2026 Fitness Center Juice Bar Concessionaire
Sources Sought from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: RAF Lakenheatth, Suffolk • IP27 9PN United Kingdom. Response deadline: Feb 20, 2026. Industry: NAICS 722511 • PSC S203.
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- Solicitation
- FA558726N0001
- Performance
- RAF Lakenheatth, Suffolk • IP27 9PN United Kingdom
- Response
- Feb 20, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
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Description
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, supervision and all food and related supplies required to operate a Juice Bar cafe within the Fitness Center. Approximately 1,200 personnel utilize the Fitness Center daily. The contractor must prepare and serve a diverse menu to include specialty Sports Drinks, 100% fruit juices, smoothies (fresh/frozen fruit and/or vegetable) and other assorted healthy beverages to include protein shakes, fat burning shakes, weight loss shakes, and healthy menu items to include
sandwiches, wraps, paninis, breakfast items and salads to authorized patrons (all personnel with base access) for consumption on the premises or for take away. Concessionaire must provide a minimum of three (3) offerings per category. Services required include all of the basic functions of running a restaurant: menu planning, subsistence ordering, receiving, and storing, food
preparation, service for both dine-in and take away, and cleanup. Success is determined not only by financial results but also by customer satisfaction, as the two are closely related.
If interested in this opportunity, please provide a capability statement along with relevant descriptive literature. Indicate ambiguities in the attached PWS or any questions that you may have. All communication shall be via email to BOTH of the POCs listed in this posting.
For more information, see the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
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The DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking responses for a Juice Bar Concessionaire at the Fitness Center, with a daily patronage of approximately 1,200 personnel. The Contractor will be responsible for providing a diverse menu that includes specialty drinks and healthy food options. Responses are due by February 20, 2026, and should include a capability statement and relevant literature.
The buyer aims to secure a concessionaire that can effectively operate a Juice Bar at the Fitness Center, offering a variety of health-conscious food and beverage options for personnel with base access.
- Businesses with experience in food service and cafe operations
- Companies that specialize in healthy food and beverage offerings
- Firms capable of managing a high-traffic service environment
- Menu planning and development
- Ordering and receiving supplies
- Food preparation and service
- Customer service for dine-in and take away
- Cleanup after service
- Capability statement
- Relevant descriptive literature
- Questions or clarifications regarding the PWS
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- Must comply with health codes and safety regulations in food service
- Adherence to quality standards for food and beverages
- Competitive pricing to attract base personnel
- Consideration of ingredient costs and menu pricing for profitability
- Consider partnerships with local suppliers for fresh ingredients
- Potential teaming with established food service companies
- High customer expectations for food quality and service
- Managing supply chain challenges for fresh produce
- Need for strong marketing to attract patrons
- What are the specific requirements for health and safety compliance?
- Are there existing contracts for food supply that we need to be aware of?
- What preferences do personnel currently have regarding menu offerings?
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- Detailed timeline for the contract period
- Specific geographic location for the performance
- Any required certifications for food service providers
- Clarification on the selection criteria for bidders
- Billing or payment terms after service delivery
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