PWS_Catering_Maritime_Security.docx

WILLIAM J. PERRY

CENTER FOR HEMISPHERIC DEFENSE STUDIES

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

CATERING SERVICES

MARITIME SECURITY WORKSHOP

1. PURPOSE: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) delineates the tasks required for catering services to the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies (WJPC). The period of performance will be 2 – 6 May 2016

2. BACKGROUND: The William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies is responsible for developing civilian, police and military specialists from the region in security and defense issues by providing post graduate professional education designed to meet the needs of mid-to-upper level officials in national security policy and strategic planning entities of regional governments.

Perry Award: To assist WJPC in fulfilling its responsibilities, contractor(s) will provide catering services to support coffee breaks and lunches during a one-week workshop for approximately 50 participants to be hosted at WJPC in Washington, D.C., from 2 – 6 May 2016.

3. SCOPE: The contract requires expert catering services. The contractor(s) will also provide a sales representative who has dealt with senior and international guests.

4. APPROACH: The contractor shall provide food and beverage service pursuant to Task 1 in section 5, below.

5. DELIVERABLES:

Task 1 – Coffee Breaks:

Dates: 2 – 6 May 2016 Times: Approximately 10:00-10:30 a.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m. each day (exact times to be confirmed) Configuration: Available to the plenary session room.

Approach: Continuous liquid break available throughout the day (8:00 am to 5:00 pm), with food set out once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

Capacity: 50 people

Menu:

Continuous Liquid Break: Coffee and tea service AM Breaks: One sweet item and one savory item PM Breaks: One sweet item and one savory item Menu price should include:

· Décor for coffee station, including linens, plates, cutlery, cups, tumblers, glasses, napkins, decorations as appropriate (disposable service ware)

· Platters, chafing dishes, utensils, etc. for serving

· Set-up and take-down.

Task 2 – Lunches:

Dates: 2 – 6 May 2016 Times: Approximately 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. each day (exact times to be confirmed) Configuration: Hot Buffet Approach: Hot buffet lunch Capacity: 50 people

Menu: Each lunch buffet must include, at a minimum, 2 (two) salads, 2 (two) proteins, 1 (one) vegetable, 1 (one) starch, 1 (one) dessert, bread or rolls, and soft drinks. Vegetarian option must be included, upon USG request.

Menu price should include:

· Décor for lunch buffet and 6 round tables, including linens, plates, cutlery, cups, tumblers, glasses, napkins, decorations as appropriate. Service ware can be disposable (plastic), but may not be cardboard.

· Platters, chafing dishes, utensils, etc. for serving

· Service personnel: a minimum of 2 (two) servers; plus 1 (one) chef or supervisor.

· Set-up and tear-down, including trash removal.

6. LOCATION OF PERFORMANCE: Work performed under the contract will be performed at U.S. Government facilities on Fort Lesley J. McNair, in Washington, D.C. No taxes will be charged for any services rendered.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance is: 2 – 6 May 2016.

8. SECURITY: The security classification of work to be performed under the contract is unclassified.

9. CHDS CONTACTS AND COR REPRESENTATIVE: WJPC POC is Linda Denning, Operations Coordinator, phone 202-685-2248, email denningl@ndu.edu.