Dining Maintenance Services (Quarterly maintenance and acute on call repair services to include parts and labor)
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2823 AFTC PZIOEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-5418, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (J073)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide Dining Maintenance Services at the 96th Medical Group on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The procurement involves comprehensive maintenance services for commercial kitchen equipment, including quarterly preventive maintenance and 24/7 on-call repair services, adhering to standards set by OSHA, JCAHCO, and FDA regulations. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and safety of food service operations within a healthcare setting. Interested parties capable of fulfilling these requirements must submit documentation of their capabilities by March 10, 2025, to Ashley Blair at christina.blair.3@us.af.mil, with the contract expected to commence on April 1, 2025, and extend through September 30, 2027.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services for the dining facility equipment at the 96th Medical Group on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The contractor must adhere to standards set by OSHA, JCAHCO, and FDA regulations. Responsibilities include supplying all necessary personnel, tools, and materials for effective maintenance and repair of commercial kitchen equipment like ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers. Contractors must ensure that their service technicians possess relevant certifications and experience in servicing a variety of specified equipment brands. Preventive maintenance is to be performed quarterly, while remedial maintenance requires a 24-hour service response. The contractor must submit detailed service reports after each maintenance occurrence, outlining the work performed and any parts replaced. The contractor is also tasked with maintaining quality control and ensuring efficient use of utilities. The PWS specifies operational hours for services, emphasizes contractor accountability for personnel actions, and includes provisions for inspecting the quality of services provided. This initiative reflects a commitment to maintaining high operational standards in healthcare food service operations.
    The document outlines a list of food service equipment, detailing various models and identification numbers. This inventory includes items such as deep fat fryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, warmers, and ovens, intended for commercial kitchen applications. Each piece of equipment is categorized with specific model numbers and serial numbers for tracking and reference. The primary purpose of this list is likely to support government acquisition processes, related to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and grants for food service equipment procurement at federal, state, and local levels. It provides a structured reference that can streamline purchasing and inventory management, ensuring compliance with specifications. The systematic enumeration of equipment types and their identifiers suggests that this document serves as a foundational resource for stakeholders involved in food service operations, enhancing resource allocation and contract management in government initiatives.
    The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Squadron at Eglin AFB, FL, plans to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract for Dining Maintenance Services to ITW Food Equipment Group, LLC DBA Hobart Corporation. This contract will cover preventative and remedial maintenance, providing quarterly visits and 24/7 on-call services. The agreed response time for normal maintenance requests is within 24 hours. The execution of this contract is justified under 10 USC 2304(c)(1) due to the lack of other vendors capable of meeting the full service requirements. The contract encompasses a base period from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, with two subsequent option years, resulting in a service timeline extending to September 30, 2027. The cost of both maintenance types will be included in a single price per quarter. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals; however, entities capable of providing the required services can submit documentation of their capabilities by March 10, 2025. All submissions are to be directed via email to a designated contact.
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