21-Q-5001 Catering Solicitation.docx

M2710021Q5001

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ANCON BREAKFAST (US) -

FFP

This Line Item is for Breakfast in Ancon, Peru for United States forces. Please review the Performance Work Statement for further information pertaining to this line item. See Table 1 Schedule in the PWS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M2000221SU00038

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: M2000221SU00038

PSC CD: S203

NET AMT

ANCON BREAKFAST (PN) -

This Line Item is for Breakfast in Ancon, Peru for Partner Nation forces. Please review the Performance Work Statement for further information pertaining to this line item. See Table 1 Schedule in the PWS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M2000221SUXKYZK

NET AMT

ANCON DINNER (US) -

This Line Item is for Dinner in Ancon, Peru for United States forces. Please review the Performance Work Statement for further information pertaining to this line item. See Table 1 Schedule in the PWS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M2000221SU00038

NET AMT

ANCON DINNER (PN) -

This Line Item is for Dinner in Ancon, Peru for Partner Nation forces. Please review the Performance Work Statement for further information pertaining to this line item. See Table 1 Schedule in the PWS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M2000221SUH36FD

NET AMT

IQUITOS BREAKFAST (US) -

This Line Item is for Breakfast in Iquitos, Peru for United States forces. Please review the Performance Work Statement for further information pertaining to this line item. See Table 1 Schedule in the PWS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M2000221SU00038

NET AMT

IQUITOS BREAKFAST (PN) -

This Line Item is for Breakfast in Iquitos, Peru for Partner Nation forces. Please review the Performance Work Statement for further information pertaining to this line item. See Table 1 Schedule in the PWS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M2000221SUGS6DM

NET AMT

IQUITOS DINNER (US) -

This Line Item is for Dinner in Iquitos, Peru for United States forces. Please review the Performance Work Statement for further information pertaining to this line item. See Table 1 Schedule in the PWS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M2000221SU00038

NET AMT

IQUITOS DINNER (PN) -

This Line Item is for Dinner in Iquitos, Peru for Partner Nation forces. Please review the Performance Work Statement for further information pertaining to this line item. See Table 1 Schedule in the PWS.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: M2000221SUQE4FV

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

29-SEP-2021

CARLO CAROZZI

SERPENTIN PASAMAYO

ANCON 15123

FOB: Destination M20002

29-SEP-2021

M20002

27-SEP-2021

M20002

27-SEP-2021

M20002

05-OCT-2021

GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE

16000

IQUITOS 16000

M20002

05-OCT-2021

M20002

04-OCT-2021

M20002

04-OCT-2021

M20002

IMPPORTANT NOTICE: Contract Award is dependent on a Food Water Risk Assessment (FWRA) being conducted and Risk accepted by the MARFORSOUTH Commander.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

BACKGROUND:

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirement for Food for the UNITAS-21 multinational exercise.

IMPORTANT: Vendors must provide two separate quotes for this solicitation, quote one will identify meals being prepared and served on the Naval Installations through means such as Field Kitchens. The second quote will identify meals being prepared at a separate location and transported to the identified locations.

SCOPE OF WORK:

This requirement is for catered food.

The Contractor shall deliver perform Catered Food services in accordance with the schedule and as defined within this PWS.

The Contractor is required to assign a person to oversee this contract and be able to address discrepancies or make authorized changes to the contract. This person shall be available for communication with the Contracting Officer during the Period of Performance.

The Contractor is responsible for all required coordination with Peruvian military authorities and civilian authorities, to obtain base passes, Area Passes, or airfield passes that provide appropriate access to military facilities, civilian airfields, and any other delivery locations. Should the contractor have difficulty obtaining the necessary passes, they must contact the Contracting Officer immediately.

This contract requires the cooking, delivery, set-up, and clean-up of catered meals in support of the UNITAS 21. Food shall be maintained at appropriate safe temperatures at all times.

