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Facility Staffing and Cafeteria Operations for Security Training Center

State Department > Bureau of Diplomatic Security > Assistant Director for TrainingSol: 19AQMM26R0009
8(a)TBD
est. $2.5M – $8M
Quick Brief

The Department of State is procuring staffing and cafeteria operations for the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) located at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. The contractor will be responsible for providing a diverse dining service program that accommodates various dietary needs and restrictions, as well as professional personnel for administrative support services. Offerors must possess a Secret level facility clearance and have an active registration on SAM.gov to be considered for the award.

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Scope & Requirements

The contractor will provide staffing and cafeteria operations, including a diverse dining service program and administrative support for the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center.

Evaluation Criteria

  1. Best value
  2. Trade-off proposal

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Contract Details

Contract Type
TBD
Estimated Value
est. $2.5M – $8M
Similar contracts award $5K to $110K (median $17K, 3,019 awards)Above typical range
NAICS Codes
Place of Performance
Blackstone, Virginia, United States
Set-Asides
8(a)

Qualifications & Eligibility

Set-Aside Category
8(a)
Clearance Required
Secret
Required Registrations
  • SAM.gov

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-Agency
Bureau of Diplomatic Security
Office
Assistant Director for Training

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published7d ago
Jul 17, 2026
Became Solicitation6d ago
Jul 17, 2026
Tracked
Last Updated4d ago
Jul 19, 2026
Response Datein 2mo
Sep 30, 202623:59
Response Duein 2mo
Oct 1, 2026

Description

The purpose of this reactivation of this notice is to inform all interested parties that this requirement has been delayed due to organizational reorganization and modification to the existing

scope of work. While the majority of the requirement will stay the same, time is needed to more clearly indicate the

scope of work in response to the reorg. At this time, the solicitation is anticipated to be released late Q1 of FY27 (December 2026). ALL INTERESTED OFFERORS MUST POSSESS A SECRET LEVEL FACILITY CLEARANCE IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THE UPCOMING SOLICITATION. OFFERORS WHO DO NOT POSSESS A SECRET LEVEL FACILITY CLEARANCE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. DoS, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) is responsible for the protection of U.S. personnel, official facilities, and residences domestic and overseas at over two hundred sixty (260) Foreign Service posts worldwide. The Assistant Director for Training (DS/T) manages and directs the formulation, planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of programs which promote the training and professional development of the DS personnel; specialized security training for other DoS employees, foreign affairs agencies, and their eligible family members; and training activities for certain foreign government security and law enforcement personnel. The Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) conducts formal courses of instruction and briefings, manages full-time and adjunct instructors, and provides analysis, development, and evaluation to support standardization and accreditation of applicable DS training programs. FASTC provides guidance and resources to train on subject areas such as domestic security, special skills, overseas security, counter threat, high threat operations. FASTC administrative support services include course registration, student record administration, resource management, fleet management, student travel and lodging, and property and inventory management. FASTC develops and manages training policies and procedures, accreditation, curriculum, distance learning and interactive courseware, and associated training materials. FASTC needs a qualified Foodservice Contractor to operate a dining service program offering innovative and unique approaches to dining and sustainability. The Contractor shall offer food that provides wide variety to customers, including vegetarian, vegan, and organic, healthy, and the light eater. Menus must also include items for people with dietary restrictions and offer low fat, low sodium, low calorie, and reduced sugar, and gluten free menu items. Contractor will make reasonable efforts to provide a means to preorder hot and cold meals and offer food for specific special

requirements to meet medical, cultural, religious, conditions on an as needed basis Current FASTC operations (both Staffing and Cafeteria Operations) are located at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, Virginia. The Contractor shall provide professional personnel in accordance with the listed labor categories (list will be provided during solicitation period) and descriptions and the timeline established by the Government. Offerors are requested to provide notice of their interest in the solicitation (i.e., name of representative, name of firm, address) to Patrick Jones at [email protected]. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Offerors shall have an active registration on the System for Award Management at https://www.SAM.gov. The contract will be awarded to the best value – trade-off proposal. The Department of State anticipates release of the solicitation in DECEMBER 2026. Patrick Jones Contracting , 2201 C ST NW (No Street Address

2) WASHINGTON, DC 20520 USA to this opportunity.

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