Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 722514: Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets

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NAICS 722514 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$11.5M
Total awards
297 awards
Active obligations
$2M
Size standard
$34,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 722514 covers self-service cafeterias, grill buffets, and buffet-style dining sites that provide prepared meals through serving lines or food stations where customers select meals before seating.

Federal opportunities under 722514 typically involve operating on-site cafeteria or buffet operations for a federal facility, managing menu cycles, cashless point-of-sale meal accounting, sanitation compliance, and staffing serving lines for defined meal periods.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$442K
Awards
6
Average award
$73.7K
Change from FY2024
-47.7%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$57,521

ALDEVRA LLC

Department of Veterans Affairs

PIID
36C24726P0698
PSC
7310 - FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT

$242,585

FSS OKLAHOMA LLP

Federal Aviation Administration

PIID
6973GH26F00685
PSC
M1FD - OPERATION OF DINING FACILITIES

$25,000

ACORN SERVICES INC

US Coast Guard

PIID
70Z03926PCGA00018
PSC
S203 - HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD

$118,151

ALDEVRA LLC

Department of Veterans Affairs

PIID
36C24725P0754
PSC
7310 - FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT

$235,520

FSS OKLAHOMA LLP

Federal Aviation Administration

PIID
6973GH25F00847
PSC
M1FD - OPERATION OF DINING FACILITIES

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 722514?
  • Operate a fixed-site employee cafeteria on a federal campus with set meal periods, menu cycles, and cashless POS reporting.
  • Provide buffet-style food service for recurring training events or multi-day conferences held in a federal facility.
  • Manage tray assembly and bulk food service for institutional dining using serving lines and portion controls.
  • Supply daily meal counts, nutrient labeling, temperature logs, and sanitation inspection records as contract deliverables.
When is NAICS 722514 a weak fit?
  • Full-service restaurant table service: missing waiter-attended table service, individualized table billing, and menu service expected in full-service restaurant contracts.
  • Mobile food truck or concession contracts: missing fixed-site dining infrastructure and continuous on-site serving lines found in cafeteria operations.
  • Off-site catering or short-duration event catering: missing dedicated cafeteria facility operation when procurement only requests off-site meal delivery or event catering.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 722514?
  • Scope requires operation of serving lines, daily headcounts by meal period, meal pricing or cashless account reconciliation, and POS integration.
  • Performance metrics list food temperature logs, sanitation inspection compliance, and periodic menu cycle submissions with nutrition information.
  • Contract includes staffing levels for service counters, scheduled on-site hours, and cleaning responsibilities for dining and serving areas.

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