Dining Facility Services - Mess Attendants & Contingency Cooks

The document, FA558726Q0007 Pricing Schedule for RAF Lakenheath & RAF Mildenhall, outlines the pricing structure for various services across five ordering periods. The core services include Mess Attendant Services at Knights Table, Gateway, and Hot Pit, as well as the provision of 1 Contingency Cook. Additionally, there are alternate Mess Attendant Services for Gateway. Each service is priced per unit in GBP, with quantities specified in months. Although the

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) FA558726Q0007 outlines requirements for Dining Facility (DFAC) services, specifically for Mess Attendants and Contingency Cooks, at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. The contractor must provide personnel, supervision, and all necessary items for mess attendant services, including food serving, cleaning, cashier duties, and maintaining sanitation standards across three dining facilities. Contingency cook services are required in emergency situations, with cooks needing at least three years of experience and preferred NVQ certification. The contractor must also provide on-site managers. The PWS details specific support services for both roles, emphasizing food safety, guest flow rate, and cleanliness. It also includes a Services Summary with performance objectives, thresholds, and remedies, along with requirements for contractor quality control, government quality assurance, and periodic progress meetings. General information covers contractor knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, uniforms, conduct, and various government-furnished properties and services. The contract has a five-year period of performance, with services deemed mission-essential and requiring a plan for continuation during crises. Security requirements, base access procedures, operational security (OPSEC), and environmental, health, and safety compliance are also detailed.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Mess Attendant and Contingency Cook services at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall dining facilities. The contractor will provide personnel for food service, preparation, cleaning, cashier duties, and waste management, adhering to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Contingency cooks will be provided for special situations with 30 days' notice. The PWS details quality control measures, government-furnished resources, and contractor responsibilities for staffing, training, uniforms, and conduct. It also covers security, base access, operational security, and environmental health and safety, emphasizing that these services are mission-essential and must be performed 365 days a year.

The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the government's method for assessing contractor performance for dining facility mess attendant and contingency cook services. It details surveillance procedures, performance standards, and roles of the Multi-Functional Team members including the Contracting Officer, COR, and QAPC. The plan addresses surveillance methods such as 100% inspection, periodic, random, and customer complaint-based assessments. It also covers remedies for unacceptable performance, invoicing procedures, dispute resolution, and combating trafficking in persons. Performance management, CPARS reporting, and revision processes are included, ensuring accountability and high-quality service delivery for the Knights Table, Gateway, and Hot Pit Dining Facilities.

The 2022 Food Code, published by the FDA, provides comprehensive recommendations for safeguarding public health and ensuring food safety in retail and food service establishments. This model code, intended for adoption by local, state, and federal jurisdictions, addresses critical areas such as foodborne illness prevention, management and personnel responsibilities, food handling, equipment and facilities, water and waste management, and compliance and enforcement. It emphasizes the importance of uniform standards, incorporating scientific advice and addressing key risk factors like improper holding temperatures and poor hygiene. Significant updates in this edition include adding sesame as a major allergen, new criteria for food donation, and revised definitions for intact meat. The document outlines a structured revision process and highlights the importance of HACCP plans for ensuring food safety.

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation FA558726Q0007, issued by FA5587 48 CONS, for Mess Attendant and Cook Services. The amendment, effective March 19, 2026, primarily adds site visit information to the Instructions to Offerors. Key changes include an extension of the offer acceptance period to 120 days, a site visit scheduled for March 26, 2026, at RAF Lakenheath, and updated instructions for submitting electronic offers and past performance questionnaires. Offers are due by April 10, 2026. The solicitation details specific requirements for technical proposals, past performance examples, and price schedules, emphasizing the mission-essential nature of these services and requiring a plan for continuation during crises.

Amendment 0002 to Solicitation FA558726Q0007, effective March 19, 2026, details changes and instructions for offers regarding Mess Attendant and Cook Services at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. Key updates include an extended offer submission deadline of April 10, 2026, and mandatory electronic submission. A site visit is scheduled for March 26, 2026, requiring prior registration by March 24, 2026. Offers must be submitted in three volumes: Technical (15 pages), Past Performance (5 pages), and Price (1 page), each with specific content and formatting requirements. Offerors must also submit a Mission Essential Plan detailing how essential services will continue during crises. The amendment emphasizes clear, concise proposals and adherence to all solicitation terms.

This solicitation, FA558726Q00070001, is an Indefinite Quantity contract for dining facility and contingency cook services at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall, issued by the US Air Force. The contract, effective from May 5, 2026, to May 4, 2031, with a potential six-month extension, requires the contractor to provide personnel and supervision for mess attendant and cook services at Knights Table, Hot Pit, and Gateway Dining Facilities. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with payment processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). It includes standard FAR and DFARS clauses, addressing topics such as antiterrorism, tax relief, and the requirement for Common Access Cards (CACs) for contractor personnel. Key contacts for solicitation information are Roman Pavlovich and Kenneth Schleckser.

