Solicitation_W912NR26QA009_QAs.pdf
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- 256th 1-141 TF Thunder Catered Meals
- Solicitation number
- 26QA009
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Department of the Army National Guard
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This is a Questions and Answers document for federal solicitation W912NR-26-Q-A009, containing clarifications issued on 30 March 2026 and 31 March 2026 regarding meal delivery service requirements.
The Q&As establish critical operational parameters for the contractor: meals must be pre-packaged in clamshell plates for grab-and-go service and delivered to a single location as outlined in the needs statement and exhibit 1, with delivery times to remain consistent. All meals must be fully prepared off-site with no use of government facilities, equipment, sinks, water supply, refrigeration, or sanitation systems. The only on-site activities authorized are transportation to the DFAC with proper time-temperature control and final plating/serving operations. A self-sufficient food truck may be used if it provides its own electricity, water, and garbage disposal. The contractor may box meals on-site at an authorized location. No government-furnished property will be provided. The government provides a table for meal delivery and has an ice machine on-site, but neither is available for contractor use. Vendors may not store large quantities of beverages; however, once products are delivered to the organization, the unit may store beverages as needed.
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Solicitation W912NR-26-Q-A009 Q&AS:
30 March 2026:
1. Will the location for delivery always be the same? Same delivery location and delivery times as outlined in needs statement with exhibit 1 document.
2. Can a food truck be located at the sites for delivery? Food truck can, however, must be self-sufficient e.g., own electricity, water, garbage disposal, etc.
3. Can we set up a serving line or two instead of pre-packaged in order to maintain optimal freshness and temp control? Meals must be pre-packaged in clamshell plates for grab and go.
4. Will there be tables and or a facility to serve from? There will be a table where plated meals can be delivered too.
5. What GFP is there? No GFP will be provided.
31 March 2026:
6. Is there a kitchen available for storage of drinks?
a. No, Storage for a large quantity of drinks is not authorized for vendor use.
b. Once the products have been provided to the organization the unit has the authority to store beverages as needed.
7. Is there an ice machine?
a. Yes, but not available for use by the contractor.
8. Is there a place to box the meals on-site?
a. Yes. Boxing the meals is authorized on site.
9. Would it be permissible for the contractor to utilize a kitchen on base for meal preparation?
As we know, under the FAR, government facilities and equipment are considered - GFP (Government-Furnished Property).
At this time, the DFAC may not be used for meal preparation. This includes, but is not limited to:
1. Cooking or reheating food.
2. Use of DFAC Equipment (ovens, burners, utensils, etc.)
3. Use of Sinks and water supply, or sanitation systems
4. Use of refrigerator or storage
5. Dishwashing or cleaning of vendor equipment.
In accordance with the contract requirement and applicable regulations, all meals must be fully prepared off-site.
However, to support safe service and proper time and temperature control the following is authorized:
1. Meals may be transported to the DFAC with proper time temperature control.
2. Meals may be plated/served on site only.
This allowance is so strictly limited to the final service operations and does not extend to any form of preparation for use of government resources.
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