Questions and Answers 2.docx
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- Storm Flag Food Service Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- FA446026Q0011
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This is a Questions and Answers document addressing clarifications on the Storm Flag Food Service solicitation (FA446026Q0011) for food service operations at Gulfport CRTC, MS during the ROCKI 26-03 exercise from May 10-18, 2026.
The Q&A clarifies the split operational structure: from May 10-13, the government will furnish food items via a storeroom clerk while military personnel provide serving and cleaning assistance, with the contractor providing staffing only; from May 15-18, the contractor assumes full responsibility for all food procurement, preparation, staffing, cleaning supplies, and service with no military support. The DFAC will be closed on May 14. Key contractor responsibilities include building a menu for May 15-18, providing all personnel and equipment for that period, maintaining access only to dry goods storage and preparation refrigerators during May 10-13, and verifying food, beverages, and equipment are operational at least 24 hours before the May 15-18 service period. The salad bar operates only during breakfast and dinner meals; no food service occurs during lunch. This is a new contract requirement with no incumbent contractor, and the solicitation is 100% set-aside for Total Small Business under NAICS 722310 with a $47.0 million size standard.
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Other files for this federal contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 3 - Food Service Performance Work Statement 8 April.pdf | ||
| CRI 2026 Menu 10-13 May 1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachement 4 - Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Food Operation Inspection Report.pdf | ||
| Combo Synopsis - FA446026Q0011.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Mess Attendants Quality Assurance Checklist.pdf | ||
| Attachment 5 - Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Food Service Performance Work Statement 8 April.pdf |
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Question:
We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
Answer: This is a new contract requirement. Where this service will be provided is at a guard base, where Mississippi ANG typically would be activated to serve food during drill weekends. An incumbent has not been performing these services previously.
This is a new requirement.
Question:
Are the menu’s/662’s created yet for this exercise and if so, can they be shared to see the complexity of what’s being prepared?
Answer: We have the food menu that is being prepared, for the 10th-13th, only. I will provide that as an attachment. The contractor would be required to build a menu for 15-18 May.
Question:
1.1 in the PWS states the government will furnish food from 10-13 May. Will the food be issued by a storeroom clerk for what is to be prepared, or will the contractor have access to the storeroom, coolers, and freezers to pull what is needed?
Answer: Food will be provided by a storeroom clerk. Contractors will have access to dry goods storage areas and preparation refrigerators only.
Question:
1.2 states the contractor will furnish all food items and services during the period of 15-18 May but 1.4 states the contractor will provide a menu for 14-18 May. Can you please confirm if the DFAC will be closed or open on the 14th please?
Answer:
The DFAC will not be open on the 14th. 1.4 in the PWS has been updated with the correct date.
Question:
1.5 in the PWS states that “assigned military personnel will serve and assist where applicable” How many miliary cooks will be assigned to help cook or does the contractor need to be prepared that they may not receive any military cook assistance.
Answer: Military members will only serve prepared meals from 10 May through 13 May 2026. Contractor will be responsible for providing all services from 15 May to 18 May 2026.
Question:
Could you please clarify if cleaning supplies should be included in the solicitation alongside staffing and materials?
Answer:
Cleaning supplies will need to be provided by the contractor from 15-18 May. 10-13 May 26, we will have at least 5 military personnel on shift to help clean, serve the food on a serving line to the customers and do the clean-up during and after food service.
Question:
Looking at the menu you provided, it looks like there is a salad bar during the lunch meal, but no hot food is required. Is the contractor required to provide staffing for the salad bar during the governments provided food service 10-13 May?
Answer:
The salad bar is only offered during Breakfast and Dinner. No food will be served in the Dining Facility over the lunch period.
Question:
1.4 states that the contractor is required to verify all food, beverage, and equipment are in place/operational to perform work at least 24 hours in advance between the hours of 0700-1630. Is the contractor responsible for verifying the government purchased enough food and drinks? If the government didn’t purchase enough food, whose responsibility is it to procure the additional food? Since the 9 May (24hours) is a Saturday will there be someone at the DFAC?
Answer:
1.4 should be specific to 15-18 May 26 only. It would pertain to the food that they would be bringing to serve. We have Military Members who will issue food and verify that enough food, beverages and equipment are available 10-13 May 26.
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