Dining Facility (DFAC) Services
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5587 48 CONSAPO, AE, 09461-5120, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors to provide Dining Facility (DFAC) Services at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, United Kingdom. The procurement involves comprehensive food service operations at the Knights Table Dining Facility and the Hot Pit Flight Kitchen, including food preparation, serving, sanitation, and waste management, while ensuring compliance with military protocols and high service standards. This contract is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and providing quality meal services to military personnel, particularly during emergencies or special events. Interested parties can reach out to Roman Pavlovich at roman.pavlovich@us.af.mil or Christopher Stallings at christopher.stallings.2@us.af.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Mess Attendant Services at the Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath in the UK. The contractor is responsible for food service operations at both the Knights Table Dining Facility and the Hot Pit Flight Kitchen, providing comprehensive support in food preparation, serving, cashier services, sanitation, housekeeping, waste management, and grounds maintenance. Key operational tasks include ensuring compliance with sanitation regulations and managing contractor personnel proficient in English. The contractor must also maintain high service standards, particularly during emergencies or special events, and develop a quality control program that aligns with government expectations. Hours of operation encompass regular and extended service during contingencies, ensuring meal availability for military personnel. The document emphasizes adherence to military protocols and operational readiness while detailing specific responsibilities and procedures for handling food safely and efficiently. This contract encapsulates the expected service quality and operational standards within government food service operations.
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