EXT air | T3 BA/e POP-up retail space 1 sbsa

San Francisco International Airport Commission is requesting proposals for a Terminal 3, Boarding Area E pop-up retail concession lease space (Space 1, E.2.305) designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, with proposals due September 15, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference on June 30, 2026.

This opportunity is restricted to proposers certified as Tier 1 Small Business Enterprise Concession (SBEC) by SFO, defined as for-profit concerns with average annual gross receipts not exceeding $7.5 million over the preceding five years and owners of at least 51% holding personal net worth not exceeding $2.047 million (excluding primary residence equity, firm equity, and retirement accounts). Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of two years of ownership or management experience within the past five years in the proposed retail concept, with annual gross sales between $200,000 and $3,000,000 per qualifying year. Proposers may not currently hold or have previously held any airport lease or permit. The space comprises approximately 304 square feet post-security with an additional 150 square feet of storage.

Prohibited merchandise includes curated arts and crafts, candy and confections, electronics, newsstand items, and freshly prepared or pre-packaged meals. The lease term is two years with no renewal or extension options. Base annual rent is the greater of a $27,000 Minimum Annual Guarantee or 8% of Gross Revenues. Tenant Improvement Reimbursement is $67.51 per square foot ($20,523 annually or $1,710.25 monthly). The proposal deposit is $9,000 (surety bond, letter of credit, or cashier's check, valid six months beyond submittal deadline); the lease deposit is $13,500 per annum.

Evaluation allocates 60 points to proposed operation of concept, 20 points to business plan, 10 points to quality control, and 10 points to customer service. Questions are due July 14, 2026. The RFP web portal opens September 8, 2026. The estimated award date is November 2026. Contact Trina M. Pasion at (650) 821-4500 or Trina.Pasion@flysfo.com.