RFQ_140E0126Q0001_Final_-_15DEC2025.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE

THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has a requirement to procure commercial services that shall establish and operate food concession facilities at the DOI Stewart Lee Udall Building. The estimated period of performance for this requirement is a base period of 1 year, plus four 1-year option periods.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside competition. The North American

Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 722514, Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets, with a small business size standard of $34.0 million. Vendors in the local area are encouraged to submit quotes.

FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:// www.acquisition.gov/far/

The purpose of this combined synopsis/solicitation is to solicit quotes as described in the attached solicitation. The Government anticipates a single award no-cost contract as a result of this solicitation. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13.5, "Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services".

All potential quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)

(www.sam.gov) at the time a quotation is submitted.

The point of contact for this procurement is William Rilee, Contracting Officer, Department of

Interior, 45600 Woodland Rd., Sterling, VA 20166. Responses to this solicitation must be submitted electronically via email to william.rilee@bsee.gov no later than the closing date and time referenced in the solicitation. All email correspondence must reference “Solicitation No.

140E0126Q0001”.

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Request for Quotation No. 140E0126Q0001

U.S. Department of the Interior – Stewart Lee Udall Building Food Concession Services

Section 1.0: Introduction and Pricing The Contractor, independently and not as an agent of the Government, shall furnish all necessary labor, supplies, materials and equipment (except Government Furnished Equipment) as required to provide food concession services for the Department of Interior (DOI) at Stewart Lee Udall

Building at 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. Performance shall be in accordance with all terms, conditions, and requirements as stipulated herein. This is a no-cost order, and the total price of this contract is $0.00. It will be for a base period of 1 year from date of award plus

4 consecutive one-year option periods, for a potential of 5 years if all options are exercised.

Section 2.0: Description of Services The Contractor shall establish and operate food concession facilities at the DOI Stewart Lee

Udall Building for dispensing food and nonalcoholic beverages, with an option of catering meetings and events if desired. Services shall comply with federal regulations, including U.S.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, LEED sustainability requirements, and responsible antibiotic-use policies for meat and poultry (per Presidential Memorandum dated June 2, 2015). The

Contractor shall use green products and supplies per GSA’s Affirmative Procurement Program.

The food service facilities will provide high quality products, made from high quality ingredients prepared with an emphasis on taste, texture, freshness, presentation, customer appeal and be financially reasonable. DOI’s food service customers are knowledgeable, health conscious, and have high expectations for food quality and service. The Contractor shall be attentive to the agency’s requirements and make every effort to anticipate and resolve problems as quickly as possible. High quality is defined as minimally processed, locally sourced, easily digestive, and nutritious. High quality products emphasize seasonal vegetables and fruits, whole grains, unsaturated fats and lean sources of protein (i.e., a 1-ounce serving has two (2) to three (3) grams of fat).

2.1 Scope of Work\Statement of Work

The Contractor is responsible for the full execution of the order, including operating facilities for approximately 650 full-time DOI staff daily, with variations due to telework/alternate work schedules, typically impacting Mondays and Fridays, and 50 – 100 daily visitors.1 This includes providing food programs that meet federal wellness and sustainability requirements and for variations in population or sales figures. Furthermore, the Contractor shall be able to scale operations if the daily population increases.

Historical Sales Data (Pre-COVID):

2019: $1,258,989

2018: $1,289,324

2017: $1,357,364

1 Screened visitors are welcome to visit public areas of the building, including the cafeteria. These are only estimates based on post-COVID data and are not a guarantee of future building occupancy or visitation.

Building Occupancy (Pre-COVID):

Average daily PIV swipe-in:1,617

Average daily visitors: 192

2.2 Description of Facilities

Cafeteria: It means a food dispensing facility capable of providing a broad variety of prepared foods and beverages, including hot meals, primarily using a line where the customer serves himself from displayed selections. A cafeteria may be fully automatic or some limited waiter or waitress service may be available and provided within a cafeteria and table or booth seating facilities are always provided. The regulations that define what meets the definition are at: 34

CFR 395.1 -- Terms. Located on the basement level, occupying approximately 4,700 square feet for kitchen and servery, plus 2,000 square feet for storage and prep areas. Elevator access is provided to the loading dock/street level for deliveries and trash removal. Seating capacity: ~200 seats.

