PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

For

Catered Meal Support during the Nevada Army National Guard’s Desert Forge FY26

6-20 June 2026 Las Vegas, NV Part 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide the Nevada National Guard with catered lunch meals during annual training at multiple locations in the Las Vegas, NV area.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to:

- Provide buffet style catered meals.

- Set up and provide portion service instruction to the government point of contact.

The Contractor is not required to serve the meals

- Deliver meals to the locations shown on the schedules below.

- Provide any additional required information in accordance with industry standards to the site manager after award.

1.2. Background: The NVARNG is training to operate austerely for long durations in dispersed formations using organic means. Exercising these capabilities prepares the team for both Large Scale Combat Operations and homeland defense in a Multi-domain Operations environment.

The government does not have adequate personnel to prepare and service meals to support Service Members during training.

1.3. Objectives:

- The Contractor shall deliver 1,178 standard meals.

- Lunch meals will be ready to serve by 12:00p.m. with an intended consumption time of 12:15p.m. - 1:15p.m.

- The Contractor shall deliver meals according to the schedule below. Please note the meal quantity changes based on daily training needs.

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 50 50 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch 50 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 182 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 Lunch 22 Lunch 50 Lunch 50 210 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 0 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch 0 Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfasts 0 Lunches 442 Dinners 0

Total Meals 442

AASF Las Vegas: 6600 Range Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89165

6/28/2026 6/29/2026 6/30/2026

6/20/2026

6/21/2026 6/22/2026 6/23/2026 6/24/2026 6/25/2026 6/26/2026 6/27/2026

6/14/2026 6/15/2026 6/16/2026 6/17/2026 6/18/2026 6/19/2026

6/6/2026

6/7/2026 6/8/2026 6/9/2026 6/10/2026 6/11/2026 6/12/2026 6/13/2026

6/1/2026 6/2/2026 6/3/2026 6/4/2026 6/5/2026

June 2026

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 100 100 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch 100 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 100 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 100 Lunch 100 Lunch 100 Lunch 100 400 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 0 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch 0 Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfasts 0 Lunches 600 Dinners 0

Total Meals 600

Henderson Armory: 151 E Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89002

6/28/2026 6/29/2026 6/30/2026

6/20/2026

6/21/2026 6/22/2026 6/23/2026 6/24/2026 6/25/2026 6/26/2026 6/27/2026

6/14/2026 6/15/2026 6/16/2026 6/17/2026 6/18/2026 6/19/2026

6/6/2026

6/7/2026 6/8/2026 6/9/2026 6/10/2026 6/11/2026 6/12/2026 6/13/2026

6/1/2026 6/2/2026 6/3/2026 6/4/2026 6/5/2026

June 2026

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 34 34 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch 34 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 34 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 34 Lunch 34 Lunch 68 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 0 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast 0 Lunch Lunch Lunch 0 Dinner Dinner Dinner 0

Breakfasts 0 Lunches 136 Dinners 0

Total Meals 136

LVRC: 4500 W Silverado Ranch Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89139

6/28/2026 6/29/2026 6/30/2026

6/20/2026

6/21/2026 6/22/2026 6/23/2026 6/24/2026 6/25/2026 6/26/2026 6/27/2026

6/14/2026 6/15/2026 6/16/2026 6/17/2026 6/18/2026 6/19/2026

6/6/2026

6/7/2026 6/8/2026 6/9/2026 6/10/2026 6/11/2026 6/12/2026 6/13/2026

6/1/2026 6/2/2026 6/3/2026 6/4/2026 6/5/2026

June 2026

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Definitions & Meal Information

A Buffet Style meal is defined as:

1. A meal set out on a table for ready access and informal service.

2. An assortment of options or offerings to include drinks.

3. Serving utensils and paper products such as plates, cups, and plasticware for

Soldiers to eat with.

4. Upon delivery of food, the contractor will also provide a printed copy of recommended portion sizes to the customer. The contractor will not serve Soldiers but must be able to provide the appropriate information for the customer to serve the Soldiers.

Every meal provided by the contractor will include:

1. Sodium-free seasonings at every meal. Sodium-free seasonings must not contain monosodium glutamate (MSG).

2. Condiments appropriate to menu items should be available.

3. Butter pats or margarine spreads with zero grams of trans fat per serving. Offer a choice of two or nut spreads, jams, or jellies. Locations should offer at least one fruit spread or low-sugar jam or jelly.

