Cafeteria and Coffee Kiosk Services

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC is conducting market research through this sources sought solicitation to identify potential contractors capable of providing comprehensive cafeteria and coffee kiosk services at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina. The Department of Energy facility, located approximately 15 miles south of Aiken, requires food service management for the 766-H Cafeteria and 730-B Energy Bean Coffee Kiosk, serving approximately 13,542 employees across a 310 square mile nuclear facility. Interested companies must demonstrate their capability through detailed capability statements, management structure documentation, past performance examples in food service environments, and submit third-party or state-certified restaurant inspection audits from the last two years. The evaluation process includes post-submittal assessments by a Food Committee, followed by site visits for finalists before final selection. Companies must submit their responses by 5:00 p.m. EST on November 10, 2025, addressing all four specified requirements.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors under NAICS code 722310 for Food Service Contractors. Historical sales data indicates significant volume potential, with breakfast service averaging 6,323 customers per month, lunch service averaging 10,385 customers per month, and coffee shop service averaging 2,171 customers per month during Monday through Thursday operations in 2024. The initial contract term spans one year with potential renewal for four additional one-year periods, totaling a possible five-year engagement. Operating hours require breakfast service from 6:30-9:00 AM and lunch service from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM, with service required on specified SRS holidays. The government will provide extensive kitchen equipment at both locations, including walk-in freezers, refrigerators, cooking appliances, serving lines, and various food preparation equipment. The contracting agency seeks a for-profit arrangement with an innovative food service provider capable of delivering high-quality, unique dining experiences to the nuclear facility workforce.