Coffee Bar: Service located on the basement level near the cafeteria entrance. Equipped with plumbing and electrical infrastructure to support a professional high-pressure pump-driven espresso machine. Government-furnished equipment, including the espresso machine, remains government property at contract termination. The Contractor shall indicate interest in operating the coffee bar in their quote (non-interest will not affect award) and may add this service post-award with a written request and 30 days’ notice to the CO.

Conference Rooms: Two rooms with a total of ~80 seats for reserved dining or catered functions

(see Reference 3 - Basement Floor Plan).

Randolph-Sheppard Facilities: The Randolph-Sheppard program operates a snack bar/micro-market on the 4th floor and all vending machines in the building. The Contractor acknowledges that food service operations within GSA-controlled federal buildings are subject to the

Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA, 20 U.S.C. § 107 et seq.), which provides priority to licensed blind vendors. The presence of RSA operations in the building may require, typically minor, inventory adjustments by the Contractor, likely in the initial operation phase, which will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or CO.

2.2 Hours of Service

Effective Date: The successful Quoter shall start services within 8 weeks after award of the contract, or as mutually agreed by the CO.

Service Schedule: Cafeteria services shall be provided Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with the following minimum hours:

Period Opening Closing

Breakfast 7:00 AM 9:30 AM

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Any request to modify the hours or days of service shall be submitted for approval to the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to start of requested service date. The

Contractor shall provide 14 days prior notice to the CO for any reduction in service due to anticipated low patronage.

Coffee Bar: Optional operating hours are subject to the Contractor’s proposed service program.

Modifications: The Contractor shall propose hours accommodating telework-impacted days (e.g., Mondays/Fridays). Any schedule changes require prior approval from the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR).

Catering Special Events: Services to cater special events and in-house meetings may be offered if desired.

2.3 Contractor Responsibilities

The Contractor shall provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service, minimizing interference with building operations, employing sufficient personnel, and paying all associated fees/expenses. The Contractor shall meet monthly or as needed with DOI representatives to discuss service levels, wellness, sustainability, and customer communications.

• Service: Encourage patrons to clear trays, containers, and utensils to strategically located trash/recycle/composting stations. Maintain cleanliness and sanitization in kitchen and serving areas.

• Food: Contractor will provide service for both breakfast and lunch – including a variety of (prepared) hot and cold items.

• Personnel and Supervision: Employ sober, neat, courteous staff free from communicable diseases. Provide an on-site manager during operations, replaceable upon 30 days’ notice if requested. Provide uniforms (with logos), hair nets, gloves, and name badges. Ensure

HSPD-12 cleared relief staff and submit roster changes to the COR. Implement training programs and maintain records on-site.

• Recycling and Composting: Integrate with the building’s recycling/composting system, transporting materials to the loading dock. Manage grease/oil recycling using waterproof containers at Contractor expense. For all disposable items, to the greatest extent possible, provide compostable plates, cups, bowls, clamshells or other take-away containers, and utensils/ flatware. Providing only compostable dining ware and take-away containers minimizes the need for customers to sort non-compostables from the waste stream.

• Preventative Maintenance: Perform maintenance on Contractor equipment per manufacturer recommendations. The Government maintains government-owned equipment.

• Repairs: Maintain all equipment in satisfactory condition. Contractor pays for repairs to

Contractor-owned equipment or government equipment damaged due to negligence.

• Equipment Replacement: Government replaces government-owned equipment;

Contractor replaces Contractor-owned or negligence-damaged equipment.

• Cleaning and Janitorial Services: Furnish labor and supplies to maintain kitchen and serving areas in sanitary condition using non-harmful materials (SDS on-site). Comply with GS-42 Green Seal standards. Prohibit pressure washing. The Government cleans public areas and dining equipment.

