Description
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a single concessionaire to operate full‑scope cafeteria, catering, 24/7 automated market, and optional food‑truck services at the Defense Distribution Center Susquehanna (New Cumberland, PA). The contractor will run two primary dining facilities—“Darr’s Cafe” (Building 430) and the “Inflight Cafe” (Building 2001)—serving roughly 4,500 base personnel with breakfast, lunch, on‑site catering, and optional grab‑and‑go kiosks. The contract is a revenue‑generating concession with a two‑year base period (Dec 1 2026 – Nov 30 2028) and up to four two‑year options (potential total of 10 years). Payment to the government is via a monthly fee calculated as the greater of a Minimum Monthly Guarantee (MMG) or a percentage commission on gross sales; the government does **not** pay for the services. Key milestones include mandatory site visits by Oct 23 2026, questions due Oct 26 2026, and proposal submission by Oct 30 2026. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, management, and comply with ServSafe certification, wage determinations, and extensive personnel and branding requirements.
• Operate two cafeterias (breakfast & lunch) plus optional 24/7 kiosks.
• Provide on‑site catering and optional food‑truck services.
• Contract length: 2‑year base + up to 4 options (max 10 years).
• Fee structure: Monthly MMG or % of gross sales (whichever is higher).
• Mandatory site visit by Oct 23 2026; questions due Oct 26 2026; proposals due Oct 30 2026.
• Must meet SCA wage determinations, ServSafe certification, and branding guidelines (“Darr’s Cafe” & “Inflight Cafe”).
• Contractor bears all operational costs; government receives only concession fees.