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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for food service catering support to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Muscatatuk Training Center, Indiana. The contractor must provide all personnel, facilities, equipment, and transportation to prepare and deliver three meals daily (breakfast at 0800, lunch at 1200, and dinner at 1800) from February 25 through March 6, 2026. Meal quantities vary by date, ranging from 0 to 51 servings per meal type, with total anticipated deliveries of 390 breakfasts, 367 lunches, and 441 dinners. Each breakfast and dinner meal must provide a minimum of 1,300 calories and 50 grams of protein from three main food items (meat, starch, and vegetable). All meals must be prepared at the contractor's certified off-site cooking facility, transported in insulated containers maintaining temperatures of 135°F or above for hot foods and 41°F or below for cold foods, and delivered to a designated drop-off point at Muscatatuk. The contractor must submit a proposed 10-day menu cycle for government approval at least 14 days prior to performance start and accommodate common dietary restrictions with 72 hours' notice.

The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order awarded under Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a 100 percent small business set-aside. The government will evaluate offers based on price, delivery and timeliness capability, and technical approach regarding menu quality and nutritional value. Key contractor responsibilities include developing a Quality Control Plan addressing inspection procedures, deficiency identification and correction, documentation, and trend analysis; implementing an Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP; completing Anti-Terrorism Level I training and OPSEC training within 30 days of award; attending a post-award conference; maintaining all food handler certifications; complying with all federal, state, and local health and food safety regulations; and designating a contract manager available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except federal holidays. The government will furnish only a designated delivery point with table space and medical support for event participants; the contractor furnishes all food, equipment, supplies, certified personnel, transportation, and facility cleaning.

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10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Troop 2 VALEX Support Services 9 February 2026

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide operationally required Class I food services prepared off-site and delivered to a designated location. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government. The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, off-site facilities, and labor necessary to ensure that food service is performed in a manner that will maintain a satisfactory and healthful standard.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, off-site cooking facilities, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to prepare and deliver meals as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS).

1.1.1 Deliveries at three rigidly enforced times (0800; 1200; 1800) to avoid disruptions of training.

1.1.2 The contractor will provide all plates, cups, utensils, napkins, and any other required items for each meal.

1.1.3 Contractor will be setup in advance and prepared to deliver the following quantities by day.

1.1.4 Each breakfast, lunch and dinner meal will provide a minimum of 1300 Calories with 50g of protein per meal coming from the 3 main food items (meat, starch, and vegetable) per meal serving.

1.1.5 Contractor will provide adequate napkins for all personnel.

1.1.6 Prior to awarding contract to vendor, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group will approve an itemized meal menu with caloric values to be submitted with quote and will be part of the evaluation

1.1.7 Contractor maintains strict temperature controls for all meals to maintain the freshness and safety of the food.

1.2 Background: This requirement is for Class I services to support personnel attending a training event. Providing wholesome, timely, and temperature-appropriate meals is essential to maintaining the health, welfare, and morale of the participants, ensuring they can focus on their training objectives. The demands of military service and training require both physical and mental strength and endurance to succeed.

1.3 Objectives: The primary objective is to procure high-quality, nutritious, and safely prepared meals, delivered on time and at the correct temperature for all designated personnel throughout the period of performance.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall prepare meals at their own facility and deliver them to a designated point at Muscatatuk, Indiana. The service includes providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a variable number of personnel each day as specified in Section 5.1. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of food preparation, packaging in insulated containers, delivery, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety standards, including temperature control during transit.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be from 25 February 2026 to 6 March 2026.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The plan must address procedures for off-site food preparation, safe packaging, temperature control during transport, and on-time delivery. The Contractor shall submit a QCP to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval no later than ten (10) days after contract award.

1.6.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing of proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.6.1.2 The Quality Control Plan shall address as a minimum:

1.6.1.2.1 Inspection Program. Included shall be a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific tasks included in the contract scope of work. It shall specify tasks or areas to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the manner in which inspections are to be conducted, the titles of the individuals who will perform the inspections, and the percentage of the work that will be inspected on a recurring basis. In developing this inspection program, the Contractor shall identify the key activities and associated characteristics in each process that have a significant influence on specific services and provide for methods for evaluation of the selected characteristics.

1.6.1.2.2 Deficiency Identification. The QCP shall include a method of identifying deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable as defined in the PRS. This shall contain processes for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

1.6.1.2.3 Deficiency Correction. The program shall contain process control and process performance measurement procedures that shall include how the Contractor shall implement preventive corrective actions. The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has designed quality into the delivery of services thereby mitigating the risk(s) associated with delivery of deficient or nonconforming services.