The Contactors shall provide all management, tools, supplies (plates, napkins, utensils and cups) (plastic or paper product), condiments, cooking supplies, facilities, equipment, labor, and all other necessities to provide these meals, to prepare them, serve, and clean up, necessary to ensure that the meals are properly served at the listed locations (Table 1) within US health inspection standards.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

Schedule 23 Sept 2021 – 5 Oct 2021.

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REQUIREMENTS

(Table 1)

Location 1. ANCON (Specific location within Ancon will be given upon award)

Breakfast (US)

Breakfast (PN)

** NOTE: Sept 29 Breakfast is required to be served in individual to-go containers at ____ a.m.

(time to be provided by Government Technical Representative (GTR) 48 hour prior)

Location 2. IQUITOS (Specific location within Iquitos will be given upon award)

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DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLY & SERVICES:

FOOD REQUIREMENT:

Contractor shall provide a menu for all meals indicated by this Statement of Work.

Hours of Operation. The contractor shall maintain operating hours in accordance with the below schedule (Table 2).

Estimated Serving Times:

(Table 2)

** NOTE: Sept 29 Breakfast is required to be served in individual to-go containers at ____ a.m.

(time to be provided by GTR 48 hour prior)

The contractor shall not remove foods from the serving area until 15 minutes after the end of the posted meal hours. This allows for all patrons to be served an additional time for second servings. Contractor shall ensure meals are warmed or cooled to the appropriate temperatures for the duration of the serving hours listed below.

Meal Quantity Forecasting. The US Government shall provide the contractor with an estimate of the head count at least 48 hours prior to meal time. The contractor will be eligible to receive payment for the quantity of meals cooked based upon the 48 hour forecasted value. If the headcount is higher than the estimated number the Contractor may invoice for the actual headcount. A twice daily meeting between the GTR and the contractor management shall occur so the US Government can update the contractor. The estimated headcount will be used by the contractor to prepare meals over the next 48 hours. The government has the right to request a surge of up to 20% from the daily estimates listed in Table 1 above. The surge will come only at the request of the Contracting Officer. The contractor will have 24 hours to comply.

Serving Requirements. The contractor shall establish all serving lines, hot trays, refrigerators, and any other device(s) that may be required for the safe preservation, serving, storage, and disposal of all food and non‐food items provided in accordance with this PWS. The contractor is responsible for each daily tear down and cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

The contractor shall be able to cater food services (buffet or serving lines) to accommodate U.S. military and government employees for meals for the entire period of performance.

The contractor shall provide all utensils, cups, plates, condiments, napkins, and any other items necessary for food service.

Contractor shall be able to serve 100 personnel every 30 minutes.

Menus to be served shall be posted in the dining facility at least one day in advance of service.

Menu Guidelines. All meals served shall consist of a choice of standard “Western cuisine” and local Peruvian cuisine.

BREAKFAST: Western style breakfast definition: served buffet style to include: eggs, a protein (chicken, beef, or pork), cereal, rice or other starch, fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, juice, coffee, tea, milk, and water. Food will be maintained in a heated container until served to personnel. A minimum of (50) individual take-out containers and utensils will be available daily in the event meals have to be transported to another location.

DINNER: Western style dinner definition: served buffet style to include: A choice of two proteins (chicken, beef, or pork), rice or other starch, fresh fruits and vegetables, side dish, a dessert, and water, coffee, juice and/or soft drinks. Dinner shall consist of a minimum of two (2) hot main selections containing meat or poultry and one (1) vegetarian selection, two (2) side selections, breads/rolls, salad and dessert. Contractor shall also accommodate special dietary menu needs. Hot coffee, tea, and one (1) choice of non-caffeinated drink. Food will be maintained in a heated container until served to personnel. A minimum of (50) individual take-out containers and utensils will be available daily in the event meals have to be transported to another location.

Contractor shall adhere to the approved menu plan. Notification of any changes to the approved menu plan by government and vendor must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance and approved by both parties.

