PWS Salina DFAC 20260730.pdf

Ver. October 2022

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

Dining Facility (DFAC) Full Food Service, Salina, KS Services

05/13/2026

1.0 General: This is a non-personal services contract to provide Dining Facility (DFAC) food service operations for the Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI), Salina, KS.

The Government shall provide technical assistance to the contractor but should 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.

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Full Food Services, as defined in this PWS.

1.1.1 Objectives: The Contractor shall ensure the continuous operation of full food service turn-key operations. All rations provided will be in accordance with the Go for Green Army Recipes. Contractor is expected to meet or exceed industry standards for food quality and service.

1.2 Background: KSRTI is owned by the State of Kansas. The DFAC provides meals for Subsistence-in-Kind (SIK) Soldiers and Non-SIK personnel. Providing quality meals to Soldiers and civilians conducting training activities, attending training courses, visiting various locations of the Kansas National Guard (KSNG) is an important role in meeting KSNG mission requirements.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be The Period of Performance shall be 5 Ordering Periods of 12 months.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services between the hours of 0600-0700 for breakfast, 1130-1230 for lunch, 1730-1830 for dinner 7 days a week, except on recognized US holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Performance shall be at Kansas Regional Training Institute (KSRTI), 2930 Scanlan Ave, Salina, KS 67401.

The contractor shall always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

Teleworking is not authorized.

1.4.4.1 Serving Times – Serving times are based on the number of personnel being served. The DFAC will be open for a minimum of 1 hour for each meal period. Serving Hours shall be extended to accommodate influx in volume of scheduled patron.

Seasonal influx : training influx period: The breakout below is a guideline based on the number of personnel physically being served in the dining facility. This does not include meals picked up by the unit for field feeding.

Up to 99 personnel – open 1 hour 100-299 personnel – open 1.5 hours 300-399 personnel – open 2 hours 400-499 personnel – open 2.5 hours 500 or more personnel – open 3 hours

1.4.1.1 Telework: N/A

1.4.1.2 Unscheduled gate closures: N/A

1.4.1.3 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation, including fire, traffic, safety, and security regulations. The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance. The government reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of communicable disease. Removal of contract employees for any reason stated above does not relieve the contractor from responsibility for total performance of this contract.

1.4.2 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays.

The contractor shall perform services on these days. Operation on holidays will be identified 30 days prior to the holiday. DFAC operations are based on unit training requirements and classes performed at KSRTI.

1.4.2.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.2.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.2.3 President’s Day

1.4.2.4 Memorial Day

1.4.2.5 Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19th

1.4.2.6 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.2.7 Labor Day

1.4.2.8 Columbus Day

1.4.2.9 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.2.10 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.2.11 Christmas Day: December 25th

1.4.3 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QC Plan (QCP) 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 unsatisfactory services. The contractor’s QCP is how they assure their work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1. A final QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) NLT 15 days after contract award.

1.4.4 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government will do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards.

1.4.5 Installation Access and Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the COR. The contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.2 For contractors that do not require a CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation: Contractor and all employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification (NCIC- III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05), and applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access, and local security policies and procedures (provided by a Government representative).

1.4.5.3 Awareness Training (AT) Level 1: All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level 1 training within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor will submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training by each employee or subcontractor personnel. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf.

1.4.5.4 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated subcontractors with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. This local developed training shall be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR or the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each contractor https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf employee and subcontractor employee to the COR, within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

1.4.5.5 Communications Security/Information Technology (COMSEC/IT) Security. All communications with DoD organizations are subject to COMSEC review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DoD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DoD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor personnel place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DoD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.6 Reserved

1.4.5.7 Reserved

1.4.5.8 Reserved

1.4.5.9 Reserved

1.4.5.10 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all PII encountered in the performance of services in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 224.103 Personally Identifiable Information and Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals whose PII has been compromised.

1.4.5.11 OPSEC Training: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each contractor employee to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at Army OPSEC Level I (Newcomers and Refresher)

1.4.5.12 Reserved

1.4.5.13 Reserved

1.4.5.14 Reserved

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1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Key Control. NOTE: All references for keys include key cards. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that no keys/key cards issued by the Government are lost, misplaced or are used by unauthorized persons. No keys issued by the Government shall be duplicated. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall include procedures covering key control in the QCP.

