Attachment 01_BA126R0027_RFI Log with Govt Responses.pdf
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- Campus Style Dining Venue, Tranche II (C) - AK
- Solicitation number
- NAFBA1-26-R-0027
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Department of the Army
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This is an RFI Log documenting contractor questions and government responses for a federal food service contract solicitation.
The RFI Log pertains to NAFBA1-26-R-0027, a Campus Style Dining Venue - Tranche II (C) RFP in Alaska. The contract is an IDIQ vehicle managed by the Contracting Officer Aubrey Lewis and Project Manager Tim Higdon. Four RFIs were submitted between July 2, 2026, with responses from both Aramark and Sodexo addressing operational and logistical concerns specific to Alaska's unique cost environment. Item 1 concerns the Basic Daily Food Allowance for Enlisted Service Members (ESMs) and clarifies that the Discount Meal Rate is set by OSW-Comptroller and serves as the basis for vendor reimbursement. Item 2 requests active barracks population counts near Campus Style Dining Venue (CSDV) service sites, and the Government confirms approximately 2,600 ESMs within proximity of CSDVs at Fort Wainwright (FWAK), with a total garrison population of approximately 15,000 personnel. Items 3 and 4 address contractor requests for higher Meal Discount Rates and extended build-out construction periods to account for Alaska's materially higher costs for food, supplies, transportation, and labor. The Government response indicates no structural changes to the reimbursement model are planned, but offerors are encouraged to account for localized costs in their price proposals and may request justified extensions during individual Task Order RFP phases.
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IMWR-NCC FORT MEAE RV PARK EXPANSION DESIGN-BUILD PROJECT
PN80967
RFI LOG
TO BE USED BY IDIQ CONTRACTORS
PROJECT NUMBER PROJECT NAME / ADDRESS POINT OF CONTACT POC EMAIL ADRESS PHONE
PROJECT MANAGER (IMCOM): Tim Higdon timothy.b.higdon.naf@army.mil (520) 674-2579 CONTRACT OFFICER: Aubrey Lewis aubrey.b.lewis.naf@army.mil (520) 674-2643 CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Leslie Perez leslie.m.perez9.naf@army.mil (520) 674-2370 CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Natalie Sanchez natalie.a.sanchez20.naf@army.mil (520) 674-1460
Item No.
SOW Reference/ Section Number
Supporting Documents Reference
Contractor RFI Government Respondent Response Response Date
1 General Question Aramark Given the cost of living in Alaska, would there be any consideration of increasing the basic meal allowance of the ESM's. AMC
The Basic Daily Food Allowance does not impact the Discount Meal Rates set by OSW-Comptroller. The Discount Meal Rate is the basis for vendor reimbusesment.
7/2/2026
J.2 ESM Numbers by
Garrison General Question
Aramark Please provide active barracks population counts in proximity to each of the CSDV service sites in scope
AMC
There are approximately 2600 ESMs within proximity of the CSDVs at FWAK. Fort Wainwright has a total population of approximately 15,000 personnel. This includes around 6,500 active-duty military members, 5,700 family members, and about 2,850 civilian employees and contractors.
7/2/2026
B.2 MDR Rates & Operating Cost reimbursement www.travel.DoD.mil Sodexo
Given the unique cost environment in Alaska, will the Government consider establishing a higher Meal Discount Rate (MDR) and/or a cost reimbursement structure that more accurately reflects the locality-based cost of performing food service operations in this market? Alaska presents materially higher costs for food, supplies, transportation, labor, and other essential services than many CONUS locations. The Government itself recognizes locality-driven cost differences through its administration of per diem travel rates, with Alaska managed through the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) rather than the General Services Administration (GSA), reflecting the distinct pricing realities of the region. In light of these recognized market conditions, industry requests that the Government consider whether the proposed pricing framework should be adjusted to account for the higher cost of goods and services in Alaskai in order to support realistic pricing sustained performance and long term
AMC
"The Government is aware of the unique economic factors and logistics associated with performing food service operations in Hawaii. The current pricing structure and Meal Discount Rate (MDR) framework were established considering historical regional requirements and historical data. While no structural changes to the reimbursement model are planned at this time, offerors are encouraged to fully account for all localized supply chain and operating costs within their competitive price proposals." Offerors must provide detailed, verifiable market data to support any proposed adjustments tailored to the Hawaii market."
7/2/2026
VOLUME II: SUB-FACTOR
1.5 - BUILD-OUT /
RESTORATION
Sodexo
Considering the geographic isolation of Alasks and the unique logistical constraints associated with mobilizing labor, materials, equipment, and specialized construction resources to a weather dependent region, will the Government consider negotiating longer build-out and construction periods for Task Orders requiring facility renovation, modernization, or new construction? Extended lead times for shipping, limited local availability of certain trades and materials, and the complexity of coordinating work in a remote environment may materially affect construction schedules as compared to similar efforts in CONUS locations. In light of these conditions, industry requests that the Government consider a more flexible and locally responsive build-out timeline to support realistic execution planning, reduce schedule risk, and help ensure successful project delivery.
AMC
"The Government is aware of the localized market conditions and shipping timelines inherent to construction in Hawaii. However, the baseline performance periods outlined in the solicitation are intended to meet critical agency mission requirements. While the Government may consider justified extensions during the individual Task Order RFP phase, offerors are expected to account for regional logistical constraints within their initial execution planning and pricing."
7/2/2026
TBD
REPORT TYPE
RFI LOG
Campus Style Dining Venue - Tranche II (C) RFP - AK
NAFBA1-26-R-0027
mailto:timothy.b.higdon.naf@army.mil mailto:aubrey.b.lewis.naf@army.mil mailto:leslie.m.perez9.naf@army.mil mailto:natalie.a.sanchez20.naf@army.mil http://www.travel.dod.mil/
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