General Meal Requirements. Contractor shall provide a variety of menu options, including a vegetarian selection containing no meat or poultry at each meal. Non-meat protein substitutes shall be used in vegetarian selections. Meals should include soups, gravies, sauces, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry; baked goods such as breads, rolls, bagels, pies, cakes, pastries; raw and cooked fruits and vegetables (thoroughly washed and disinfected prior to processing); drinks provided to be at least 1 liter of chilled beverage per person for each meal. Leftover food shall NOT be utilized for future meals. Ice shall NOT be served or placed into beverages to chill them.

Vegetarian Meals. A small portion of the supported US personnel require vegetarian meals. The contractor should plan on preparing and serving less of the vegetarian meals than non-vegetarian meals.

Special Meals. All attempts will be made to inform contractor of any special request meals prior to contract solicitation. Contractor must be able to provide select meals as requested to support those with food allergies. Typical food allergies that may exist are peanut or other tree nut allergies and shellfish and/or seafood allergies.

Beverages. All beverages provided shall be sourced with water from an approved bottled water source. No ice shall be used in beverages.

Food Safety. Contractor is required to maintain compliance with control measures identified during the Veterinary inspections that occurred at contractor facilities during the Initial and Final Planning Conferences. US Government food inspectors, the GTR and Contracting personnel shall be able to inspect the contractors cooking facilities, delivery vehicles and serving line equipment at any time during the period of performance and 48 hours prior to the first scheduled food serving to inspect compliance and food safety.

Subsistence and Material Handling. The GTR shall inspect all delivered food items and visually inspect these items for deterioration or damage and physically check temperatures on all refrigerated and frozen foods for compliance with Preventative Health or US Army Veterinarian Food Sanitary Code. Any food items rejected by the GTR shall not be used for the performance of this contract. Contractor shall offload and stock in appropriate locations upon receipt using “First in First out” (FIFO).

U.S. Preventative Health control measures below shall be adhered to at all times:

Table 3: Control measure and recommendations to reduce Food Risk.

Meats Store raw meats at 41oF or lower. Cook to the appropriate internal temperature:

Poultry - 165oF/74oC for 15 seconds Ground meat – 155oF/68oC for 15 seconds Steaks/chops (beef, pork, lamb, etc.) - 145oF/63oC for 15 seconds Seafood - 145oF/63oC for 15 seconds Fruits and Vegetables - 135oF/57oC *Reheat all leftovers to an internal temperature of 165oF

or lower until use.

Fresh Fruites & Vegetables Wash under running water. Sanitize using chlorine bath at 50-100 ppm for 30-60 seconds of contact time and air dry. This is all done on intact/whole fresh fruits and vegetables before any processing (coring/cutting). No other chemicals may be used. Test strips must be used to verify concentration (ppm). Once prepared maintain product cold at a temperature of 41oF/5oC or lower until served.

Bakery Bake items thoroughly. Avoid cross contamination of oven-baked items with unbaked product and product contact surfaces. Keep baked items at 41oF/5oC or below if not served immediately.

Pasta & Grains Store all pasta and grains in temperature environment and protect from pest infestation. Cook thoroughly at a minimum internal temperature of 135oF/57oC for NLT 15 seconds or to desired tenderness. Once cooked, maintain hot at 135oF/57oC until served. Thermometers must be used for internal temperature verification.

Table 4: Control measures and recommendations to reduce Facility Risk

Food Operation Maintain foods are under conditions during storage that will protect the food items against physical, chemical, and microbial contamination.

Use thermometers to verify storage temperatures, internal cooking temperatures, and hot or cold holding temperatures.

Store cold foods at 41oF/5oC or lower.

Store frozen foods at 0oF or lower.

