FA282321Q3001 QandAs.pdf

FA2823-21-Q-3001-DFAC Questions and Answers

1) Is this a new requirement?

No. This is not a new requirement.

2) If not, what is the current contract number and incumbent contractor?

The incumbent contractor is Acorn Services Inc., currently performing under contract # FA2823- 21-P-0003.

3) Does the Randolph Sheppard Act apply to subject solicitation when it comes to award?

Yes. The Randolph Sheppard Act does apply to this requirement (solicitation # FA2823-21-Q- 3001)

4) RFQ Ref: f) Volume III – Past Performance Information: Provide four (4) recent (performed within the last three years) experience examples of past performance similar in magnitude and complexity as the work described in the PWS. In order to meet 4 references, would the government be willing to open the three year limit to five years?

Past Performance Recency has been changed to: performed within the last four years.

5) PWS Ref Pg 10: 1.10.1.a. Required Shift Staffing, 33 FW Lightning Dining Facility, Eglin AFB. Is this PWS section reference a specific position minimum manning requirement needed to rate technically acceptable or just a suggested staffing?

PWS page 10: 1.10.1.a. lists the required shift staffing the contractor shall provide.

6) With respect to the solicitation, it does not state whether lack of past performance will be "technically acceptable or unacceptable," when evaluating offers. Can you please clarify if the offer’s rating will be unfavorable or acceptable based on lack of past performance submissions that would be commensurate with the work performed at Eglin AFB.

Lack of past performance will not be considered Unacceptable. It puts the offer in a Neutral status. Neither Favorable nor unfavorable.

7) Is the accountant position a CPA, a bookkeeper, or not required to have any certification? Which wage determination classification is it?

01011 - Accounting Clerk I 14.12 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 15.84 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 17.72

The person filling the position does not need to be a CPA nor certified, however I would suggest they have some fundamental bookkeeping knowledge; it would be very beneficial as they learn AF accounting procedures.

8) Is the cold food Storage (fridge and freezer) controlled/locked?

It has the ability to be locked

9) Is there a lot of fluctuation in the head count day to day?

Yes, depending on the class schedules and other staff on base at the time.

10) What is the Dine in seating capacity?

Pre Covid- 256 With Social Distancing- Approx 50

11) Is there a delivery service?

No, boxed lunches are sometimes required due to training requirements or quarantines but all boxed lunches are picked up, not delivered.

12) Is the midnight meal a significant head count?

Not generally but the 96 TW dining facility does not run a midnight meal. Therefore, all staff, students, first responders and third shift workers will need this as an option.

13) Is the facility open to all diners?

No, you must have a specific ID classification to eat at the Lightning Dining Facility.

14) What service structure is being used?

Legacy dining (a more traditional cafeteria style) as opposed to Stations.

15) How do you know how many heads to plan for?

A POC at the training facility is able to keep the manager appraised of the training schedules.

You also get a list from other Authorized personnel and financial allotments based on the level of activity that is expected, giving you a good idea of how many people that will need meals.

-Students will tell you that they are on the meal card but that has to be reconciled to the finance roster. Meals can be billed to students but after being “invalid” 3 times, the student can be turned away for a meal if they refuse to pay after the invalid limitation.

16) What happens in the case of small shortages?

You can request supplies from other dining facilities and replace them with your next order or shipment. The 33 FW provides a GPC account/cardholder to use at the commissary for other small shortages or needs. The mission comes first and we must feed our required diners.

17) Do we issue MREs in the case of emergencies?

Yes, but we do not store them on the property, they must be ordered on an ‘as needed’ basis.

18) The Combo mentions Phase 1 and Phase 2 Square footage, what does this pertain to?

Phase II is in case student throughput increases and exceeds the current dining facility servicing capacity driving the need for a second dining facility on the 33 FW campus. Phase II building has been removed from the PWS.

19) Can the timing of meals change at this facility?

Yes, the priority is feeding trainees and trainers on their academic Schedules. This facility works around class schedules and those needs can change.

FYI

-There is a separate Storage room in another building, to get access you have to go through the wing POC.

-The system at the Lightning dining facility does not “Talk” to other food systems on base. Any information that would need to be shared would need to be input manually.