1.4.6.1.1 The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys/key cards to the COR.

1.4.6.1.2 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor shall, upon direction by the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the Government replaces or re-keys the locks, the Government will charge the contractor the total cost of lock replacement or rekeying. The Construction Facility Management Office (CFMO) is responsible for the initial cost of replacing or rekeying and any locks and cores issued to the contractor. The contractor will be required to reimburse the government in full for the associated expense with rekeying or lock replacement. The COR will provide payment detail in event of such occurrence.The Government will replace all locks and keys for that system and will charge the contractor for the cost.

The Government will withhold payment of invoices until payment is received and cleared.

1.4.6.1.3 The contactor shall prohibit the use of the Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contactor employees engaged in the performance of services in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.4.6.2 Food Storage Access – The contractor shall supervise all vendor deliveries and under no circumstance will outside vendors be allowed unescorted or unsupervised access to the food storage areas.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: Contractor must ensure that any personnel performing under this contract are fully trained and qualified to perform the services. The DFAC Manager shall possess and maintain current Serve-Safe certification.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO.

The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR, to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.9.1 DFAC Manager – Provide a DFAC manager to direct work, be responsible for performance, and meet the specified performance standards. Any person that serves as DFAC Manager must have a minimum of two years of large-scale food operations and management experience and must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

1.4.9.2 DFAC Supervisor – Provide a supervisor for each shift and an alternate to direct work, be responsible for the performance of their respective shift, and to ensure the specified performance standards are met. A DFAC supervisor shall be onsite while a shift is working.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel shall avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor will ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractor personnel are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.4.10.1 The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from its employees who depart employment for any reason. The contractor shall return all identification media (i.e., badge and vehicle pass) to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.10.2 Registered Employee Listing – Contractor shall no later than the 25th of each month, and no later than 24hrs after there is an employee change, provide the COR with a complete employee roster. The roster is to ensure military security and anti-terrorism measures are being met.

1.4.10.3 Employee Uniforms – Employees shall wear a clean and complete uniform when working. The contractor shall provide employee uniforms and any other specialty clothing (gloves, hairnets, aprons, etc.). All uniforms shall be in good condition with no holes, tears, or heavy stains. Uniform shall be freshly laundered and well fitting. The uniforms shall not contain commercial advertising, except the Contractor’s name. The KO or the COR will approve the types and colors of uniforms before the contract starts.

1.4.10.4 Shoes – All shoes shall be slip-resistant, without holes and of sturdy construction. Shoes shall cover the foot for sanitation and safety reasons. Open toe shoes, sandals, and heels higher that 1 ½ inches are not authorized and shall not be worn.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. The contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at

FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Reserved

1.4.13 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced under this contract. All documents and materials, to include the source codes of any software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.4.14 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services 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 OCIs, 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. In the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may impose other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participating in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.4.15 Phase In / Phase Out Periods To minimize any decreases in productivity and to prevent possible negative impacts on additional services, the contractor shall have personnel on board, during the 30-day phase in/ phase out periods. During the phase in period, the contractor shall become familiar with performance requirements to commence full performance of services on the contract start date.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) – A designated value (percent) of Unsatisfactory sampling techniques and procedures.

2.1.2 Army Food Management Information System (AFMIS) – An automated record keeping system used in DFACs to perform various functions that include process and outcomes, e.g., meal production/planning; head counting; subsistence ordering; receipt and storage; and equipment replacement plan. AFMIS is a web-based system that operates from government/CAC enabling computer within each DFAC.

2.1.3 Army Food Program – A comprehensive program which encompasses all phases of food service from: procurement, inspection, transportation, storage, distribution, issue and sale, preparation, and serving meals in garrison DFACs and in the field.

2.1.4 Clean – Free of visible signs of food, food residues, ingredients, grease, soap and foreign matter.

2.1.5 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.

2.1.6 Contracting Officer (KO) – A person with authority to enter, administer, terminate contracts, and make related determinations on behalf of the government. KO is the only person who can legally bind the government.

2.1.7 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) – An employee of the U.S.

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

2.1.8 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with PWS.

2.1.9 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered and includes non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.10 Dinnerware – Eating and drinking utensils for table use, such as flatware including knives, forks, and spoons; hollowware including bowls, cups, serving dishes, and tumblers; and plates. May be single use items.

2.1.11 Expendable/Durable Supplies – Items which are consumed in use, regardless of type, classification, or unit price.

2.1.12 Food Bourne Illness Outbreak – The occurrence of two or more cases of a similar illness resulting from the ingestion of a common food.

