Barbershop - DLA HQ MWR

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

*DLA NAF is not subject to the Small Business Act or set-aside requirements. 
**DLA NAF will not pay for the barbershop operation. A commission or flat-fee will be paid to the NAFI. 

Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Classification Code: R401 – Support-Professional: Personal Care (Non-Medical)

NAICS Code: 812111 – Barber Shops Subject: Concessionaire Agreement for Barbershop Services at DLA Headquarters Complex

Description: This is a pre-solicitation notice for an upcoming requirement from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, a Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) of the Department of the Army. The NAFI intends to issue a solicitation for a concessionaire agreement to operate a full-service, unisex barbershop at the DLA Headquarters Complex located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment (beyond what is government-furnished), labor, materials, and supervision to operate the barbershop. This anticipated award is a concessionaire agreement where the contractor operates the barbershop in exchange for a monthly flat-fee or commission based on gross sales paid to the Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). The anticipated scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following services:
a. Haircuts (men's and women's)
b. Military haircuts (in accordance with all applicable service regulations)
c. Shampooing and conditioning
d. Beard and mustache trimming
e. Other related hair care services

Projected Solicitation: The Government anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about March 17, 2026. The solicitation and any subsequent amendments will be made available through the official government point of entry (System for Award Management at SAM.gov).

Point of Contact (POC): Michael Thompson Contracting Officer michael.3.thompson@dla.mil

Disclaimer: This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The NAFI is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor the official government point of entry for the release of the solicitation. Any costs incurred by interested parties in response to this notice will not be reimbursed by the NAFI.