Presolicitation Synopsis: Foreign Affairs Security Training Center Facility Staffing and Cafeteria Operationsview on SAM.gov

**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 lis…