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QUESTIONS SUBMITTED TO:

AF ISR AGENCY / A7KB

RE: RFP FA 7037-11-R-0006

Full Food Service, Fort Meade, MD

Question: Request that is procurement be set-aside for HUBZone certified small businesses?

Answers: Due to the Randolph-Sheppard Act statutory requirement and the way this acquisition is setup, it is not appropriate for this acquisition to be set-aside to any small business concerns.

Question: Paragraph 1.3.8 Phase In. the offeror is required to submit a Phase-In plan with the proposal. Which volume should contain is the Phase-In plan?

Answers: Your phase-in plan can be provided with you proposal separately. The plan will not be reviewed by the evaluation team as part of the proposal.

Question: Appendix 4.2, Workload Estimates, page 20 of the PWS: For pricing purposes, are all or any part of the increased workload (number of meals) contemplated by paragraphs 1.2.2.7 Meals Served Away from the Dining Facilities, 1.3.2 Holidays, 1.3.3 Emergency or Special Event Services, 1.3.4, 1.3.4.1 Contingency Services and 1.3.4.2 Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG) Weekends, included in the Workload Estimates?

a. If the increased workload estimates (number of meals) are not included in the Workload Estimates cited in the PWS, will the Government please furnish the increased workload (number of meals) applicable to each of the paragraphs cited above?

b. Also, will the Government please furnish the extent of advance notice that will be given to the contractor to prepare for the increased workloads contemplated by the paragraphs cited above?

c. Paragraph 1.2.2.7, Meals Served Away from the Dining Facilities, page 4, infers multiple facilities. Are there other facilities in addition to the reflected in Chapter 1, paragraph 1.2 Services Description?

Answers: Main Question: Yes, the services workload estimates include all referenced meals.

a. Work load numbers are from historical data that include meals served away, VIPS, reserve units, etc.

b. The Government will give as much advance notice that they have for any increased workload. Reserve Units projected drill schedules are normally provided up to a year in advance. Workload numbers already include feeding of reserves on weekends.

c. There is only one dining facility. Meals prepared, boxed, and picked up from the dining facility.

Question: PWS, page 9, paragraph 1.3.4.3: Does the Government expect to independently determine whether surge requirements are beyond the capability of the contractor or will the Government consider an offer by the incumbent contractor, before concluding that surge requirements are beyond its capability?

Answers: The government will independently determine if surge capacity exceeds the contractors capabilities.

Question: PWS, page 6, paragraph 1.2.6.1, states in pertinent part: “The contractor shall arrange for the repair or replacement of equipment and parts, which shall be covered by the contractor’s warranty.” (emphasis added) What is the Governments intent? Is it intended that the contractor shall provide any warranty furnished by the suppliers or manufacturers of parts or equipment obtained by the contractor or is the contractor expected to independently warranty such parts and equipment? If the contractor is expected to furnish warranty, will the Government furnish more details?

Answers: The intent is the contractor shall pass on any warranty furnished by the suppliers or manufacturers.