The document addresses questions and answers regarding a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for dining facility (DFAC) services, specifically focusing on staffing, contract structure, and operational requirements. Key clarifications include the staffing levels for Mess Attendants across Knights Table, Gateway, and Hot Pit DFACs (8, 8, and 5 FTEs respectively), with alternate CLINs (0005, 0006) for reduced Gateway DFAC support. Site Managers can fulfill both managerial and attendant duties. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) multi-year contract with a five-year ordering period, with mess attendant services typically ordered annually for 12 months. Contingency cooks are ordered via task orders for 6-month periods, with an anticipated need for 1-4 cooks per year at each DFAC. The contractor is responsible for uniforms and will be provided with basic PPE. A 60-day transition period is included, and escorts will be provided for contractor personnel during the base access processing, which can take 6-8 months for UK nationals and under 90 days for US nationals. TUPE regulations apply, and offerors are directed to LPR International for related information. Offerors must account for premium pay in their FFP quotes. A single site visit is scheduled for March 26, 2026.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for Mess Attendant and Contingency Cook services at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. The contractor must provide personnel, supervision, and all necessary services to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and food service operations at the Knights Table, Hot Pit Small Site, and Gateway Dining Facilities. Key responsibilities include food serving and replenishment, cleaning, cashier services, food preparation, and adherence to strict food safety and sanitation standards. Contingency cooks will be deployed in special situations, requiring a minimum of three years' experience. The contractor must also provide site managers, comply with various government regulations, and ensure staff meet specific health, conduct, and uniform standards. The services are considered mission-essential and require a plan for continuity during crises. The contract is for five years and includes detailed provisions for quality control, government-furnished property, security, and environmental health and safety.

The solicitation FA558726Q0007 is for Dining Facility Services at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall, covering the period from May 2026 to May 2031. The contract requires Mess Attendant and Contingency Cook services at the KIGHTS TABLE, HOT PIT, and GATEWAY Dining Facilities. This is an indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price contract with options to extend services. The solicitation includes detailed clauses on ordering, order limitations, payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), antiterrorism/force protection for contractors outside the United States, and requirements for Common Access Cards (CAC) for contractor personnel. Funds are contingent upon availability, and offers are due by March 25, 2026.

The Tri-Service Food Code (TB MED 530/NAVMED P-5010-1/AFMAN 48-147_IP), dated March 1, 2019, is a comprehensive revision of food safety guidelines for the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force. This update incorporates significant changes from the 2013 FDA Food Code, focusing on enhancing food protection management, employee health, and operational practices. Key amendments include updated knowledge assessment measures for persons in charge, clarification of food protection manager certification, and new requirements for routine monitoring of food temperatures. The revision also addresses reportable illnesses like nontyphoidal Salmonella, emphasizes handwashing after handling currency, and clarifies bare-hand contact allowances with ready-to-eat foods. Changes extend to food storage, thawing criteria for reduced oxygen packaged fish, extended leftover retention times, and revised date marking. Equipment standards are updated for beverage cooling devices, refrigeration thermometers, and warewashing. Furthermore, the code includes new provisions for cleaning agents, sanitizers, and ventilation systems. Compliance and enforcement aspects are strengthened with updated inspection criteria, risk assessment surveys, and guidance for temporary and mobile food establishments. Appendices are revised to reflect organizational changes, inspection forms, and scientific rationale supporting the provisions, with new and amended terms added to the Glossary for clarity.

This Department of the Air Force Manual 34-131 outlines mandatory compliance for the Appropriated Fund (APF) Food Service Program Management, incorporating changes up to June 2025. It provides directive guidance on the requisition, ordering, accounting, preparation, and inventory of food in APF food facilities, including dining facilities (DFACs), flight kitchens, and missile feeding, as well as the essential station messing (ESM) program. The manual applies to all civilian and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard, but excludes Military Treatment Facility dining facilities. Key revisions address Executive Order to End Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by adjusting menu considerations. The document details roles and responsibilities across various Air Force entities, authorized use of DFACs, food service program management, Campus Dining System (CDS) guidance, food service accounting, ordering and inventory procedures, flight meal service, War Reserve Materiel (WRM) management, and uniform standards.

The 48th Contracting Squadron of the Air Force USAFE is seeking to competitively select a source for Dining Facility Mess Attendant Services at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall. This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) designed to evaluate offerors' past performance on similar contracts. The PPQ requests detailed information on contract identification, customer/agency identification, and respondent identification. It includes a comprehensive performance rating scale (Exceptional to Unsatisfactory) across key areas such as Technical Performance, Program Management, Transition/Phase-in, Employee Retention/Attraction, Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Participation, and Cost Performance. The questionnaire also asks for general comments and whether any contracts were terminated. Responses are requested by March 31, 2026, and should be emailed to roman.pavlovich@us.af.mil and kennith.schleckser@us.af.mil. The completed PPQ will be part of the official Source Selection records.