2.1.13 Food Contact Service – A surface of equipment or utensils with which food normally comes in contact. This includes equipment and utensils from which food may drain, drip, or splash back into food or onto surfaces normally in contact with food.

2.1.14 Food Program Manager/Food Advisor – An officer, warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or Department of the Army civilian who is responsible to the commander for matters relating to food service.

2.1.15 Full Food Service (FFS) – Those activities that comprise the full operation of an Army DFAC.

2.1.16 Management of Government Furnished Property

2.1.16.1 Government Furnished Property (GFP) – All facilities, equipment, food, and supplies owned or leased by the Government provided to the contractor for use in performance of this contract.

2.1.16.2 This requirement requires the issuance of government property. Offerors shall establish and implement a Property Management Plan providing for methods, practices, or procedures for accounting for Government Furnished Property (GFP). A Property Management Plan shall be submitted to the contracting Officer 30 Days After contract award.

2.1.16.3 The contractor shall receive Government Property and document the receipt, record the information necessary to meet the record requirements as provided for in FAR Clause 52.245-1. Contractor shall annotate and identify GFP as Government owned in a manner appropriate to the type of property and manage any discrepancies.

2.1.16.4 Contractor shall furnish a written statement to the contracting officer containing all relevant facts, such as cause or condition and a recommended course(s) of action, if overages, shortages, or damages and/or other discrepancies are discovered upon receipt of Government-furnished property.

2.1.16.5 The Contractor shall create and maintain records of all Government property accountable to the contract, including Government-furnished and Contractor-acquired property. Property records shall enable a complete, current, auditable record of all transactions and shall, unless otherwise approved by the Property Administrator, contain the name, part number and description, National Stock Number (if needed for additional item identification tracking and/or disposition), and other data elements as necessary and required in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.16.6 The Contractor shall Initial perform record 100% inventory and disclose physical inventory results. A final 100% physical inventory shall be performed upon contract completion or termination. The Contracting Officer may waive this final inventory requirement, depending on the circumstances

2.1.16.7 Government Property – All property owned by or leased to the Government or acquired by the Government under the terms of the contract. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property as defined in FAR 45.101.

2.1.18 Hazard – A biological, chemical, or physical property that may cause an unacceptable consumer health risk.

2.1.19 Key Personnel: Contractor personnel that are evaluated by the government Pre- Award and act as point of contacts during contract performance.

2.1.20 Operating Hours – Operating hours specify the time prior to the scheduled start of meal service for the first meal of the day, to the time following the scheduled close of meal service for the day of operation.

2.1.21 Performance Requirements Summary(PRS) – The PRS identifies key performance indicators and standards that represent logical service outputs that will be evaluated by the Government to assure the Contractor is fulfilling the terms of the contract.

2.1.22 Performance Standard – A measurable output or result associated with the performance-based description of a requirement found in the PWS.

2.1.23 Perishable Subsistence – Those food items with a limited shelf life that normally require controlled conditions of temperature, and/or humidity during transportation and storage.

2.1.24 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.25 Progressive Food Preparation (batch cookery) – The continuous preparation of food items at selective time intervals during the entire meal period as the food is consumed. The objective is to match the flow of diners through the serving lines so that freshly prepared, quality food is always provided. Progressive cooking reduces the need to hold foods for long periods of time that result in loss of flavor, color, texture, and nutritive value. Exceptions to progressive cooking are baked or prepared desserts, soups, gravies, meat sauces, and other sauce-type items that do not deteriorate in flavor when held throughout the serving period.

2.1.26 Quality Assurance: The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.27 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.28 Quality Control: All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to ensure that the quality of a product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.29 Sanitizing – The process of reducing the number of microorganisms on a surface to safe levels.

2.1.30 Subcontractor: One that enters a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have a contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.31 Subsistence in Kind (SIK) – Meals furnished to enlisted personnel at Government expense, rather than money in lieu thereof.

2.1.31 Turn-key Facility – The entire DFAC operation where individuals will be able to walk into an environmentally controlled facility capable of feeding at one time the minimum number of seats set in 5.4.3.3. Except for the few items the Government has agreed to provide to the contactor, the contractor is ultimately responsible for providing all resources, equipment, supplies, maintenance, personnel, etc. with the necessary skill sets to serve and feed personnel during the announced meal hours.

