Mess Attendant Services
ID: FA483025Q0026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4830 23 CONS CCMOODY AFB, GA, 31699-1700, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/177db514b9df46b595e784bf7019c910/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Mess Attendant Services at Fort Moore, Georgia. The procurement involves comprehensive food service and cleanliness operations, including meal preparation, serving, and maintaining sanitation standards in dining and kitchen areas, with a focus on serving military personnel and authorized guests. This opportunity emphasizes adherence to quality control, sanitation, and government regulations, requiring contractors to maintain a detailed Quality Control Program and ensure compliance with performance objectives linked to customer satisfaction. Interested parties can contact Sara Tibbetts at sara.tibbetts@us.af.mil or Amanda Richardson at amanda.richardson.13@us.af.mil for further information.

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    DRAFT PWS Mess Attendant.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Mess Attendant Services at Moody Air Force Base outlines the requirements for providing comprehensive food and cleanliness services. The contractor is responsible for personnel, equipment, and adherence to specific operational standards, including meal preparation and sanitation guidelines. Key tasks include serving meals, maintaining cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas, and operating cashier services. The facility primarily serves military personnel and may accommodate authorized guests under stringent eligibility criteria. The document emphasizes adherence to quality control, sanitation, and government regulations, with performance objectives linked to customer satisfaction and financial accountability. The contractor must maintain a detailed Quality Control Program and ensure compliance within specified performance thresholds. Additional considerations include organizational conflicts of interest, personnel qualifications, and training requirements. Overall, the PWS establishes a framework for ensuring efficient food service operations and quality management that aligns with federal procurement standards, reflecting the essential support role of contractors in military environments.
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