Library of Congress - Food Vending and Micro Market Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 030ADV26R0024
- Agency
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Library of Congress
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 44513 Convenience Retailers and Vending Machine Operators
- PSC
- 3550 Vending And Coin Operated Machines
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20540, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Library of Congress seeks food vending and micro-market services for multiple facilities through Request for Proposal 030ADV26R0024, issued on an unrestricted basis. The contractor must provide unmanned, turn-key vending and micro-market operations delivering diverse food and beverage options across four Library locations, with a minimum of 60 percent healthy selections, cash-free payment systems accessible to individuals with sight and hearing impairments, and equipment compliant with Department of Energy standards. Key requirements include all maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and equipment replacement within five business days of notification, with a minimum of two deliveries per week, and monthly profit-and-loss reporting by location and product. Proposals will be evaluated based on the management plan (40 percent emphasis), past performance, and price, though total evaluated price comparison will not occur due to variance in menu plans. The proposal due date is March 18, 2026, with the Library receiving guidance responses to offeror questions through Amendment 0001 and confirmation of potential multiple awards through Amendment 0002.
This procurement carries no socioeconomic set-aside but is conducted pursuant to the Randolph-Sheppard Act, which establishes priority for State Licensing Agency-certified blind vendors if responsive proposals are received. The contract is structured as a no-cost arrangement with a base performance period from September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2031, plus an option to extend services for up to six months, with pricing fixed for the first contract year and annual adjustment requests permitted thereafter. Historical revenue data indicates the Capitol Hill Campus generates approximately $25,000 to $32,000 monthly, while the NAVCC location produces $3,500 to $4,000 monthly, though the government does not provide comprehensive historical sales data for proposal pricing purposes. Services will be performed at four locations: Capitol Hill Campus in Washington, D.C., Fort Meade and Cabin Branch facilities in Maryland, and the Packard Campus in Culpeper, Virginia. Current service levels include restocking the Capitol Hill Campus three times weekly and the Packard Campus twice weekly, with contractor access limited to 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on operating days.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
The purpose of Amendment 0002 is to:
(1) Extend the due date for proposals; and
(2) Advise vendors that multiple awards may be made as a result of this solicitation.
(End of Amendment 0002).
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The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to provide the government's response to questions that were submitted by interested offerors. Please refer to the attached Q&A spreadsheet.
(End of Amendment 0001).
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
030ADV26R0024 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) on an unrestricted basis. There will not be an evaluated preference for different socioeconomic status. This procurement will however be conducted pursuant to the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), 34 CFR § 395.31 Vending Facility Program, which establishes priority for blind persons recognized and represented by the State Licensing Agency (SLA), in the award of contracts for the operation of vending services on federal facilities.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.
Refer to the attached solicitation documents for a full description of required items.
Update #2 ·
The purpose of Amendment 0001 is to provide the government's response to questions that were submitted by interested offerors. Please refer to the attached Q&A spreadsheet.
(End of Amendment 0001).
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______________________________________________________________________
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
030ADV26R0024 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) on an unrestricted basis. There will not be an evaluated preference for different socioeconomic status. This procurement will however be conducted pursuant to the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), 34 CFR § 395.31 Vending Facility Program, which establishes priority for blind persons recognized and represented by the State Licensing Agency (SLA), in the award of contracts for the operation of vending services on federal facilities.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.
Refer to the attached solicitation documents for a full description of required items.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
030ADV26R0024 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) on an unrestricted basis. There will not be an evaluated preference for different socioeconomic status. This procurement will however be conducted pursuant to the Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA), 34 CFR § 395.31 Vending Facility Program, which establishes priority for blind persons recognized and represented by the State Licensing Agency (SLA), in the award of contracts for the operation of vending services on federal facilities.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.
Refer to the attached solicitation documents for a full description of required items.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 030ADV26R0024_Amd_1_QandA_Release_1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 030ADV26R0024.pdf | ||
| 030ADV26R0024-Attachment-J1-Wage-Determination.pdf |
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