Lunch menu requirements will provide patrons –

1. Each meal shall be approximately 1400-1700 calories.

2. The contractor must provide multiple main entrée choices on a rotational basis during the training period. Industry standard lunch items such as sandwiches, chicken bowls, etc. are preferred.

a. At least one main entrée choice must be a lower-fat option (e.g., lean turkey, grilled chicken).

b. At least one main entrée choice must be a vegetarian option. The number of vegetarian meals will be provided upon award.

c. Breads used for sandwiches or wraps should include a whole grain option.

3. A standard beverage is required. Standard beverage choices, including decaffeinated beverage alternative options include:

a. Carbonated beverages – If carbonated beverages are offered at all, offer at least two caffeine-free options, and offer one low-calorie, dark, caffeinated beverage and one, low-calorie, clear, caffeine-free beverage.

b. Juice blends.

c. noncarbonated flavored drinks.

d. Coffee (regular and decaffeinated) – Artificial sweetener may be offered for coffee and teas. If operating budget permits, contractors may offer flavored coffee creamers, if offered, ensure reduced fat varieties are included. Coffee creamers must contain no trans-fat.

e. Bottled water is not an acceptable standard beverage and may not be added to any receipt or invoice

4. Appropriate condiments (e.g., mayonnaise, mustard, salad dressing) shall be included in sealed, single-serving packets.

1.4. Scope: Provide Commercial Prepared (Catered) Meals. Services will be done in accordance with (IAW) industry standards.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from 4-20 June 2026.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is how he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the quality control program. This program is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3. Recognized Holidays: The contractor is required to perform services on Juneteenth – June 19, 2026.

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from 6-20 June 2026 except Federal holidays (unless otherwise stated) or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. T he Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: See schedules above.

1.6.6. Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Price contract.

1.6.7. Security Requirements: Please contact the government representative provided at award for any facility access requirements for meal set up.

1.6.8. Special Qualifications: N/A.

1.6.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: N/A.

1.6.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): This requirement does not require a formal COR; however, the POC for this requirement will be provided upon award. The POC monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The POC is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The POC is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11. Key Personnel: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between the hours of 5:00a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6-20 June 2026.

1.6.12. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will not be required to obtain and wear badges in the performance of this service.

1.6.13. Contractor Travel: N/A.

1.6.14. Other Direct Costs: N/A.

1.6.15. Data Rights: N/A.

1.6.16. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5.

The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract.

Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor if that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR - Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS - Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR- Army Regulation CCE - Contracting Center of Excellence CFR - Code of Federal Regulations CONUS - Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR - Contracting Officer Representative COTR - Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS - Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA - Department of the Army DD250 - Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 - Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS - Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC - Defense Manpower Data Center DOD - Department of Defense FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO - Contracting Officer OCI - Organizational Conflict of Interest POC - Point of Contact PRS - Performance Requirements Summary PWS - Performance Work Statement QA - Quality Assurance QAP - Quality Assurance Program QASP - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC - Quality Control QCP - Quality Control Program TE - Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. Government Furnished Items and Services: N/A

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Facility Clearance: N/A.

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment necessary to meet the requirements under this PWS.

4.5 Special Requirements: Please coordinate with the government representation (provided upon award) for access and delivery procedures.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1. Basic Services. Prepare and deliver commercially catered meals. Services will be done in accordance with (IAW) industry standards.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS): N/A.

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. ATTACHEMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 - Performance Requirements Summary

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary

The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

(End PWS)

Performance Objective

(The Service required)

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate.)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall prepare and deliver hot lunch meals by 12:00p.m.

Ready by 12:00p.m.

100% of the time.

Zero deviation from standard

The POC will investigate Validated Customer Complaints

PRS # 2

Meals will meet portion, variety, and caloric standards

In accordance with paragraph 1.3

Zero deviation from standard

The POC will investigate Validated Customer Complaints

PRS # 3

Meals will be prepared and maintained at proper temperature for consumption

IAW industry standards and local laws

Zero deviation from standard

The POC will investigate Validated Customer Complaints

7. ATTACHEMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST: