FOOD SERVICE WORKERS

This document outlines responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation W81K0226QA011, which is for an existing food service requirement, not a new one. The current contract number is W81K0220P0096. The question period for the solicitation closed on November 24, 2025, but the closing date for responses remains December 1, 2025. There are no preferred certifications beyond what is stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), nor are there additional responsibilities, peak operational periods, or on-site manager roles. The government will provide all necessary equipment, supplies (like cleaning chemicals, gloves, hairnets), uniforms, and PPE for the food service workers. Contractor personnel will be trained on required online systems during New Employee Orientation (NEO). The requirement is for 6 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees, utilized 7 days a week, with 2 employees per shift across three shifts daily, including weekends.

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding solicitation W81K0226QA011. Key information includes the updated question period closing on November 24th, 2025, at noon Pacific time, while the solicitation itself still closes on December 1st, 2025. The government has not determined a preferred vendor, and the current contract number is W81K0220P0096, indicating this is not a new requirement. No additional certifications beyond the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or responsibilities beyond standard food service and sanitation duties are expected. There are no peak operational periods requiring increased staffing. Contractor personnel will be trained on required automated systems during New Employee Orientation. For equipment, uniforms, and PPE, vendors are directed to PWS section 5.2.5.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) W81K0226QA011 is a solicitation for Food Service Workers at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. This firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with an estimated ordering period from December 15, 2025, to December 14, 2030, is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business Concerns. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 722310 and PSC S203. Award will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, with special consideration for State Licensing Agencies under the Randolph-Sheppard Act. Offerors must submit a management plan detailing recruiting, timekeeping, and response to worker loss, and acknowledge weekend/holiday work. Quotes are due by December 1, 2025, 10:00 AM PST, and questions by November 21, 2025, Noon Pacific Time.

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for Food Service Workers at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC), JBLM, Washington. The contractor will provide six full-time equivalent (FTE) food service workers to support the Nutrition Care Division's dining facility, ensuring quality health care services. Key responsibilities include food preparation, serving, cleaning, and maintaining inventory. Personnel must have one year of food service experience and possess Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification. The contract emphasizes compliance with military and healthcare regulations, including those from The Joint Commission, DoD, and Army. It details administrative procedures, security, training, hours of operation, and strict adherence to confidentiality, conduct, and quality management. The document also includes provisions for criminal history background checks and compliance with federal health care program exclusions, Privacy Act, HIPAA, and records management.

The "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" outlines minimum wage requirements for contract workers, specifying that contracts post-January 30, 2022, must adhere to Executive Order 14026, mandating a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour. It provides a detailed list of various occupations and their corresponding wage rates, as well as information on fringe benefits, paid sick leave, and the conformance process for unlisted occupations. The document emphasizes that the minimum wage and benefit requirements apply to all contracts governed by the Service Contract Act and related Executive Orders.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) W81K0226QA011 seeks proposals from Women-Owned Small Business Concerns for Food Service Workers at Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. The contract, a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), will run from December 15, 2025, to December 14, 2030, with a minimum value of $1,000 and a maximum quantity of 229,440 quarter hours. Proposals must be lowest-priced technically acceptable, with technical evaluation focusing on management plans for recruiting, timekeeping, and unexpected worker loss, and proof of ability to provide weekend/holiday service. Past performance will be assessed through established systems. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM PST on December 1, 2025, via email to Cindy Means and George R. Rutt. The Randolph-Sheppard Act also applies, potentially prioritizing a State Licensing Agency offer.