Hold hot foods at 135oF or higher until served Hold cold foods at 41oF/5oC or lower until served

Implement the proper thawing procedures:

In a refrigerator at 41°F/5oC Under cold running water at 70oF or below In a microwave oven, only if it will be cooked immediately From the frozen state as part of the cooking process

Storage and labeling:

All food products should be properly protected, labeled/date marked and stored on shelves according to their internal cooking temperatures to prevent cross- contamination.

Food Facilities and Equipment Buildings (to include floors, walls, and ceilings) fixtures (to include those that allow dripping and condensation), utensils, and other physical facilities (e.g. refrigeration units, dishwashing equipment) of the plant should be maintained in a sanitary condition and in good repair in order to prevent contamination.

All pieces of equipment and utensils should be maintained in good repair to allow proper cleaning/sanitation and prevent contamination of food products.

Equipment showing signs of wear and rust need to be discarded and replaced.

Cleaning and Sanitizing Recommend each facility establish and maintain a cleaning and sanitizing program detailing the areas and equipment to be cleaned and sanitized, the person responsible, the method and frequency of cleaning, and verification procedures.

Utilize ware-washing machine (e.g. hot water – 77.3oC /171oF) or proper 3- compartment sink cleaning and sanitizing steps (e.g. wash, rinse, sanitize) on all food contact surfaces and utensils. For items too large for the dishwasher or sink, use the bucket or spray method. Sanitizer test kits should be used to verify sanitizer concentration.

If used, chemical sanitizers need to be at the proper concentration in order to reduce microbial load

Chemical sanitizing (Use per manufacturer’s instructions) Chlorine at 100-150 ppm for 30-60 second contact time;

Quaternary Ammonium at 200 ppm for 30-60 seconds contact time; Iodine at 12.5

– 25 ppm for 30-60 seconds

Pest Control Recommend that pest control services be implemented and that adequate measures (e.g. entry points be closed and screened) be taken to exclude pests/rodents from processing and storage areas. Place screens over windows and keep doors closed to limit the number of pests/rodents from entering the facility.

Pests and rodents are known to carry disease and cause infestations of food products that may lead to Foodborne illnesses. In addition, frequent and thorough cleaning and sanitation of the kitchen and food storage areas as well as the premises will assist in reducing pest/rodent activity.

Employees All employees need to be medically screened and free of contagious disease.

All kitchen personnel will be trained in personal hygiene, cleaning and sanitation, and food safety protocols (e.g. hand-washing, preventing cross contamination).

Food Defense Implement measures to prevent foods from becoming intentionally contaminated. Measures may include:

Employee and visitor screening Preventing unauthorized access Security measures (e.g. guards, cctv, etc.)

Fresh‐Water Supply (if required). All water used for food preparation shall be potable and meet preventive health medicine specifications (be deemed fit for human consumption). The Contractor shall only use water from U.S. approved sources.

Peru Approved Vendors. The contractor shall make every effort to provide food sourced from approved Peru vendors.

Headcounts. Headcounts will be performed during every meal service by the US Government. Contractor should also perform headcounts for comparison. Each patron shall only be counted once and may only take one meal. Patrons authorized by the GTR to take a second serving after everyone has been fed shall not be counted again.

Cleaning. The contractor shall cleanup those areas that immediately affect customer service to include appearance of the eating/serving area after each meal service. Facility cleaning and sanitization (see definition in section IV) shall be performed twice daily (after breakfast and dinner meal service) and shall include the proper cleaning of all equipment, tables, floors, walls, shelves, flat wear, dishes, and all other serving equipment and containers. Proper cleaning includes using a cleaning agent (i.e. bleach, ammonia, etc.) to ensure the sterilization of the units and equipment. All dirt, dust, debris, and trash shall be removed after each cleaning. Any vehicles used to deliver food must also be cleaned and sanitized daily to prevent food contamination during transport.

Grey and Grease Water. Grey and Grease Water Removal (if required). The contractor shall ensure proper disposal of all grey and grease water are in accordance with host nation and international health standards.