• Security Areas: Secure areas at closing (e.g., turn off equipment, lock doors) and provide an emergency key to the security office.

• Hazardous Conditions: Identify, prevent, and clean hazards; notify COR; comply with

OSHA regulations.

• Liability: Contractor is liable for damages/losses and must report injuries/damages immediately. The Government is not responsible for Contractor property or negligence.

• Occupancy Emergency Program: Train staff to participate in emergency drills and cease operations during activations.

• Reporting Requirements: Provide equipment inventories (government-owned at start;

Contractor-owned within 30 days). Submit Quarterly Certified Responsible Antibiotic-

Use Reports (Reference 8C).

• Energy Conservation Guidelines: Secure non-essential equipment, use Energy Star products, and comply with energy audits.

• Telephone and Computer Systems: Install and pay for systems, coordinating with

DOI. While not required, offering remote ordering and payment options (such as through a mobile app) is highly desirable, as it helps reduce customer wait times.

• Building Space: Obtain CO permission for modifications. Return space to original condition at contract termination. Contractor-owned equipment (excluding smallware) becomes government property unless removed at Contractor expense.

• LEED and Sustainability Requirements: Achieve/maintain LEED Silver (striving for

Gold) under Commercial Interiors 2.0, using water-efficient equipment, no CFC refrigerants, Energy Star appliances, recyclable storage, ETS control, low-VOC materials, and green cleaning per DOI Order 3407.

2.4. Continuity of Operations

Services are vital to the government mission and must be maintained without interruption, except during OPM-directed delays, closures, or shutdowns. The Government may require temporary cessation of services with no liability for lost business.

2.5. Contracts and Subcontracts

Submit proposed contracts and subcontracts to the CO/COR upon request for review.

2.6. Government Responsibilities

• General: Provide space, utilities, ingress/egress, heating, lighting, and ventilation.

• Property: Furnish space and equipment (inventory provided at start), two parking spaces, window cleaning, waste removal (Contractor transports to loading dock), pest control, and structural maintenance (e.g., plumbing, floors). The Government may withdraw unneeded equipment.

• Government Furnished Equipment: Two (2) Convection Ovens, one (1) Range Oven, one

(1) Salamander, two (2) Warming Cabinets, one (1) Dishwasher, one (1) Garbage

Disposal, one (1) Coffee Machine, one (1) Ice Machine, 20 sinks, two (2) walk-in refrigerators, and one (1) walk-in freezer.

• Rights and Authority: The CO/COR shall approve operations, inspect records and cash registers, and modify the contract as needed.

2.7 Suggested Deliverables

Contractor Deliverables:

• Price/portion book for standard menu items prior to service start.

• Equipment inventories (government-owned at start; Contractor-owned within 30 days).

• Quarterly Certified Responsible Antibiotic-Use Reports (Reference 2C).

Government Deliverables: Space, utilities, and government-furnished equipment.

Section 3.0: Terms and Conditions

See Attachment 1.

Section 4.0: Instructions to Prepare a Response

4.0 Site Visit (See FAR 52.237-1 APR 1984)

An on-site visit may be requested by interested quoters and is expected to be held the week of

January 5, 2026 to January 8, 2026. Attendees must provide full name, company name, email, and any required identification information to obtain building access to william.rilee@bsee.gov by December 31, 2025. On site visits are expected to be about an hour. Unregistered individuals will not be permitted to attend.

4.1 SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted via email to william.rilee@bsee.gov no later than 11:00 AM Eastern Time on January 9, 2025. You MUST include “RFQ No.

140E0125Q0001” in the email subject line. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES may not be answered or replied too. Please be advised that the Government reserves the right to transmit those questions and answers of common interest to all prospective Quoters.

4.2 QUOTATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND DUE DATE

Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, William Rilee at william.rilee@bsee.gov with the subject line, “RFQ No. 140E0125Q0001,” no later than

1:00 P.M. Eastern Time, January 16, 2026. The Quoter is responsible for ensuring the

Contracting Officer received the quotation and all attachments. Any submissions received after the date and time specified herein may NOT be considered for award. The failure to submit any of the information requested in this RFQ may lead to the rejection of your quotation without further consideration.

