Campus Style Dining Venue (CSDV) 2.0 (B) Solicitation
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) NAF Contracting Office is soliciting proposals for a Campus Style Dining Venue (CSDV) 2.0 (B) Solicitation. This opportunity seeks a concessionaire contractor to finance, design, build/renovate facilities, and operate/maintain CSDV operations at three U.S. Army Garrisons. This is a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, not subject to the FAR, where the concessionaire will pay a fee to the Nonappropriate Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). Proposals are due July 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME.
Scope of Work
The selected concessionaire will be responsible for providing a modernized, technologically advanced dining experience for Soldiers, Families, and the wider installation community. Key requirements include:
- Facility Operations: High-quality food and beverages, professional management, and IT enhancements such as online ordering and delivery solutions.
- Build-out/Renovation: Design and construction of modern venues, including efficient access to charging stations for at least 33% of seating capacity. A comprehensive Construction Guide (Attachment J.13) details design, construction, environmental, and safety requirements.
- Menu & Nutrition: Offer diverse, healthy options adhering to military dietary reference intakes (MDRI) and "Go for Green" principles, accommodating various dietary needs, including "flexitarian" options. Attachment J.12 provides detailed food nutritional standards. Essential Station Messing (ESM) meals must meet specific nutritional guidelines and allowable dollar ranges, as further explained in Attachment J.17 regarding the soldier meal card system.
- Technology: Implement automated Point of Sale (POS) systems with AFMIS interoperability for ESM meal verification and billing, supporting future enhancements.
- Staffing: Provide qualified staff, including a Head Chef with ACF certification. The contractor is responsible for hiring all personnel.
- Marketing: Develop strategies to promote nutritional quality and increase ESM utilization.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ Concession Contract (NAF, not subject to FAR).
- Period of Performance: A base period of five (5) years with five (5) one-year option periods, for a potential total of ten (10) years.
- Locations: Fort Knox, KY; Fort Sill, OK; and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, VA. Expansion to additional facilities is possible. Fort Knox, KY is the initial operating location.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Electronic format only, organized into three volumes: Pricing Proposal, Business Plan Proposal, and Management Plan Proposal. Specific formatting and submission instructions are detailed in Section L of the RFP.
- Closing Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Proposal (Business Plan being most important, followed by Management Plan) and Pricing Proposal. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal represents the best value.
- Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit: Scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT at Fort Knox, KY, followed by a site visit at 1:00 PM CDT.
Key Attachments for Bidders
Bidders should review numerous attachments, including detailed building plans, equipment inventories, prevailing wage determinations for construction in each state (KY, OK, VA), and historical headcount/expenditure reports for the dining facilities at each location. These documents are crucial for understanding the physical scope, labor costs, and operational demand.
Contact Information
- Primary: Leslie M. Perez (leslie.m.perez9.naf@army.mil, 520-674-2370)
- Secondary: Natalie Sanchez (natalie.a.sanchez20.naf@army.mil, 520-674-1460)