Solicitation Kitchen replacement AFRH DC

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center, on behalf of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH), seeks kitchen equipment replacement and repairs at its Washington, DC campus, with proposals due July 7, 2026. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to that pool.

Place of performance is AFRH-Washington, 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC 20011, encompassing the Scott Building main kitchen and country kitchens on the second and third floors. The scope includes removal and disposal of existing equipment, delivery and installation of NSF-certified commercial kitchen equipment, and repairs to specified existing units across fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, with work to commence within 160 days of award and substantial completion by June 15, 2027. All equipment must comply with International Code Council, National Fire Protection Association, and Washington, DC building codes.

The estimated contract magnitude ranges from $250,000 to $500,000 with a three-year period of performance through June 29, 2029. NAICS code is 238290 (Other Building and Equipment Contractors) with a $19.0 million small business size standard; PSC code is N073 (Installation of Food Prep/Servicing Equipment). Solicitation 140D0426Q0439 is issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services.

Quotations must provide separate line items for equipment and installation costs, detailed equipment specifications including manufacturer, model, capacity, dimensions, power ratings, NSF certification, warranty, and delivery schedules. Contractors must submit a Quality Control Plan, handle all permits, debris removal, and hazardous material disposal, and provide operations and maintenance documentation within 30 days of project completion. All employees are subject to background checks and security clearances. Liquidated damages of $81.00 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the completion date. Payment is processed through the Invoice Processing Platform. The Contracting Officer is Heather Armstrong (Heather_armstrong@ibc.doi.gov). An optional site visit was conducted July 10, 2026.