Table Cleaning Service. Clear, clean, and sanitize dining room tables, chairs, or benches within 2 minutes per table, to ensure table availability to customers. Replenish dining table items (napkins, salt, pepper, condiments, etc.) so that they are available to all patrons without waiting.

Communication. The contractor or a designated project manager is required to be available (telephonically) for food service coordination during the stated serving times above as well as two hours prior to breakfast service and one hour after dinner service.

SECTION II

SERVICES SUMMARY. The Government shall use the information contained in the below table to assess the contractors quality of product and to monitor compliance with contract. If the contractor is found not to meet the standard the Government shall request and negotiate consideration for non-compliance with the contract.

Comply with sanitation requirements in accordance with Section I

Customer Complaint

Periodic Inspection

Accurately monitor number of meals served. Guidance present in Section I

99% Headcount Accuracy GTR Periodic Inspection

Manage supplies and equipment necessary to serve the guests in accordance with Section I

Periodic Inspection: This method requires the GTR to employ a “spot check” style of evaluation. Periodic surveillances will be conducted on a scheduled basis (daily, every other day, weekly) and may be adjusted based on quality trends. The GTR shall use this PWS and the Food and Water Risk Assessment to monitor compliance.

Any unsatisfactory inspection (defect) results shall be recorded and the Contractor shall correct the defect before the next serving time at the latest.

Exceeding the performance threshold for any of these performance objectives more than two times shall result in a warning or letter of concern from the CO.

Continuing to exceeding the performance threshold of these performance objectives during the contract period of performance shall constitute an immediate meeting between the Contractor, Contracting Officer, GTR, and Exercise Commander. All remedies shall be IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance.

Customer Complaints: The GTR will receive and investigate complaints. The GTR shall be responsible for initially validating customer complaints. The CO shall make final determination of the validity of customer complaint(s) in cases of disagreement between the GTR and the Contractor. Validated customer complaints shall be corrected before the next serving time at the latest.

Exceeding the performance threshold for any of these performance objectives more than two times shall result in a warning or letter of concern from the CO.

Continuing to exceed the performance threshold of these performance objectives during the contract period of performance shall constitute an immediate meeting between the Contractor, Contracting Officer, GTR, and Exercise Commander. All remedies shall be IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance.

Random Inspection: Random Inspection is a GTR evaluation method designed to evaluate some part, but not all, of the contract requirement being monitored. Using random surveillance, any occurrence of a contract requirement is as likely to be evaluated as any other occurrence. With this type of surveillance, the Contractor is unable to guess which occurrences of work are most likely to be evaluated. Evaluations are conducted by the GTR. Results are compared to performance standards to check conformance. Any unsatisfactory inspection results shall be recorded and the Contractor shall re-perform the service within two (2) after notification.

Exceeding the performance threshold for any of these performance objectives more than two times shall result in a warning or letter of concern from the Contracting Officer.

Continuing to exceed the performance threshold of these performance objectives during the contract period of performance shall constitute an immediate meeting between the Contractor, Contracting Officer, GTR, and Exercise Commander. All remedies shall be IAW the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance.

SECTION III

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP), EQUIPMENT (GFE)AND SERVICES

Provided Equipment. Messing facilities, tables, chairs to be determined prior to solicitation.

Power Supply. The Contractor shall provide their own power supply for all equipment required to perform the contract.

Site Survey. A site survey will be conducted at least 48 hours prior to the first serving time with the winning contractor, and the Contracting Officer or the Government Technical Representative. No additional site surveys will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer. Individual vendors may contact the Peruvian Military and request access to the base and a tour of the dining facility buildings that will be utilized to serve the catered meals.

Existing Facilities. The Government will make no alterations to the existing facilities. Any alterations required by the contractor shall be made at the contractor’s expense. Written approval must be obtained from the Contracting Officer prior to altering the facility. The contractor shall restore altered facilities to their original appearance and condition at the completion of the contract unless told otherwise by the Contracting Officer (KO).