1.6.1.2.4 Documentation and Enforcement. The QCP shall include a method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime contractor and subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

1.6.1.2.5 Trend Analysis. The QCP shall include a method of performing trend analysis and assessments through the use of metrics.

1.6.1.2.6 Surveillance Methods. The QCP shall contain specific surveillance techniques for all contract services. The surveillance methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting system of the plan.

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.2.1 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.2.1 Performance Based Contract: Under performance-based contracts, such as this one, the contractor assumes more responsibility and greater risk in exchange for more flexibility and less direct Government involvement in contract activities. However, the Government still has a responsibility to monitor the contractor’s performance over the course of the contract to ensure it is acceptable. To meet this responsibility, the Government needs sufficient information on how the contractor is performing to be assured contract requirements are being satisfied. This Surveillance Plan has been prepared to address the Government’s need for information under this contract.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: On the below listed recognized federal holidays, no work is expected to be performed:

New Year’s DayLabor Day
Martin Luther King Jr.’s BirthdayColumbus Day
President’s DayVeteran’s Day
Memorial DayThanksgiving Day
Independence DayChristmas Day

Juneteenth

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for delivering meals promptly at the following times, seven days a week, for the duration of the contract:

· Breakfast: 0800

· Lunch: 1200

· Dinner: 1800

1.6.5 Place of Performance: All meal preparation shall be performed at the contractor's own certified cooking facility. The place of delivery for the prepared meals will be a designated location at Muscatatuk, Indiana.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract

1.6.7 Security Requirements:

1.6.7.1 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures: Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204‐9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use by the government facilitators.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: Reserved

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: Reserved

1.6.7.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: Before CAC issuance, the Contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 2014-05. The Contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DOD facility and access, via logon, to DOD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DOD network using DOD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DOD facilities or multiple non-DOD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DOD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management. Contractor personnel shall return CAC to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within five (5) days of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Contract Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure 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 KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 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 Contracting Officer prior to start of contract performance. The Contract Manager and 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.11 AT Level I Training Certification: All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees supporting IA/IT functions must be certified upon contract award as directed in DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2. Baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.13 iWatch Training The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWatch program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 05 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: Reserved

1.6.12.2 Uniform: Reserved

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: Contractors are responsible for their own travel to Fort Carson, Colorado, and travel in and around the area to include on-post and off post.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): Contractors will be responsible for their own lodging, meals and per-diem.

1.6.15 Data Rights: Reserved

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: Reserved

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) 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.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: Reserved

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training The Contractor shall complete AT Level I Training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies, or 30 calendar days after employment of new personnel, all Contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, who are employed under the contract shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever applies. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. For Common Access Card (CAC) holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “JS-US007-14”. For non-CAC holders, AT Level I awareness training is available at http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html (this standalone version is intended for non-CAC users without a JKO account only). Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local AT Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained AT Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the AT Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO within ten (10) calendar days after completion of the training.

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: If the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: Reserved

1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: Reserved

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): Reserved

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: The Contractor will ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract. The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training: All Contractor employees and sub-Contractor employees performing services under this contract will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of employment under this contract. OPSEC Level I training is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil, course number “EUC-ECJ6-110-N-LB”. Training must have been completed within the last 12 months and maintained yearly thereafter. If training cannot be conducted on the website, the Contractor will coordinate with the local OPSEC Officer at their assigned location for classroom training by a Level 2 trained OPSEC Officer and a copy of either the training certificate or the training attendance roster signed by the OPSEC Officer will be maintained by the Contractor. Verification of the training will be provided to the COR or KO upon request.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. Definitions:

2.1.1. Contractor. The total contractor organization or a separate entity of it; such as an affiliate, division, or plant that performs its own purchasing.

2.1.2. Contracting officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.1.3. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

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. Performance Work Statement (PWS). A statement of work for performance-based acquisitions that describes the required results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes.

2.1.8. Physical Security. Protection of the perimeter area, government property, and assets that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9. Quality Assurance. The various functions, including inspection, performed by the government to determine whether a Contractor has fulfilled the contract obligations pertaining to quality and quantity.

2.1.10. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). A plan describing how the agency will survey, observe, test, sample, evaluate and document the Contractor’s performance in meeting critical performance standards identified in the contract.

