How to bid on concessionaire food and beverage services for the Army

What the Army is considering

The Army is conducting market research on concessionaire services at Kingsley Field in Oregon. Possible offerings include specialty beverages, barista operations, packaged merchandise, tobacco, alcoholic beverages and vending machines.

The Army is considering a contract with a profit-sharing model. This is a request for information, not a confirmed contract solicitation, so it is a chance to express interest and provide market input rather than submit a final bid.

Key date and what the deadline means

The opportunity was published October 15, 2026. The response deadline is October 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Interested contractors should email a completed Sources Sought response form by the deadline. The information will help the Army assess interest and potential small-business set-asides; it does not mean a contract will be awarded.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit food and beverage concession operators, retailers, barista businesses or vending operators able to serve an installation. Vendors should consider whether they can meet base access restrictions and manage the operational responsibilities described.

The Army is also considering requiring employees to be paid at the Klamath County living wage rate, which exceeds Service Contract Act wage rates. Vendors should assess whether that wage assumption works for their business.

How to respond

Open the opportunity through the portal’s “View original source” option. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click the option again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some opportunities do not require one.

Complete the Sources Sought response form and email it to the contact specified in the opportunity materials. The provided information does not include an email address, so check the materials for the submission details.

Prepare a useful response

Describe which concession services your business can provide and explain your relevant operating experience. Keep the response specific to the possible offerings in the notice.

Review the profit-sharing approach carefully. The described model has the contractor account for gross receipts, deduct verified allowable operating expenses such as monthly utilities, retain the contract-stipulated profit and pay an agreed percentage to the Government.

Consider the stated responsibility for operational, security and administrative liabilities, as well as base access and possible living-wage costs. Use the response to flag practical questions or assumptions the Army should consider in its market research.