RFI- Full Food Services C5I Alexandria

The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors capable of providing comprehensive food services at the C5I Service Center in Alexandria, Virginia. This pre-solicitation notice is not a formal solicitation but rather seeks information on commercially available solutions to support the Government's acquisition planning and strategy development. The contractor must furnish all food, personnel, management, materials, supplies, and related services necessary to operate the dining facility, including meal preparation, serving, equipment maintenance, sanitation, and housekeeping. Key requirements include maintaining a full-time Project Manager with a minimum two-year degree in hotel or restaurant management and five years of institutional food service experience, implementing a comprehensive Quality Control Program with weekly sanitation inspections achieving a minimum score of 85, and submitting twelve-week cycle menus quarterly for Government approval. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by April 21, 2026, and interested parties must submit a capabilities statement and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimate to assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition approach and whether a small business set-aside is suitable.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The contract will run for a five-year period of performance from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031, providing breakfast service Monday through Friday from 0630 to 0800 hours and lunch service from 1100 to 1300 hours, with provisions for boxed meals and special functions as needed. The dining facility consists of one main dining hall, a Chiefs Mess, and a Wardroom serving authorized Coast Guard personnel. The performance work statement specifies detailed requirements for menu offerings, including breakfast items such as eggs to order, entrees with meat and potatoes, and lunch featuring main entrees with whole meat, vegetarian options, deli sandwiches, and side items compliant with USDA nutritional standards and Armed Forces Recipe Service portion controls. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as the Government is conducting this market research phase to inform its final acquisition strategy and cost estimates.