W912L725RA007 SMYRNA DFAC SOLICITATION 2026-2031
ID: W912L725RA007Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7N1 USPFO ACTIVITY TN ARNGNASHVILLE, TN, 37204-1502, USA

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Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for food service operations at the Smyrna Dining Facility for the Tennessee National Guard, under solicitation number W912L725RA007. This procurement involves a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for full food services, including meal preparation and serving, with a performance period spanning one base year and four optional years, from February 2026 to January 2031. The contractor will be responsible for adhering to strict sanitation and food safety standards, managing food procurement, and providing various meal services, including catered and holiday meals, while complying with installation security regulations. Proposals are due by December 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Rhonda Lien at rhonda.m.lien.civ@army.mil.

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    The document is a sign-in roster for a site visit related to the Tennessee Army National Guard Solicitation W912L7-25-R-A007 for the Smyrna DFAC. The visit took place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The roster lists attendees from various organizations, including USPFO for TN, ECI Managementgroup, S3 Solutions One LLC, Center Hill Service Contractors, LLC, Veterans Service Solutions LLC, Acorn Food Services, Inc, LESCO, Inc, FeedWells Services, Southern Foodservice Management, Inc, and PZI Group. Key contact information, such as email addresses and phone numbers, is provided for many attendees, with a note to email the completed roster to Rhonda Lien.
    The FSS Past Performance Questionnaire is a standardized form used to gather feedback on a firm's performance for government contracts. It collects administrative details such as the project name, period of performance, contract type, award and completion dates, and awarded/current dollar values. The form also identifies the assessing official, their contact information, and association with the rated firm. The core of the questionnaire involves assessing various performance categories, including quality of product/service, schedule, cost control, business relations, management of key personnel, reliability, customer support, and overall performance, using a rating scale from 'Unsatisfactory' to 'Exceptional,' with an 'N/A' option. It also provides space for additional comments and other specific areas of assessment. This document is crucial for government agencies in evaluating potential contractors for RFPs and grants by providing a structured method for past performance evaluation.
    The document details a site visit for the TENNESSEE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLICITATION W912L7-18-R-0003, specifically for the Smyrna DFAC (Dining Facility). The site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Attendees are required to sign in with their name, organization/company, signature, email address, and phone number. The sign-in roster must then be emailed to Rhonda Lien, whose email address is rhonda.m.lien.civ@army.mil. Key personnel attending include Teresa Baxter, Rhonda Lien, and Samuel Beard (COL RET) from USPFO for TN, and SFC John Patrone, the Smyrna DFAC COR.
    This government solicitation (W912L725RA007) is for a 5-year firm-fixed-price contract for Dining Facility (DFAC) services in Smyrna, Tennessee, issued by the USPFO Activity TN ARNG. The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 722310 and a size standard of $47,000,000.00. The contract spans a base period and four ordering periods, plus an option to extend for six months, running from December 19, 2025, to May 18, 2031. Services include maintenance fees, various meal services (breakfast, lunch, dinner, both on-site and off-site, and IDT meals), holiday meals, and wage determination rates. The estimated quantities for meals are substantial, with minimum and maximum contract values set at $1.00 and $500,000.00 respectively, and delivery/task order values ranging from $1.00 to $5,000,000.00. All invoices and DFAC-related actions are to be handled by the COR, SFC John Patrone, at the TNARNG Element, JF HQ in Nashville, TN.
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for full food services at the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Smyrna, TN, with potential remote site feeding. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement for one base year and four option years (February 2026 – January 2031). The contractor must provide all personnel, supplies, and materials to prepare and serve meals, adhering to strict sanitation and food safety standards. Key requirements include developing a Quality Control Plan, ensuring employee training (sanitation, HAZCOM, nutrition), and complying with installation security and access regulations, including various antiterrorism and operational security training. The contractor is responsible for food procurement, equipment maintenance, and waste minimization. The government provides facilities, utilities, and some equipment, while the contractor supplies all food and most cleaning supplies. Meal services include catered, to-go, log pack, box/sack, and holiday meals, with specific forecasting and cancellation policies. The document details personnel conduct, uniform standards, and defines various terms and acronyms relevant to the food service operations.
    The Performance Work Statement outlines full food services for the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Smyrna, TN, and potentially remote sites. This Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract covers meal preparation, serving, and management for authorized personnel, including specialized meals. The period of performance is a one-year base with four optional twelve-month ordering periods. The contractor must adhere to strict quality control, sanitation, and food safety standards, including daily facility maintenance, pest management, and menu planning according to Army regulations. Key personnel, training requirements for employees, and compliance with installation security, IT, and PII protection policies are also detailed. The contractor is responsible for procuring all food products, maintaining inventory, and providing contractor-furnished equipment while utilizing government-furnished property. Specifics regarding meal forecasts, prohibited meal types, and holiday meal requirements are also included.
    This document addresses questions regarding RFP W912L725RA007 for DFAC Smyrna, covering various aspects of food service operations. Key clarifications include the availability of the Past Performance Questionnaire, no minimums for off-site meals (referencing historical data and TE3), and separate historical data for IDT and AT meals due to funding. Sample menus require a 7-day breakfast and 21-day lunch/dinner cycle, which do not count towards the 30-page technical volume limit. Details on off-site feeding frequency, locations, and historical data are provided, emphasizing that travel and per diem will not be reimbursed separately. Government property is listed in Technical Exhibit 4, including dimensions for the walk-in freezer/refrigerator. The government does not track historical meal forecast adjustments, and significant workload changes are not anticipated, with an outlier explained for Option Year 4. Invoice procedures will be provided per task order, and there is no General and Administrative fee. CLINS apply to the entire contract, and the government will provide numbers for STORES and AFMIS. Backup power source information will only be shared with the awardee.
