Industry Day: Food Service, Senate Office Buildings (SOB) Q&A
ID: 2025SOBIndustryDay2Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL

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Food Service Contractors (722310)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c06dbd78070c4c6dbb5804a47da29c6f/view
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    The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting an Industry Day focused on food service opportunities within the Senate Office Buildings (SOB), with events scheduled for December 3, 2025 (virtual) and December 4, 2025 (in-person). The AOC aims to engage experienced vendors capable of providing a range of food services, including fine dining, cafeterias, catering, and vending, and plans to issue three separate solicitations for different groupings of food service outlets. This initiative is crucial for maintaining high-quality food service operations for Senate staff and visitors, with historical sales data indicating an annual total of $15 million and an average daily population of 10,000. Interested contractors must RSVP by November 26, 2025, to aocprocurement@aoc.gov, and direct any questions to Moyah Wilson at moyah.wilson@aoc.gov.

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    moyah.wilson@aoc.gov
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    Industry Day 2027 Food Service Amendment 2.pdf
    The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting an Industry Day for Food Service in the Senate Office Buildings (SOB) on December 3 (virtual) and December 4, 2025 (in-person). This announcement is not a solicitation but an opportunity for the AOC to engage with experienced vendors capable of providing various food services, including fine dining, cafeterias, catering, and vending. The AOC plans to create three separate solicitations and contracts for different groupings of food service outlets. The goals of the Industry Day are to communicate requirements, understand industry developments, incorporate feedback, and provide updates on future AOC needs. Interested contractors must RSVP by November 26, 2025, to aocprocurement@aoc.gov, including attendee names and titles. Questions should be submitted to Moyah Wilson by the same deadline.
    SOB QANDA INDUSTRY DAY QUESTIONS 2025.pdf
    This memorandum from the Architect of the Capitol's Supplies, Services, and Material Management Division addresses questions from interested vendors regarding the upcoming Senate Food Services solicitation. It compiles inquiries from a December 4, 2025 site walkthrough and a December 3, 2025 virtual industry day. Key information provided includes the Dirksen Office Building's public access, the contractor's responsibility for oil disposal, and current contractors for food service units (Cups & Co and Restaurant Associates). The document also clarifies contract models, noting a shared risk model for Models 1 and 3, and a management fee plus commission for Model 2. It indicates that performance expectations and financial metrics will be defined in the solicitation, and historical sales data totals $15M annually with an average population of 10,000. One current food service contract has a union and CBA. The RFP is expected in early Q2 FY2026, with an award in summer 2027 and performance starting December 2027, including a 90-day transition.
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