Barbershop - DLA HQ MWR
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- Solicitation number
- DLANAFHQ0001
- Agency
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812111 Barber Shops
- Place of performance
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a contractor to operate a full-service, unisex barbershop at the DLA Headquarters Complex in Fort Belvoir, Virginia through a concessionaire agreement issued by the agency's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment beyond government-furnished items, labor, materials, and operational supervision to deliver barbershop services including men's and women's haircuts, military haircuts in accordance with applicable service regulations, shampooing and conditioning, beard and mustache trimming, and related hair care services. The contractor will be evaluated based on their ability to operate the barbershop efficiently and maintain service quality standards for the military personnel and civilian employees at the DLA Headquarters Complex. The Government anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about March 17, 2026, and interested parties should monitor the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) for the official solicitation release and subsequent amendments. The Point of Contact for this opportunity is Michael Thompson, Contracting Officer, who can be reached at michael.3.thompson@dla.mil.
This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, as the DLA NAF is not subject to the Small Business Act or set-aside requirements. No current contractor or incumbent is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The award structure is a concessionaire agreement in which the contractor will operate the barbershop in exchange for either a monthly flat-fee or commission based on gross sales paid to the NAFI; notably, the DLA will not directly fund the barbershop operation, with compensation derived from the business operations themselves. No specific award value or budget range is provided in this pre-solicitation notice. This pre-solicitation notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or obligation to issue an RFP.
Notice text
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE
*DLA NAF is not subject to the Small Business Act or set-aside requirements.
**DLA NAF will not pay for the barbershop operation. A commission or flat-fee will be paid to the NAFI.
Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Classification Code: R401 – Support-Professional: Personal Care (Non-Medical)
NAICS Code: 812111 – Barber Shops Subject: Concessionaire Agreement for Barbershop Services at DLA Headquarters Complex
Description: This is a pre-solicitation notice for an upcoming requirement from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of the Army. The NAFI intends to issue a solicitation for a concessionaire agreement to operate a full-service, unisex barbershop at the DLA Headquarters Complex located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment (beyond what is government-furnished), labor, materials, and supervision to operate the barbershop. This anticipated award is a concessionaire agreement where the contractor operates the barbershop in exchange for a monthly flat-fee or commission based on gross sales paid to the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). The anticipated scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following services:
a. Haircuts (men's and women's)
b. Military haircuts (in accordance with all applicable service regulations)
c. Shampooing and conditioning
d. Beard and mustache trimming
e. Other related hair care services
Projected Solicitation: The Government anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about March 17, 2026. The solicitation and any subsequent amendments will be made available through the official government point of entry (System for Award Management at SAM.gov).
Point of Contact (POC): Michael Thompson Contracting Officer michael.3.thompson@dla.mil
Disclaimer: This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The NAFI is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor the official government point of entry for the release of the solicitation. Any costs incurred by interested parties in response to this notice will not be reimbursed by the NAFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Solicitation Notice - HQC Barbershop.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Barbershop - DLA HQ MWR | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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