2.2 Acronyms:

AED – Automated External Defibrillator AR – Army Regulation AT – Annual Training AT/OPSEC – Anti-terrorism/Operation Security ATO – Anti-terrorism Officer CAP – Contractor Acquired Property CFMO – Construction Facility Management Office CFP/M/E – Contractor furnished property, materials, and equipment CI – Counterintelligence CM – Contract Manager CMRA – Contractor Manpower Reporting Application COMSEC – Communications Security COR – Contracting Officer Representative DA – Department of the Army DA PAM – Department of the Army Pamphlet DCSLOG – Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics DFAC – Dining Facility DOD – Department of Defense DODI – Department of Defense Instruction DOL – Director of Logistics FAR – Federal Acquisition Regulation FPCON – Force Protection Condition FY – Fiscal Year G4G – Go for Green GFE – Government Furnished Equipment GFP – Government Furnished Property HAZCOM – Hazard Communications HQDA – Headquarters, Department of the Army IA – Information Assurance IAW – In accordance with ICE – Interactive Customer Evaluation ID/CAC – Identification/Common Access Card

IDT – Inactive Duty Training IS – Information system KO – Contracting Officer KSARNG – KS Army National Guard KSRTI – KS Regional Training Institute LOA – Line of Accounting LOGPAC – Logistics Package (Cambro Container) MFR – Memorandum for Record MIPR – Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request NCIC-II – National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification NFPA – National Fire Protection Agency NLT – No Later than OCI – Organizational Conflict of Interest OCR – Officer of Coordinating Responsibility OCS – Officer Candidate School OPSEC – Operational Security OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration POP – Period of Performance PRS – Performance Requirements Summary PWS – Performance Work Statement QA – Quality Assurance QASP – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC – Quality Control QCP – Quality Control Program SDS – Safety Data Sheets SOP – Standard Operating Procedure TARP – Threat Awareness and Reporting Program TASS – Trusted Associated Sponsorship System TM – Technical Manual TSDB – Terrorist Screening Database US – United States USARCENT – US Army Central USDA – United States Department of Agriculture USPFO – United States Property and Fiscal Office VET – Veterinary

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S):

The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS. The property included is the kitchen equipment, storage space, administrative space, dining area and waste disposal. This government furnished property shall not be used for any purpose other than this contract. The contractor is responsible for all user level maintenance per the manufacture’s guidelines.

3.2 Materials: N/A

3.3 Equipment: The government will provide the equipment located at the Nickel Hall DFAC, Salina, KS. Contractor shall use KSARNG equipment, either furnished or acquired under this contract, for the performance of this contract only. The contractor shall not modify or cannibalize the equipment in such a way that it would do harm to KSARNG. The contractor shall not remove GFE from the DFAC without written approval by the KO.

3.4 Services: The government will provide telephone, internet, cable and inspection services.

3.4.1 Remote Feeding: See section 5.5.2.3

3.4.2 Veterinary and Public Health Inspector Service: Subsistence may be inspected upon delivery to ensure the safety of food that is procured by the contractor.

3.4.2.1 Onsite Military Food Services Visits- Kansas Army National Guard may in the performance of this contract, periodically authorize designated Military Food Services professional with prior approval of the COR to visit and observe Dining and kitchen facility operations. This food service professional my offer guidance or recommendations for improvements in services on inspectable areas of operation. The aspects cover can be identified on the DD Form 2973. All observations will be reported to the COR.

3.4.3 Reserved

3.5 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactors’ use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1.

4.1.1 The contractor is responsible for the purchase and payment of all food products required under this contract.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall:

5.1 Contractor Personnel Training Requirements – The contractor shall ensure the following requirements are met 100% of the time with the training to be documented;

including the topics presented, the presenters name, the names of personnel in attendance, the duration of the training, and the training date. This documentation will be maintained by the contractor on site.

5.1.1 Sanitation Training – All contractor employees shall be trained on proper sanitation techniques in accordance with Tri-Service Food Code. Contractor employees in the performance of this contract requirement shall complete Servsafe Managers Certification and submit the training certificates to the COR for records. Contract employees shall also be trained in food service operations and standards. They are expected to familiar with DD form 2973 and understand the standards of expected of food service. Contractor personnel shall be trained within 30 days of hire and then annually thereafter.

5.1.2 Nutrition Training Plan – Contractor employees shall be trained on nutrition IAW AR 30-22 and the Go for Green Army (G4G) initiative. The contractor shall provide a nutrition training plan to the COR no later than 30 days after the contract award date.

