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08/30/2025 - USA | VA | ARLINGTON COUNTY | ARLINGTONMidsize City
RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 3 provides details on the site visit taking place on September 3 from 11 am - 1 pm EST. A
Request for Proposals ( RFP) no **** for food service operations at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Management and operation of food and beverage services across multiple locations within the Rock Creek campus in Washington, D. C. This includes three restaurant spaces, two cafés, a minimum of seven mobile food carts, food vending machines and catering.
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The Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo is seeking proposals for managing and operating food and beverage services across multiple locations. Proposals are due October 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions about the RFP are due August 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The RFP includes details on various locations, required services, and concession agreements. Offerors must demonstrate experience in high-volume, high-throughput operations, and a commitment to sustainability and accessibility. The Smithsonian reserves the right to select one or more offerors. A site visit and tasting are anticipated during Fall 2025.
Proposals are due September 26, 2025, by 12 PM EST.
Proposals will be evaluated against business, legal, and financial terms; food and beverage service and menu concepts; management and implementation; qualifications and experience; and past performance.
A site visit is anticipated during Fall 2025.
Questions about the RFP are due August 29, 2025, by 12 PM EST.
RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 2 adds a walk through of existing facilities on September 3, 2025 from 11: 00 am - 1: 00 pm EST. Due date for questions changed to 12: 00 pm EST on September 8, 20
Request for Proposals ( RFP) **** for food service operations at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Management and operation of food and beverage services across multiple locations within the Rock Creek campus in Washington, D. C. , including three restaurant spaces, two cafés, a minimum of seven mobile food carts, food vending machines and catering.
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The Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo is seeking proposals for managing and operating food and beverage services across multiple locations. The RFP outlines specific requirements for each location (restaurants, cafes, mobile carts, vending machines), operational details, and desired food service concepts. Offerors must submit separate proposals for each operation they wish to bid on, including exceptions. Proposals are due October 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. Questions about the RFP must be submitted by August 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST. The RFP includes detailed requirements for food service concepts, menu development, staffing, financial projections, and operational plans. The Smithsonian reserves the right to select one or more offerors. Additional details are provided in appendices.
Proposals are due September 26, 2025, by 12 PM EST.
The Smithsonian will select the offeror deemed responsible, whose proposal conforms to the requirements, and is judged to represent the best value to the Smithsonian.
Questions must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST on August 29, 2025.
RFP for Food Service Operations at the Smithsonian National Zoo - Amendment No. 1: amends Appendix B to the RFP, Sample Concession Agreement, and its Appendices D and E, Additional Zoo Policies and Weather Policy. Appendix B to the RFP, Sample Concession Agreement, is hereby deleted in i
Request for Proposals ( RFP) **** for food service operations at the National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Management and operation of food and beverage services across multiple locations within the Rock Creek campus in Washington, D. C. , including three restaurant spaces, two cafés, a minimum of seven mobile food carts, food vending machines and catering.
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The Smithsonian Institution's National Zoo is seeking proposals for managing and operating food and beverage services at multiple locations within the Rock Creek campus. The RFP outlines specific requirements for each location (restaurants, cafes, mobile carts, vending machines), operational details, and desired food service concepts. Offerors must submit separate proposals for each operation they wish to bid on, including any exceptions. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM EST on September 26, 2025. Questions about the RFP must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST on August 29, 2025. The contract term is anticipated to be three years with two two-year extension options. The Smithsonian reserves the right to select one or more offerors. The RFP includes detailed requirements for operations, including menu concepts, staffing, financial projections, and compliance with various regulations. Offerors must demonstrate experience in high-volume, high-throughput food service operations, and a commitment to sustainability and accessibility.
Proposals are due by 12:00 PM EST on September 26, 2025.
The Smithsonian will select the offeror deemed responsible, whose proposal conforms to the requirements, and is judged to represent the best value to the Smithsonian.
All substantive and administrative questions about this RFP must be submitted in writing by email to the attention of laura eichorn at ***@***. *. * must be submitted by 12:00 pm est on august 29, 2025.
CATERING SERVICES FOR SJC 101 CITIZENS ACADEMEY FALL 2025 - The selected caterer shall provide all- inclusive lunch- time, buffet- style meal service each week, including setup, food, beverages, equipment, necessary supplies, and clean- up. Each menu shall accommodate standard, vegetarian/vegan, and gluten- free dietary preferences. The selected caterer shall provide services on the following Thursday dates: tSeptember 4, 11, 18, 25tOctober 2, 9, 16, 23, 30tNovember 6, 13, 20Final times and locations will
FY26 Q1 SUBSISTENCE - RELIGIOUS DIET MENU - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12. 6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number is **** and is issu
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This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items. The solicitation number is **** and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation pricing on www. ***. *. * will end on **** 2:00:00. 0 Eastern Time. Interested sellers must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the submit a question feature at www. ***. *. *. All responsible sellers must submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www. ***. *. *. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www. ***. *. *. Fob destination is Greenville, IL ****.
The solicitation pricing will end on **** 2:00:00. 0 Eastern Time. his time supersedes the offers due time listed above.
The requirement is a small business set aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids. his requirement is a small business set aside and only qualified sellers may submit bids.
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