2.1.11. Quality Control (QC). Tasks performed by the Contractor to improve the quality of the organization’s output.

2.1.12. Shall. An imperative command; has a duty to or is required to. Denotes that a regulation must be followed unless the contracting officer has obtained a deviation.

2.1.13. Subcontractor. Any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

2.1.14. Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.15. Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms: Reserved

ALMSArmy Learning Management System
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute
AORArea of Responsibility
ARArmy Regulation
ATCTSArmy Training Certification Tracking System
ATAnti-Terrorism
CACCommon Access Card
CFRCode of Federal Regulations
CICounter Intelligence
CLINContract Line Item Number
CONUSContinental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)
CORContracting Officer Representative
DD Form 254Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List
DODDepartment of Defense
DODDDepartment of Defense Directive
DODIDepartment of Defense Instruction
FARFederal Acquisition Regulation
FHPForce Health Protection
FCGForeign Clearance Guide
FYFiscal Year
GFEGovernment Furnished Equipment
GFPGovernment Furnished Property
IAInformation Assurance
IAWIn Accordance With
ITInformation Technology
JPASJoint Personnel Adjudication System
JTRJoint Travel Regulation
KOContracting Officer
LOALetter of Authorization
NCIC-IIINational Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index
NISTNational Institute of Standards and Technology
ODCOther Direct Costs
OCIOrganizational Conflict of Interest
OCONUSOutside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)
ODCOther Direct Costs
OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration
OPSECOperation Security
PIPOPhase In/Phase Out
PRSPerformance Requirements Summary
PWSPerformance Work Statement
QAQuality Assurance
QASPQuality Assurance Surveillance Plan
QCPQuality Control Program
RARequiring Activity
SCRService Contract Reporting
SOPStandard Operating Procedures
SPOTSynchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker
TETechnical Exhibit
TSDBTerrorist Screening Data Base
U.S.C.United States Code

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Government Furnished Property

3.1.1 The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this contract.

3.1.2 Facilities: The Government will provide a designated delivery point with table space suitable for the distribution of the delivered meal containers.

3.1.3 Medical Support: The Government shall provide medical support to all event participants.

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PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

4.1 Contractor Furnished Facilities and Equipment – General

4.1.1 The contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Part 3. This includes, but is not limited to:

•A certified and compliant off-site food preparation facility.
•All food and beverage items.
•All necessary transportation for delivery.
•Insulated food transport containers (e.g., thermal carriers, cambros) capable of maintaining safe food temperatures (hot foods at or above 135°F, cold foods at or below 41°F) for several hours in accordance with FDA Food Code standards.
•All necessary serving utensils.
•Certified and trained personnel for cooking and delivery.
•Cleaning of all contractor-provided equipment and their off-site facility.

4.1.2 Except for those items and services specifically stated in Part 3 as Government-furnished, the contractor shall furnish everything needed to perform this contract according to all its terms and conditions as stated in specific sections of this PWS and as identified in the Purchasing/Invoicing Guide.

4.1.3 Contractor-furnished equipment or items, inoperable or unserviceable for any reason, must be removed from the U.S. Government’s Installation within ten (10) business days after failure. The condition of contractor-furnished equipment shall not relieve the contractor of responsibility to provide services as required in this contract. The contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR, in writing, of circumstances regarding delay of work due to equipment or material problems.

4.1.4 The contractor shall furnish additional telephone and peripheral equipment requirements not furnished by the U.S. Government, if required. All additional costs must be approved in writing by the KO prior to the items being placed in service.

4.1.5 All contractor furnished vehicles shall be maintained in a neat, presentable, and operational condition and shall meet Government safety inspection standards. The contractor’s vehicles not meeting standards shall not be operated or stored on U.S. Government installations. The contractor shall provide a sign on the right and left side of contractor furnished vehicles with the contractor's company name and telephone number.

4.2 Materials and Equipment

4.2.1 The contractor shall use the equipment type and size suitable for the required operation and shall operate the equipment from existing Government-furnished electrical power sources. The contractor shall affix a highly visible, permanent contractor’s nameplate on all contractor-owned equipment. The contractor shall ensure that if commingling of U.S. Government and contractor-furnished equipment occurs, each set of equipment is easily identifiable and can be separated for inspection and inventory as required.

