FY26 Contract Messing Guidance Norfolk.docx

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Marine Operations 2002 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365

Statement of Work

Repair period meal service will be provided for meals. This service will be provided for repair efforts that are longer than 30 days. COMSUBS will not be provided if meal service is being provided.

NOAA Requires 3 Meals a day with minimum 4 menu options to include Hot and Cold plate options. Meals are to be provided as follows:

· Snacks and beverages will be provided via DLA or other purchase in port office/inport

· Meal 1 – 0700-0930 – Examples are Eggs (scramble, omelet, poach), Bacon or Sausage, French Toast or Pancakes, Sides containing, Hashbrowns, tattertoots, fruit, Cereal, Oatmeal, Grits, boiled eggs, Yogurt. Orange Juice, Milk 2%, Coffee. (Optional Vegetarian Options)

· Meal 2 – 1100-1300 – Examples are Chicken Strips, Hamburger, BLT, Club Sandwich, Philly, sides consisting of Salad, French Fries, Potato chips, fruit, Drinks - Soft Drinks, Coffee, Juices. (Optional Vegetarian Options)

· Meal 3- 1630-1830 – Examples are Chicken / Beef / Seafood Option, Sides, Potatoes (Mashed, Baked), Sweet Potatoes (Mashed, Baked), Fries, Vegetables (Broccoli, Asparagus, Green Beans), Drinks - Soft Drinks, Coffee, Juices. (Optional Vegetarian Options)

Standard workday remains intact as an 8hr day Monday - Friday; commuting to and from meal service shall not constitute OT. Depending on proximity of meal service, Command may grant

Any left-over meals shall be provided to designated personnel.

All meals should have condiments, utensils and plates or come prepackaged for convenience.

There may be days when meals are not requested due to holiday schedule or shift in vessel schedule where the ship can provide their own meals.

Ship command will be required to communicate number of meals required/personnel

The following suggestions for menus for this request as covered by the SIU CBA are:

· A. Breakfast.

· Coffee, tea and other beverages, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable juices, and eggs to order shall constitute a part of every breakfast.

· Fried ham shall be served twice a week. Bacon or sausage or other meat selection shall be provided on the other days.

· Hot cakes or French toast shall be served every morning.

· B. Lunch and Dinner.

· Not less than One First Entree and One Second Entree shall be available at lunch and dinner.

· Sirloin, Tenderloin, T-Bone, or Rib Steak, not less than 3/4 pound shall be served once a week. Once a week Prime Ribs of Beef Au Jus, Fried or Roast Chicken or Turkey, Roast Pork, Pork Chops, Baked Ham or Grilled Round Bone Ham Steak shall be required.

· C. The following or equivalent are considered to be First Choice Entrees:

· Roast of Beef Au Jus, Sirloin or Rib Steaks, Roast Pork, Pork Steak, Chops, Roast Fresh Ham, Ham Steak, Baked Ham, Roast Veal, Veal Chops, Veal Cutlet, Roast Chicken, Southern Fried, Broiled or Roasted Duckling, Turkey, London Broil, Mixed Grill, Roast Leg of Lamb, Lamb Chops, Corned Beef, Fish.

· When fish is served, the following equivalent shall be classified as a First Entree: Shrimp, Scallops, Salmon, Fillet of Sole, and Red Snapper, or other quality entrée selection as determined by the Chief Steward.

· D. The following or equivalent are considered to be Second Choice Entrees: Beef Stew or Goulash (not leftovers added), Lamb Stew, Corned Beef Hash with Eggs, Chop Suey, Chow Mein, Frankfurters, Knockwurst, Hamburgers or Chop Meat dishes, Sausages, Curries of Meat or Fish, Roulades of Beef, Veal Peppers, Liver, Spare Ribs, Lamb Shanks, Fricassee of Chicken, Chicken Wings, Turkey Wings, Chili Con Carne, Pigs Knuckles, Stuffed Green Peppers, and Stuffed Cabbage, Hot Roast Meat Sandwiches, Grilled Ham and Cheese, Quality Cold Cuts, Jambalaya and Fish Dishes extended with pasta, noodles, rice or pizza.

· SECTION 6. NIGHT LUNCHES. A night lunch shall be provided in accordance with Article 27, Section 5, for employees going on watch at midnight. Night lunches shall consist of assorted cold cuts, cheeses, and salads and may include leftovers from the day’s meals.

· SECTION 7. DESSERTS. Plain cake alone shall not constitute a dessert. There shall be a prepared dessert at each lunch and dinner. This may include Frosted Layer Cake or unfrosted cake. Ice cream shall be served three times a week when available. When practical, a variety of seasonal fresh fruit will be on ship at all times.

· SECTION 8. An adequate supply of fruit juices shall be provided. Fresh milk, fruit, and vegetables will be furnished at every port visited where available.

· Shore bread shall be furnished at all United States ports when available, or the Employer will have the option to require a cook or baker to bake bread during his or her regular working hours.

· SECTION 9. An adequate supply of fresh milk shall be furnished to supply the employees with milk three (3) times a day when the ship is in port and supplies are available.

Meals shall be provided for up to 55 personnel from November 2025 to February 2026.

Quotes shall be broken into monthly estimates for the above request.

Location of Meals will be in Norfolk, VA image1.jpg image4.png image2.jpg