SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory - Food Service Operations (Amd 01)

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy, is seeking a comprehensive food service contractor to manage and operate the on-site cafeteria in Building 53. The solicitation requires a fixed-price proposal for food services that will serve approximately 1,600 SLAC employees and guests, with specific service hours from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for Grab & Go and 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM for lunch, Monday through Friday. The contract is structured as a profit and loss model where the contractor bears all financial risk and retains all revenue, with SLAC providing facilities and utilities. Proposals are due by January 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific time and must remain valid for 90 days after submission. While the RFP is not directly subject to Federal Acquisition Regulations, certain federal laws and regulations will apply to the procurement process.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific category of business and is open to all qualified food service contractors. The incumbent contractor is currently Stanford University, who will cease operations by March 2025. The contract term is structured with three base years and two optional one-year extensions, located at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in West Menlo Park, California 94025. Key performance expectations include providing quality food options at affordable prices, maintaining strict health and safety standards, and having exclusive catering rights for Building 053. The current operation serves an average of 150 daily transactions, with historical feedback indicating a need for more diverse food options, improved quality, and more competitive pricing. The procurement falls under NAICS category 722310 for Food Service Contractors and PSC category 7360 for Food Preparation and Serving Sets and Modules.