5.1.3 Hazard Communication Training – All contractor employees shall be trained in the safe use of chemicals (inventory of products on hand), understanding manufacturer’s product labels, and information contained on the safety data sheets in accordance with Title 20, Code of Federal Regulations, part 1910.1200, Hazard Communication.

Contractor personnel shall be trained within 30 days of hire and then annually thereafter.

5.1.4 Cashier Training – Contractor will select and train employees to function and perform as cashiers. Cashiers must understand how to properly fill out the unit sign in roster. The COR (or 235th RTI for school meals) will provide by email or printed copy all unit sign in rosters for meals that are to be consumed at the dining facility. All Courses/Events are to be tracked on unit sign-in rosters, or meals cards with final copies provided back to the COR. Cashiers must also be trained in proper procedure for cash or credit card transactions.

5.1.5 Environmental Standards Training – Contractor is accountable for compliant environmentally responsible practices. To include waste management and use of chemicals. All contractor employees shall be trained in environmental standards to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Contractor Personnel shall be trained within 30 Days of contract award or new hire. Kitchen Manager / supervisory staff is require to have ServSafe Manager & Sanitation Certification within 30 Days of contract award

5.1.6 Equipment Operator/Maintenance Training – All contractor employees shall be trained in safe and effective methods of operating, cleaning, and maintaining all DFAC equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and manuals. Contractor personnel shall be trained within 30 days of hire and then annually thereafter.

5.1.7 Fire Evacuation Planning and Training – The contractor shall ensure that all employees are trained and drilled in the duties they are to perform in case of fire, panic, or other emergency to effect orderly exiting. All employees shall be instructed in the proper use of portable fire extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment where provided. The contractor will document this training IAW the US Army Central (USARCENT) Fire Prevention Policy and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101, Safety Code.

5.2 Reserved

5.3 Contingency Plan – Provide and maintain a contingency plan for continuation of performance of service under this contract should labor disputes/strikes, subcontractor defaults, terrorist acts, mobilizations/deployments, and buildup of forces occur. The written contingency plan shall be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 20 days after award of contract. The government may require revision to the plan prior to providing approval. This includes contingency plan for any power and water outages as an emergency operational plan. Contractor shall immediately notify the KO or COR for instructions in event of fire, flood, power outage, equipment failure or similar event that might result in the contamination/degradation of food.

5.4 Conduct of Employees – Contractor employees shall not loiter in any working or patron area. Upon completion of their assigned shifts, or after eating, employees shall promptly depart from the food service facilities. Any contractor employee identified as a potential threat to health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of the installation and its population may be removed by the COR and denied future access.

5.5 Task Orders and Monthly Requests – Task orders are requested by DOL Budget office and KSRTI S3, based on projected headcounts. These numbers do not reflect the actual number being served on a given day. KO can issue a task order based on available funding for a specific amount of time (i.e., monthly, quarterly, or every six months).

5.5.1 Memorandums for Record (MFR) are issued by DOL and/or KSRTI no later than 10 days prior to the beginning of the month. The MFR’s are actual headcounts based on requests submitted by the units or course managers. Changes are authorized up to 3 calendar days prior to the 1st day of the scheduled event. Adjusted MFR’s are due to the vendor by 1300hrs CST, 3 business days prior to start of the scheduled event. Any event scheduled for more than 3 days may have changes submitted throughout the event but will not take effect until 3 calendar days after submission.

5.5.2 Supported Ration Requirements – Ration requirements are based on the need of the unit and their scheduled mission. The contractor shall need to provide the following types of ration requests:

5.5.2.1 In House DFAC Support – In house provides up to at least 3 meals per day for units with the possibility of a 4th meal (midnight meal) if required. Units will subsist in Nickel Hall DFAC for all meals that are requested.

5.5.2.2 Boxed Meals – Boxed meals are cold meals requested by the unit to support mission training being conducted at the KSRTI. Boxed meals are to be picked up by the unit at the dining facility 30 minutes prior to the DFAC opening for normal business.

Boxed meals can be for one or two meals a day. Boxed meals shall have a menu variety if possible. Containers are to be provided by the contractor.

