Russell Food and Dirksen Ground & Hart Food and Related Services

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) issued RFP #AOCSSB26R0009 for food and related services at the Russell, Dirksen, and Hart Senate Office Buildings. This procurement will result in two separate contracts: one for the Russell Senate Office Building (RSOB) and another for the Dirksen Ground Level and Hart (DGL&H) facilities. The scope includes cafes, catering, coffee shops, convenience stores, and vending machines. Specific venues include the Inside Scoop, the Dirksen Ground Level Cafe, and the Hart Ground Floor Coffee Cart. The contract uses a Commission Plus Incentive Fee structure with a potential 12-year term, consisting of a four-year base period and two four-year options. Contractors pay a commission on revenues above a break-even point, while the AOC provides a loss reimbursement incentive fee capped at $125,000 per year. Offerors must demonstrate financial stability, including $2 million in liquid funding for DGL&H and $1 million for RSOB, plus mandatory capital investments. Proposals are due August 14, 2026, via the Kiteworks secure file transfer site. Evaluation follows a best-value trade-off across five factors: Operational Plans, Organizational Capabilities, Past Performance, Oral Presentations, and Pricing/Financial Projections. Technical factors carry more weight than price. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) issued solicitation AOCSSB26R0009 for comprehensive food services for the U.S. Senate. The AOC intends to award two contracts: one for the Russell building and one for the Dirksen and Hart buildings. The scope includes cafes, catering, coffee shops, and vending. A Commission Plus Incentive Fee model is used, featuring a $125,000 annual loss reimbursement cap. The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) issued RFP #AOCSSB26R0009 for food services across the U…