    The document addresses questions regarding the W912L725RA007 RFP for DFAC Smyrna, clarifying various aspects of the solicitation. Key points include the attachment of the Past Performance Questionnaire, the absence of minimum meal numbers for off-site feeding, and the provision of historical meal data for offeror analysis. It specifies sample menu requirements (7-day breakfast, 21-day lunch/dinner) and confirms that menus do not count towards the 30-page technical volume limit. The document provides detailed historical data for off-site feeding locations and clarifies that contractor travel and per diem are not separately reimbursed, requiring offerors to factor these costs into their proposals. Government property is detailed in Technical Exhibit 4, including dimensions for walk-in freezer/refrigerator units. It notes that last-minute meal forecast adjustments are rare and that the government does not anticipate significant workload changes. Invoice procedures will be provided with task orders, and there is no General and Administrative fee. The CLINS cover the entire contract, and the government will provide STORES and AFMIS numbers. Contingency plan power source information will be shared with the awardee. The document also clarifies discrepancies in meal totals, contractor responsibility for packaging materials, and confirms that option years are a unilateral government decision per FAR 52.217-9.
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for full food services at the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Smyrna, TN, and various remote sites. The contractor will provide all personnel, supervision, supplies, and materials for meal preparation, serving, and management for authorized personnel, including specialized meal types and compliance with sanitation standards. The contract has a one-year base period and four optional one-year extensions, running from February 2026 to January 2031. Key aspects include adherence to strict security and access requirements, comprehensive training for contractor personnel in areas such as sanitation, nutrition, and safety, and the development of a Quality Control Plan. The contractor is responsible for procuring all food products, maintaining inventory, and managing equipment, with some government-furnished property and services. Meal forecasts will be provided by the government, with provisions for adjustments and cancellations. Prohibited and non-reimbursable meal types are also specified. The document emphasizes employee conduct, uniforms, and adherence to military regulations, ensuring high-quality food service to support TNARNG's readiness and mission objectives.
    This government file outlines a detailed fee schedule for a five-year service contract, from November 30, 2025, to November 29, 2030, with a potential six-month extension. The contract specifies quantities for various services, primarily focusing on meal provisions including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, both on-site (AT YR) and off-site (IDT YR). It also includes a "Main Fee-Base YR" and a line item for "Holiday Meals." The document structures these services into yearly segments, with distinct CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for each service and year. Although quantities are provided, all unit prices and total costs are left blank, indicating that this document serves as a template for bidding or a statement of work where pricing would be filled in by contractors. The inclusion of sections for Contractor Name, TAX ID, CAGE, and UEI# further suggests its use in a procurement context. Additionally, there's a note regarding "WAGE DETERMINATION RATES" and a clarification that a "Fee for one day (sample line only)" is not to be priced unless wage rates change.
    This government file is a pricing sheet for a contract covering various meal services and fees from November 30, 2025, to November 29, 2030, with a six-month extension option. The document details annual base fees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, both onsite (AT) and offsite (IDT), across five distinct yearly periods. Each year's pricing structure is consistently laid out, starting with a Main Fee-Base. Additionally, specific line items for "Holiday Meals" and "WAGE DETERMINATION RATES" are included, although the latter is not to be priced in this document. The pricing sheet also includes fields for contractor information, such as Name, TAX ID, CAGE, and UEI#, indicating it is part of a solicitation for bids or a contract for services.
    The solicitation W912L7-25-R-A007 is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Smyrna Dining Facility, VTS Training Site for the Tennessee National Guard. It is a Small Business Set-Aside for NAICS Code 722310 Food Service Workers, with a size standard of $47M. Proposals are due by December 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. A site visit is scheduled for December 9, 2025. This acquisition is subject to the Randolph-Sheppard Act, which prioritizes proposals from the State Licensing Agency (SLA) if they meet technical, past performance, and fair price criteria. Otherwise, the contract will be awarded to the offeror providing the best value, based on technical capability, past performance, and price. Offers must be submitted via email in two volumes: Technical/Past Performance and Price. Funds are not currently available, and the Government reserves the right to cancel the RFP.
    The Performance Work Statement outlines full food services for the Tennessee Army National Guard Regional Training Institute (RTI) in Smyrna, TN. The contractor will provide all personnel, supplies, and management for meal preparation and service, including in-person dining and remote feeding, from February 2026 to January 2031. Services must meet high sanitation and food safety standards, with specific requirements for meal types like log packs and holiday meals. The contractor is responsible for food procurement, equipment maintenance, and employee training on sanitation, nutrition, and safety. Strict adherence to security regulations, quality control, and waste management is mandated, with the Government providing facilities, basic utilities, and some pest control. This firm-fixed-price contract emphasizes continuous, high-quality food service to support the TNARNG's mission and personnel readiness.
    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-4647, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Tennessee counties. It details different hourly rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75) and 13658 ($13.30), contingent on contract award dates, and specifies that the higher rate between the Executive Orders and the listed occupational wage applies. The document includes a comprehensive list of occupations with their corresponding hourly wages, along with provisions for health and welfare benefits, vacation, and eleven paid holidays. It also addresses special conditions such as hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and the process for conforming unlisted job classifications. Notably, it mentions Executive Order 13706, which mandates paid sick leave for federal contractors.
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