Provided Services. The U.S. Government will allow usage of restroom and handwashing facilities to contractor personnel during serving hours.

SECTION IV

GENERAL INFORMATION

Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate(s) who are knowledgeable of Catering Services. The Contractor shall submit the name, telephone number and email address of the Contract Manager to the Contracting Officer within two days of contract start date.

The contract manager or alternate(s) shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

The contract manager or alternate(s) shall be available within two (2) hours (during the hours of 0400 and 2200 daily) to meet on the installation with Government personnel designated by the Contracting Officer to discuss problem areas.

The contract manager and alternate(s) shall be able to read, write, and speak English.

Contractor Employees.

Base Access: All contractors shall provide the (To Be Determined) information immediately upon notification of contract award to the Contracting Officer or a designated Peruvian Military authority. Workers who are not eligible to access Peruvian Military Facilities for any reason will not be eligible to perform any work under this contract that requires access to the base where the dining facility is located.

Alcohol/Drug Use. The consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs by Contractor personnel, while on duty, is strictly forbidden. The Contractor shall immediately remove any employee who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Smoking shall be allowed in designated areas only.

Standards of Conduct: The Contractor shall be responsible for the performance and conduct of all personnel employed under this contract. The Contractor shall prohibit employees from performing work under this contract while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other incapacitating agents. Contractor personnel shall abide by all security regulations of the installation and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary. No verbal or physical abuse will be tolerated.

Contractor personnel shall not:

Remove objects from garbage for personal use. Contractor Personnel may request items through unit designee.

Purchase any items from the local economy for any US Personnel without authorization from the Contracting Officer or GTR.

Utilize personal cameras or recording devices to take pictures, video or audio recordings of U.S. personnel, equipment or Peruvian Military personnel, equipment or installations without first obtaining permission to do so. Any devices used to record without permission and subject to inspection or confiscation by U.S. or Peruvian Military security officials. Devices will be returned once sanitized.

Personal Hygiene. Contractor personnel shall wash their hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after each absence from their workstation and at any other time the hands may have been soiled or contaminated, specifically, after returning from the latrine or smoking areas and before handling clean utensils or equipment or starting food preparation, prior to donning food service gloves, and between handling of raw and cooked or other ready to eat foods. Latex, plastic or other sterile gloves shall be worn by contract employees at all times while handling food/food products.

Note: Single use gloves will be used for only one task. Maintain and keep fingernails clean and free of dirt and grime.

Health Examinations: Personnel with evidence of communicable disease, infected wounds, open sores, or acute respiratory infection, shall be referred to a doctor to receive written clearance before returning to the food serving area. Personnel with health problem(s) shall not be permitted to work in any capacity where there is likelihood of food or food contact surface contamination with pathogenic organisms, or transmitting disease agents to others. Personnel relieved of duty due to illness must have medical clearance from a physician before returning to work.

Employee Uniforms: Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and shall be easily recognized as a Dining Facility Employee. Employees shall wear contractor‐furnished uniforms and aprons when on duty. Aprons shall be worn while serving food and not worn to the latrine facilities, or on smoke breaks. Employees shall wear socks or hose as appropriate. Open toe shoes, sandals, shoes with high platforms, spiked heels, or heels higher than two inches shall not be worn. The contractor attire and standards of dress for Contractor personnel shall be approved by the Government Technical Representative (GTR) within 14 days after contract award.

Hair and Hair Restraints: All personnel entering or working in food preparation or service areas shall wear hairnets or other effective hair restraints. Personnel with facial hair that cannot be adequately restrained shall be prohibited from food service operations. All hair restraints shall be kept clean.

Jewelry: With the exception of wedding bands or religious jewelry food service personnel shall not wear jewelry, including wristwatches, while preparing or handling food. The wearing of medical alert bracelets or necklaces is authorized.

Security Requirements: Contractor shall adhere to current installation security policies. Employees may be subject to search upon access to the installation and while working on the installation in accordance with local policies and security procedures.

