NETL Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Cafeteria Operation

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is seeking an operator to provide cafeteria operations at the NETL’s site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located at 626 Wallace Rd.

The NETL Pittsburgh cafeteria facility is approx. 4,800 sq ft, with an estimated 500 NETL employees and Contractors assigned to this location. It’s also estimated that an additional 75 personnel from other agencies sharing the site would have access to the cafeteria operation.

The NETL Pittsburgh cafeteria was renovated in 2019 and offers commercial-grade appliances and furnishings.

Vending operations are run by the State Licensing Agencies and the Randolph Shepard Act Program. Menu offerings may be limited to items that do not directly compete with those products typically offered by the vending operations. Operators selected may be subject to terms and conditions included in a memorandum of understanding.

Interested operators are required to provide a written narrative detailing the services to be offered (e.g., grab-and-go, cafeteria style, etc.). The narrative must include, but is not limited to, schedule (to include days and hours of operation), and menu (to include items and pricing). NETL will make the selection based on the most favorable benefit to the organization, to include menu (items, variety, and pricing) and schedule (days and hours of operation).

Interested operators may contact Christian Fedorko at christian.fedorko@netl.doe.gov to get additional information or to schedule a site visit. To be considered, interested operators must provide their proposed narrative via email to Mr. Fedorko on or before 2 p.m. Eastern Time (T) on March 7, 2025.

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