Retail Baked Goods Store, The Pentagon
ID: DoDCC-2025-R-0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

PSC

BAKERY AND CEREAL PRODUCTS (8920)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 2, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), is seeking vendors for a License Agreement to operate a retail baked goods store within the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. The selected vendor will manage a space of approximately 1,156 square feet, focusing on selling pre-packaged baked goods, party packages, and related retail items, with no on-site baking facilities available. This procurement is significant as it aims to enhance the retail offerings within a key government facility, ensuring convenience for personnel and visitors. Interested parties must submit an expression of interest and a statement of qualifications by May 2, 2025, with the official solicitation anticipated to be released in May/June 2025. For inquiries, contact Shelley Driver at shelley.a.driver.naf@mail.mil or Gail M. Lee at gail.m.lee.naf@mail.mil.

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The Department of Defense Concessions Committee (DoDCC) is planning to solicit vendors for a License Agreement to operate a retail baked goods store within the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. The store will occupy approximately 1,156 square feet and will focus on selling pre-packaged baked goods, party packages, and related retail items. Notably, there will be no kitchen space for on-site baking. The current space, operating as an AT&T store until mid-October 2025, is set for a five-year base period of performance with the possibility of two additional five-year options. Interested parties must submit an expression of interest and qualifications by May 2, 2025, and the official solicitation is expected to be issued by May/June 2025. All clarifications regarding the announcement should be directed to the designated points of contact. This procurement aligns with typical government RFP practices, aiming to engage vendors for specified services at government facilities.
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