Exercise Support Food Catering Services
ID: FA487725Q0006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4877 355 CONS PKDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dce47f696d1347ec93bd7ba6b6e8d675/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for Exercise Support Food Catering Services to be performed at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, from February 2 to February 7, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary supervision, labor, materials, and a mobile kitchen to deliver quality food services for over 350 personnel, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This procurement is critical for supporting military operations during the exercise, emphasizing the need for high-quality, nutritious meals prepared on-site. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 16, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Andrew Ramey at andrew.ramey@us.af.mil or Torin Davis at torin.davis@us.af.mil.

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    355th Wing_ML Food PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for Dining Facility Attendant (DFA) services as part of the 355th Wing Mosaic Lightning 25.1 initiative at Dugway Proving Ground. The contractor is tasked with delivering efficient and high-quality food service that adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and the Tri-Service Food Code. This includes providing staff, materials, equipment, and ensuring compliance with health standards and safety protocols. Employees must be trained and certified in food sanitation and safety, while the contractor bears responsibility for employee health and emergency medical support. Menu guidelines call for balanced meals, emphasizing nutrition, variety, and the use of high-performance foods. The contractor is expected to maintain a throughput of 600 meals per hour during peak serving times, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with sanitation inspections. In summary, this document establishes performance objectives for managing dining operations supporting military personnel, focusing on quality, safety, and nutritional standards while ensuring the effective administration of services for a significant operational period.
    MLFCS COMBO.pdf
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (FA4877-25-Q-0006) for food catering services at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ, during a military exercise from February 2-6, 2025. The solicitation is designated as a small business set-aside, requiring offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Contractors are asked to submit quotes for providing food services to support over 350 personnel and are advised that the quotes should remain valid for 180 days. Responses must highlight technical capabilities and include pricing details. The solicitation specifies evaluation criteria focusing primarily on the total price and technical acceptability of quotes. Offerors are reminded of the importance of submitting complete and self-sufficient offers by the deadline of January 16, 2025. Additionally, the U.S. Air Force reserves the right to cancel the RFQ at any time, and late submissions may be disregarded unless certain conditions are met. The document emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and outlines submission instructions, including restrictions on multiple offers. Overall, this solicitation reflects the Air Force’s commitment to supporting its operational needs while fostering participation from small businesses.
    MLFCS Provisions and Clauses.pdf
    The document FA487725Q0003 outlines the clauses and requirements for government contracts related to defense acquisitions. It incorporates several crucial clauses covering various topics, including compensation policies for former Department of Defense (DoD) officials, compliance for safeguarding sensitive information, and various representations and certifications to ensure fair contracting practices. Important aspects include requirements regarding cybersecurity, responsibilities towards whistleblower rights, and representation concerning operations with specific regimes like the Maduro government. Additionally, it lays out the process for submitting electronic invoices through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and mandates compliance with the Buy American Act and various affirmative action regulations. The structure includes clauses incorporated by reference and detailed descriptions of obligations necessary for bidders. Ultimately, the document underscores the federal government's commitment to transparency, compliance, and accountability in contracting, while establishing a framework that promotes ethical business practices and protects national interests.
    Questions and Answers 1.pdf
    The government solicitation FA487725Q0006 seeks proposals for exercise food support catering services, with specific requirements outlined for the necessary facilities. Vendors are initially instructed to provide a 30x30 heated tent accommodating 250 people, but a tent technician suggests a 40x80 tent to comfortably seat 260 guests. The government indicates that the 30x30 size is a minimum. The contract will be firm-fixed price, with the vendor allowed to include estimated labor costs or per-head pricing in their bids, but the submitted price will be final with no revisions. Meal schedules include various meals from February 2 to February 7, 2025, and the government affirms that the period of performance (PoP) is confirmed as February 2-7, 2025, despite discrepancies in earlier notices. Overall, the document clarifies vendor inquiries regarding the specifications and terms for this catering service contract, emphasizing fixed pricing and meal timing.
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