Industry Day: Food Service, Senate Office Buildings (SOB)
Agency/Office:
Architect of the Capitol (AOC)/Senate Office Buildings (SOB)
Location: (One location is virtual and one location is in-person)
The virtual meeting invitation link and in-person room number will be emailed after RSVP
Title of Event:
Industry Day for Food Service, Senate Office Buildings (SOB)
Audience: Members of the Architect of the Capitol and Industry Representatives
When: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 (Virtual) at 10:00a EDT & Thursday, December 4, 2025 (In-person) at 2:00p EDT
Where: Virtual Industry Day (invitations will be sent with RSVP) on Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room TBD on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (Location will be disclosed to participants who RSVP for the in-person event)
Who should attend? Responsible, experienced vendors with capabilities to provide one or more types of Senate food service operations, including but not limited to fine dining/executive dining, cafeterias, cafes/carry-outs, catering, coffee shops, convenience stores, and vending services on the Senate side of Capitol Hill.
Industry Day Goals:
- Ensure synergy between AOC and Industry Representatives
- Communicate current developing AOC Senate Restaurant Requirements
- Gain a better understanding of any recent industry developments
- Incorporate industry feedback into developing requirements
- Provide updates to industry on future AOC requirements for SOB
High-Level Agenda:
- Welcome
- Introductions
- Senate Program Office Team and Support Staff
- Background and Overview of Scope
- Contract Elements
- Walk-Through of Facilities
- Wrap Up