4.2.2 The contractor shall maintain a sufficient quantity of on-hand materials and supplies to perform all work required under this Contract. Failure on the part of the contractor to provide sufficient quantities and quality of supplies and materials within the specifications of the Contract shall not be cause for reduction in any service or performance. The contractor shall maintain stocks to ensure continuous operation of critical systems as approved by the KO. Critical systems are those that are directly related to health care, safety, and mission accomplishment. The contractor shall provide a system for rapid procurement of items whose usage levels do not require maintenance of on-hand stocks. This system shall include a list of vendors for each such mission-critical repair item, information on availability, and expected delivery times.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks: Meal Service Delivery: The contractor shall prepare and deliver meals for personnel according to the following schedule and quantities:

25 February 2026 - 06 March 2026 Exercise Food Numbers

Date
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
25-Feb-26
0
0
28
26-Feb-26
28
28
51
27-Feb-26
51
28
28
28-Feb-26
28
28
51
1-Mar-26
51
51
51
2-Mar-26
51
51
28
3-Mar-26
28
28
51
4-Mar-26
51
51
51
5-Mar-26
51
51
51
6-Mar-26
51
51
51

5.1. Basic Services. Menu and Food Service Requirements:

· Menu Approval: The contractor shall submit a proposed 10-day menu cycle to the COR for approval no later than 14 days prior to the start of the performance period. Menus shall be varied and not repeat within a 7-day period.

· Nutritional Standards: Meals shall be well-balanced and nutritious, designed to support personnel engaged in strenuous and physically active training.

· Dietary Accommodations: The contractor shall provide and clearly label options for common dietary restrictions when notified by the COR at least 72 hours in advance.

· The contractor’s off-site preparation facility shall operate in strict compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local health, food safety, and sanitation regulations.

· The contractor shall transport all meals in approved insulated food containers, ensuring that hot foods are maintained at or above 135°F and cold foods at or below 41°F upon delivery, in accordance with the FDA Food Code.

· All contractor personnel involved in food handling shall possess valid food handler certifications.

5.2. Task Heading:

Item No.
Description
Quantity
Location
0001
Breakfast
390
Indiana
0002
Lunch
367
Indiana
0003
Dinner
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Indiana

5.3. Service Contract Reporting (SCR): Reserved

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

6.1.1 DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines

6.1.2 AR 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program

6.1.3 Army Directive 2014-05, Policy and Implementation Procedures for CAC Credentialing Access for Uncleared Contractors

6.1.4 DOD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual

6.1.5 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

6.1.6 Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)

6.1.7 AR 735-5, Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability

6.1.8 DODD 8570.01, Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management

6.1.9 DOD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program

6.1.10 AR 25-2, Information Assurance

6.1.11 DODI 2000.16 DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1 Attachments:

7.1.1 Attachment 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

ATTACHMENT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The standard should relate to timeliness, quality, or quantity (metrics) of service required by the Contractor is stated in the PWS verbiage. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard
Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)
Incentive (Positive and/or Negative)

1. Combating Trafficking in Persons FAR 52.222-50 c The Contractor shall Notify its employees of

a. The United States Government's zero tolerance policy described in paragraph (b) of this clause The actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment.

100% Compliance
Contractor compliance rate shall be utilized as objective evidence of contract compliance and documented into the CPAR system; contractor shall re-perform the service

2. Service Contract Reporting PWS para. 5.3

The Contractor shall completely fill in all the information in the format at the following web address http://sam.gov . The contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. If contract period of performance ends prior to September 30, the contractor has 30 day from end date of the contract to complete the SCR requirement. (as applicable)
100% Compliance
The COR will surveille for compliance.

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide Breakfast

All meals are delivered to the designated location at the times specified in PWS. Food is fresh, at proper temperature upon delivery, and prepared as described in the approved menu. Sufficient quantity for all personnel. The contractor delivers the menu as approved. Substitutions must be pre-approved. All notified dietary needs are met and labeled.
Zero deviation.
100% COR Inspection.

PRS # 2.

The contractor shall provide Lunch

All meals are delivered to the designated location at the times specified in PWS. Food is fresh, at proper temperature upon delivery, and prepared as described in the approved menu. Sufficient quantity for all personnel. The contractor delivers the menu as approved. Substitutions must be pre-approved. All notified dietary needs are met and labeled.
Zero deviation.
100% COR Inspection.

PRS # 3.

The contractor shall provide Dinner

All meals are delivered to the designated location at the times specified in PWS. Food is fresh, at proper temperature upon delivery, and prepared as described in the approved menu. Sufficient quantity for all personnel. The contractor delivers the menu as approved. Substitutions must be pre-approved. All notified dietary needs are met and labeled.
Zero deviation.
100% COR Inspection.

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