5.5.2.3 Remote Site Feeding/LOGPAC – Remote Site Feeding (LOGPAC) are hot meals provided to units conducting field training at the Kansas Training Center. The contractor is to prepare all required meals, food containers, and needed utensils for serving. This includes but is not limited to labeling products, time placed into containers, temperature of food, and serving size. Contractor will provide hot and/or cold beverage service as required. LOGPAC meals shall be ready no later than 30 minutes prior to the DFAC opening for the meal serving period. Units are responsible for pickup, serving, and returning of all equipment. Contractor shall ensure all food containers and serving utensils are properly maintained and sanitized in accordance with TRI-Service Food Code. Contractor shall provide serving instruction to the requiring unit at pick up (i.e which portion control serving spoon to use with which dish).

5.5.3 Training Categories and Funding – Contractor shall ensure Task orders are invoiced separately and accurately reflecting the participating unit and order number.

Task orders and funding affect the number of meals requested along with the time frame to which they are provided. Task orders are written to support individual lines of accounting (LOA). Examples of different task order funding include, but is not limited to, IDT, AT, and KSRTI school courses.

5.5.3.1 Individual Training (IDT) Subsistence – IDT periods are normally once per month per unit. During these training weekends performance may be required multiple weekends during the month of performance. These weekends vary in length and number of required meals that are provided. IDT subsistence is provided for SIK enlisted Soldiers only. Officers are required to pay cash unless otherwise noted.

5.5.3.2 Annual Training (AT) Subsistence – Annual training requires units to train up to a minimum of 15 days. Rations provided are at least two meals per day with potential of 3 meals per day. The midnight meal may be provided if mission requirements support the request. Units that are preparing for mobilization or attending Officer Candidate School (OCS) may have extended training periods/days that are part of the same task order.

5.5.3.3 KSRTI School Rations – KSRTI courses vary in length and number of students.

The contractor shall provide meals for a minimum of 10 Soldiers per meal/per day. The contractor is allowed to close the DFAC if the request for subsistence is less than 10 Soldiers.

5.6 Outside Military Organizations and Entities

5.6.1 Government Organizations outside of KSARNG Department of Defense/War agencies and Kansas state agencies may request meals with issued task orders who are approved to utilize the KSRTI for planned training events. ( )

5.6.2 Reserved

5.6.3 Outside Business – At no time is the contractor authorized to use the government furnished facility or equipment to cater to outside organizations or conduct outside business for profit. The government furnished facility and equipment are strictly for use in performing the requirements of this contract and preparing for the entities described above.

5.6.4 Social Functions – The use of the government dining facility and equipment to support social functions such as retirements, promotions, award ceremonies, religious activities, coffee calls, change of commands, prayer breakfasts, or other similar functions is prohibited. Support for such functions must be obtained from sources outside this contract.

5.6.5 Employee Meals – The contractor shall not charge the government for their employee meals.

5.6.6 Delivery Orders: Orders will primarily be placed by the United States Property and Fiscal Office of Kansas (USFPO-KS) Purchasing and Contracting section (P&C) however Orders may be placed by other Department of Defense /War (DOD/ DOW) agencies with coordination of the USFPO-KS P&C.

5.7 Food Service and Sanitation - Food service equipment and utensils shall be cleaned by the contractor IAW Tri-Service Food Code and TM 4-41.12 (Food Program Operations). Cleaning agents and required water temperatures shall be used on all dinnerware to ensure it is free of food, residue, grease, soap scum, foreign matter, and any contamination. Dishwashing shall be performed to prevent interference with food preparation and food serving operations. The contractor will ensure dinnerware is available prior to each meal period and is sufficiently clean and dry.

5.7.1 Equipment Cleaning – Equipment and utensils shall be cleaned and sanitized to sight and touch, to include but not limited to; nonfood contact surface, food contact surface, and protected against recontamination. If a mechanical method of sanitation is not available for sanitizing, air dry equipment after cleaning.

5.7.2 Fryers – Contractor shall clean all fryers in accordance with Tri-Service Food Code. Oil fryers shall be free of food particles and/or strong odor upon the start of cooking each day. They should not cause food to smoke during the cooking process.

Contractor shall dispose of used fats/cooking grease in appropriate recycling containers and is responsible for proper recycling of used fats/cooking grease. Air Fryer cooking baskets and drip trays shall be free of any product buildup (the coating of sauce, crumbs, or batter). Contractor will remove buildup before cooking another batch of product. Cleaning items (brush or scraper) are supplied with the equipment. If extensive cleaning is needed, the contractor will use the supplied equipment manual for directions.

