M1FD--ASPIRE CENTER FOOD SERVICE

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified food‑service contractor to operate a full‑time cafeteria at the VA Aspire Center in San Diego, California. The contractor will provide daily meals for up to 40 residents, design nutrition‑balanced menus, maintain FDA‑compliant food safety practices, and support a Healthy Teaching Kitchen program. The award is a firm‑fixed‑price contract with a base year and up to four one‑year options, totaling an estimated maximum value of $47 million. The solicitation requires an RDN on staff, compliance with biobased‑product and DEI clauses, and bi‑weekly invoicing. • Operate and staff a cafeteria serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with menu cycles meeting VA Healthy Diet Guidelines. • Provide a certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for menu approval, nutrient analysis, and resident nutrition education. • Maintain HACCP plans, FDA Food Code compliance, quarterly quality‑assurance reporting, and emergency‑food stock for 4 days. • Submit bi‑weekly invoices, quarterly biobased‑product reports, and adhere to strict security, background‑check, and DEI requirements.