RFI_TVC__ Treasury Vault Cafe Food Services

The Department of the Treasury Departmental Offices has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding food service operations at the Treasury Vault Cafe located in the Main Treasury Building in Washington, DC, and management of vending machines at two Treasury locations. The government is conducting market research to assess the availability and capabilities of businesses able to perform these services under the proposed NAICS code 722310 (Food Service Contractors) with a small business size standard of $41.5M. Key requirements include providing comprehensive food service operations for approximately 700 daily occupants, with meal preparation, beverage service including barista services, and vending machine management operating Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with specific service windows for breakfast, lunch, grab-and-go, and barista services. The government is seeking vendor feedback on the suitability of a GSA Multiple Award Schedule for this requirement and the most appropriate Special Item Number, as well as industry input on the draft Performance Work Statement regarding feasibility, alignment with commercial practices, and potential improvements. Vendors must submit responses by 1300 ET on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, via email to Contracting Officer Ricky Callahan Jr., with responses limited to ten pages, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum, and must include a capability statement with GSA Schedule Number (if applicable), SAM UEI Number, point of contact, and applicable socio-economic categories.

This RFI is not subject to any set-aside designations, and no current contractor information has been identified in the pre-solicitation notice. While specific contract award values are not disclosed in the RFI, the Performance Work Statement indicates a guaranteed minimum profit of $7,000 per month to the contractor, with the government covering operational losses under this subsidized food service model. The contract structure consists of one 12-month base year with four optional 12-month renewal periods for a potential five-year engagement. Performance requirements are extensive and include maintaining at least 90 percent customer satisfaction ratings, achieving transaction wait times under 10 minutes, managing six vending units across two locations with 95 percent uptime, and maintaining a minimum of 25 percent organic, locally grown, or documented sustainably grown food items. The contractor must employ a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site during all operating hours, provide monthly financial reporting, comply with FDA Food Code standards, and implement green-certified cleaning products and composting programs. The government emphasizes that submission of this RFI does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract, and all response costs are the responsibility of the respondent.