5.8 Daily Facility Maintenance and Sanitation – Contractor shall clean floors and floor coverings in all areas. Floor areas, entry mats, and non-slip mats shall be visibly clean at the scheduled start of each meal period and prior to closing for the day.

5.8.1 Garbage, Refuse, and Grease – Contractor shall discard garbage, refuse, and disposed grease within 1.5 hours following the end of each scheduled meal. Contractor shall ensure grease traps are clean and free of accumulations of grease, scum, and residue prior to the first dishwashing operation of the day. Contractor shall empty and clean garbage and recycle containers throughout the meal period as necessary.

Contractor shall ensure garbage cans are emptied, cleaned, and new liners installed following each scheduled meal. Recycle containers shall be cleaned after they are emptied.

5.8.2 Exhaust Hoods and Filters – Contractor shall ensure exhaust hoods and filters are cleaned in accordance with NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations. Filters shall be visibly free of food particles, grease, and oily sludge following cleaning.

5.8.3 Inspection for Grease Buildup – Contractor shall maintain/clean the exhaust system from any grease buildup due to usage as needed. The government is responsible for ensuring inspection of the entire exhaust system for grease buildup.

Inspections shall be conducted annually, based on the criteria for high volume cooking operations, with results being kept onsite with a copy provided to the KSRTI and the DCSLOG/KSARNG COR. If the contractor fails to maintain/clean the exhaust system and it is found to be contaminated with deposits from grease-laden vapors, the contaminated portions of the exhaust system shall be cleaned by a properly trained, qualified, and certified company or person acceptable to the government at the expense of the contractor.

5.8.4 Grease Trap and Containment Area – Grease traps and containment areas shall be in place and always maintained as serviceable. They shall be serviced and deodorized regularly to prevent grease odors and excessive buildup. Grease filters and ventilation systems shall be cleaned weekly.

5.8.5 Walls, Ceilings, and Doors – Walls and doors shall be visibly free of dust, dirt, grease, and food particles in accordance with Tri-Service Food Code. The contractor will not be required to clean ceilings but will be required to clean wall, doors, and other areas of operations that are within reach of an average height person using a step stool to clean areas such as the tops of appliances, exhaust hoods, and other areas within the DFAC.

5.8.6 Ground Maintenance – Contractor shall keep the grounds within fifteen feet around all dumpsters utilized for food service clean and pest free. This includes providing spill containment and meeting all environmental concerns.

5.9 Cleaning Supplies – Contractor shall maintain adequate cleaning supplies to ensure 100% compliance with all cleaning task IAW this PWS. Contractor shall ensure all chemicals and cleaning supplies are properly labeled and always stored IAW Tri- Service Food Code.

5.10 Recycling – Contractor shall be responsible for recycling any materials that can be recycled. The government will not collect any recyclable items from the dining facility.

5.11 Pest Control – Contractor shall notify the COR and the VET/Public Health Inspector when pests (insects, rodents, etc.) or disease problems are encountered inside/outside any food service facility.

5.12 Menu Planning – Contractor shall plan menus IAW the following regulations: AR 30-22, DA PAM 30-22, TM 4-41.12, and the Go for Green Army (G4G) Program. The contractor shall create a 21-day menu to be submitted to the COR no later than 10 days prior to the start of the menu. The menu is to include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a midnight meal if requested. Holiday planning is only required if requested by a unit.

Specialty meals (vegetarian) must be requested 15 days in advance with the number of required meals, who they are for (unit or school), and the length of time they are needed. Religious meals will not be prepared or provided by the contractor.

5.12.1 Menu Requirements – The Go for Green Army (G4G) is a joint service program that is a performance nutrition initiative focused on improving the food environment.

Better food and beverage selections aim to optimize performance, readiness, and health. Contractor shall be competent in the program operations and implement these functions into their operations. Contractor shall submit a copy of the monthly menu plan to the COR a minimum of 14 days in advance. All materials and recipes are found at:

https://quartermaster.army.mil/jccoe/jccoe_main.html , https://quartermaster.army.mil/jccoe/Operations_Directorate/QUAD/nutrition/G4G%202.

0%20Program%20Requirements.pdf, https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/go-green/food/recipes https://www.hprc-online.org/.

5.12.2 Breakfast shall include 1 protein, 1 starch, 1 bread product, 1 cold or hot cereal, and fruit.