strategy that will improve competition, reduce performance risk, and align the requirement with commercial best practices. The proposed North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for the anticipated effort is 722310 – Food Service Contractors with a Small Business Size Standard of $41.5M. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a resulting contract is attached to this RFI.

RESPONSE REQUEST

The Government is currently contemplating the use of GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) for this requirement. Vendors interested in responding to this RFI should provide the following information in their response:

1. GSA MAS Information / Suitability

a. In the interested vendor’s professional opinion, can the services described in this RFI be procured through the GSA MAS program.

b. If Yes, please identify the most appropriate SIN.

c. If No, please explain why not.

2. GSA MAS Information

a. Current GSA MAS Contract Number

b. Applicable Special Item Number(s) (SIN)

The Government requests industry feedback on the draft PWS, specifically within the following categories.

1. Feasibility

a. Are the tasks achievable as written

b. Are the tasks in line with current commercial practices for services of this nature

c. Are timelines/expectations reasonable

d. Are the requirements clearly defined?

2. Suggestions

a. Provide specific recommendations to improve the PWS.

b. Identify possible non-commercial practices for services of this nature.

The Government will not pay for any information solicited. If a contract is ultimately pursued, responses to this notice will be used to aid in establishment of an award.

RESPONSE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please limit written responses to ten pages (letter size) in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum.

2. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement which contains the following information:

2a. GSA MAS Schedule Number (if applicable) 2b. SAM UEI Number 2c: Point of Contact (POC) for future communications 2d. Business Size (Other than Small, Small, SDB, WOSB, etc).

3. Submission must identify vendor’s socio-economic category(ies): SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB, and/or EDWOSB if applicable. (See www.sba.gov for additional information on SB concerns.)

Responses to this RFI are requested to be submitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Ricky Callahan Jr., at Ricky.Callahan@treasury.gov not later than 1300 ET on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

This is not a request for proposals and this notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government is utilizing this market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources.

Attachments:

1 – Attachment 1 – DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) 2 - Attachment 2 – Sample Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement mailto:Ricky.Callahan@treasury.gov