TW-25Kitchen General Labor - ISO Tradewinds 2025
ID: W912CL25QA013Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0410 AQ HQ CONTRACTFORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-5046, USA

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Janitorial Services (561720)

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HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for Kitchen General Labor Services in support of Exercise Tradewinds 2025, to be conducted at Teteron Barracks and the TTDF Reserves Center in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in kitchen facilities, servicing dining areas, and ensuring quality control throughout the exercise scheduled from April 25 to May 9, 2025. This contract emphasizes the importance of hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency in military dining services, requiring compliance with federal and local regulations. Interested contractors, particularly women-owned small businesses, should contact Ms. Gina Williams at gina.v.williams.civ@army.mil or SSG Paul Adamo at paul.m.adamo.mil@army.mil for further details and to ensure timely submission of proposals.

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    The document outlines a solicitation for commercial products and services specifically aimed at women-owned small businesses (WOSB) related to kitchen labor provisions for the Tradewinds 2025 exercise at designated military facilities. It includes the necessary requisition details, project specifications, and contract terms while emphasizing compliance with federal procurement regulations. Key areas include contractor obligations to provide kitchen personnel and labor services, insurance requirements under the Defense Base Act, and specified performance timelines from April 25 to May 9, 2025. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses ensuring adherence to government standards and practices, including provisions for small business categories such as economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) and service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). Additionally, the solicitation stipulates that funds are contingent upon availability, underscoring the need for careful financial management in federal contracting.
    The United States Army South (USARSOUTH) is soliciting a contractor for Kitchen Labor Services for Exercise Tradewinds 2025 (ExTW-25) in Trinidad and Tobago. This non-personal services contract will require the contractor to provide personnel, equipment, and materials to perform various kitchen-related tasks at Teteron Barracks and the TTDF Reserves Center. The main objectives include maintaining cleanliness, servicing dining areas, and quality control during the exercise scheduled from April 25 to May 9, 2025. The contractor must implement a Quality Control Plan to ensure compliance, including mechanisms for inspections, deficiency identification, and corrective actions. All contractor employees must meet specific hygiene and conduct standards, remain available at all times, and operate without direct supervision from the government. They will be required to complete security checks, adhere to local laws and environmental regulations, and ensure operational continuity during emergencies. Overall, this RFP outlines a comprehensive scope of work focused on achieving high standards for kitchen services, emphasizing cleanliness, safety, and efficiency to support the mission of USARSOUTH during the exercise while maintaining compliance with federal and local regulations.
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