The contractor shall provide an interpreter if English is not the primary language of the workers. The interpreter shall be on site at all times.

Definitions and Duty Descriptions.

Customer Eligibility. Exercise participants/personnel/patrons are the primary customers and direct recipients of the services performed by the contractor in the performance of this contract. These military personnel are allotted rations in Government dining facilities at the expense of the U.S. Government.

Government. In terms of this contract, Government refers to the US Government. The Government representative is the Contracting Officer.

Contracting Officer. The authorized representative of the US Government that can obligate the US Government, via written contract or verbal authorization, for consideration to a private party that provide supplies or services to the US Government in accordance with agreed upon terms and conditions of the contract or verbal authorization. Only the Contracting Officer can modify this agreement. The contract and verbal authorization cannot exceed his warranted authority.

Government Technical Representative (GTR). The appointed representative of the Contracting Officer that provides oversight of the contractor in accordance with the Statement of Work contained within the contract. The GTR cannot change the contract’s terms or conditions. ONLY the Contracting Officer may alter the terms of this contract, make applicable agreements, or obligate US government funds. The GTR can raise issues with the contractor and work to solve issues as long as it does not change the contract terms and conditions; and doesn’t cause the GTR to solve the problem for the contractor or results in the GTR working for or representing the contractor.

The GTR shall be responsible for continuous observations of the Contractor’s performance under this contract. All observations of incomplete or defective performance, or safety and health standards violated shall be recorded.

The GTR shall issue written notices to the Contractor and shall require the Contractor to reply, in writing, to the GTR within one workday after receipt, explaining reasons for the existing conditions, the corrective action, and procedures taken to prevent recurrence.

The GTR shall inspect and accept the goods/services performed by the Contractor, and shall not sign for any goods or services not received or not to standard.

Verify quantities and/or services on the vendor’s invoice.

Inform the Contracting Officer of any performance problems.

The GTR for this contract will be appointed by the Contracting Officer and identified by name to the Contractor prior to the start of the contracts Period of Performance.

The GTR will monitor headcount and check identification of all personnel eating at the Dining Facility to ensure that only exercise participants are consuming meals.

Clean and Sanitized: For the purpose of this PWS, the following definition shall be applied by the Government to measure performance. Properly cleaned equipment shall be free of dirt, grease, rust, food, food particles, scum and foreign matter. Properly sanitized food contact surfaces have been treated using either heat or sanitizing chemicals; (chemical test stripes shall be available and used) which reduces bacterial count to a safe level without leaving toxic residue.

POINT OF CONTACT

Contractor shall contact the following Point of Contact for all coordination and installation:

TBD (POC will be provided at time of award)

END OF PERFOMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of clause)

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) “TAILORED”

(a) The Government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards from this RFQ. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions. Award will be made on the basis of price and other factors. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: (1) price; (2) past performance; (3) technical acceptability.

1) PRICE: The price quoted must reflect unit prices and overall total price. All quotes must be the Contractor’s Best Pricing. All quoted pricing shall be in United States Dollar (USD), with a maximum of two (2) decimal points. Offeror’s price will be evaluated for reasonableness based on competition or price analysis.

2) PAST PERFORMANCE: The vendor must provide justification of having completed the same or similar services presented in this soilicitation. In the event that a vendor has no past performance history they will identify that in their solicitation and still be considered for award.

3) TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY: Vendors are hereby notified that their offer MUST meet ALL of the requirements of the solicitation. Failure to satisfy any one, or a combination of, or all will render the entire offer as “Unacceptable”.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

“Covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

“Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) Concern” means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

“Highest-level owner” means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

“Immediate owner” means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

“Inverted domestic corporation” means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

“Predecessor” means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

“Reasonable inquiry” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

“Restricted business operations” means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

“Sensitive technology”--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

“Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern”--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

“Small disadvantaged business concern”, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

“Subsidiary” means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

“Successor” means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name…