This RFQ in no way obligates the Government to issue an award. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this RFQ.

4.3 QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Quoter shall submit their quote in two (2) Volumes: Technical and

Business\Price. The section below identifies the contents of each volume.

4.3.1 Technical Volume (Maximum 15 Pages Written Technical Volume/30 Slides Oral

Presentation)

Your technical quote should explain how you will operate the cafeteria and meet the government’s requirements. It should be clear, organized, and no more than 15 pages. Cover page, table of contents (if provided), and proposed manager resumes will not count towards the page limit. In addition, Quoters will be invited to provide an oral presentation to discuss their written presentation. An additional power point slide presentation may be provided that does not exceed 30 slides. Oral presentations are tentatively estimated to occur at DOI main building between January 22, 2026 to January 25, 2026.

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The oral presentation may include the following:

• Food samples

• Photos of past cafeteria setups

• Sample menus as graphics

• Organization charts

• Cleaning schedules

• Mock-ups of signage or branding

• Food photos from your kitchen (high resolution)

• Technology solutions materials (POS systems, digital menus, online pre-order)

The oral presentation is not a restatement of the written technical quote. Quoters shall use the oral presentation to provide amplification, clarification, or illustrative examples that further inform the Government’s understanding of the proposed approach. New material may be presented during the oral presentation so long as it supports and does not contradict the written technical quote.

Please include the following sections:

4.3.1.1 Company Overview - Provide a brief introduction:

• Your business name and address

• Primary point of contact

• Small business status (e.g., Small, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned — if applicable)

• Number of years in the food service industry

• Unique Identification Entity Number from SAM.gov

• Brief description of your experience operating cafeterias or similar food service operations

4.3.1.2 Staffing Plan and Food Service Operations Plan - Explain who will run the cafeteria and how you will ensure reliable day-to-day service:

• Number of staff you will provide (managers, cooks, cashiers, cleaners)

• You may provide resumes of proposed key personnel, such as on-site managers.

• Work schedules or coverage plan (e.g., breakfast and lunch shifts)

• Hiring and training practices

• Procedures for background checks

• How you will handle staff absences or turnover

• Sample weekly menu with variety and reasonable pricing

• Plan for food preparation, cooking, and serving

• How you will maintain cleanliness and food safety

• How you will minimize waiting times

• How you will handle customer feedback and complaints

• How all of the above can be scalable based on the demand for business

4.3.1.3. Quality Control Plan- Provide a simple plan showing how you will ensure consistently good service, such as:

• Daily cleaning checklist

• Temperature logs for hot and cold items

• Process for monitoring food quality and freshness

• Procedures to correct problems quickly

• Compliance with local and state health codes (Compliance with local, state and federal health codes)

• Equipment and supply inventory and maintenance

4.3.1.4. Deliverable Schedule

The Quoter shall submit a proposed deliverable schedule reflecting how they intend to meet the contract’s reporting and service requirements.

Example Deliverables: Monthly menus & price lists, Daily cleaning/sanitation logs, Temperature logs, Staff roster & certifications, Background check/badging documentation, Quality Control

Plan & QC reporting, Monthly sales reports, Equipment maintenance records, Waste/recycling reports, & Insurance certificates.

4.3.1.5. Past Performance (2–3 examples)

Provide examples of similar work, such as cafeterias, catering, food trucks, school food service, or corporate dining.

• For each example, include:

o Customer name o Dates of service o Description of services provided o Contact information

4.3.1.6. Additional Information

Include anything else that makes your business a good choice.

4.3.2 Business\Price Volume (No Page Limit):

The Business\Price Volume shall address the following:

4.3.2.1 Pricing:

Although this is a no-cost contract, Quoters shall submit pricing information sufficient for the

Government to determine price fairness and reasonableness to cafeteria patrons.

The Quoter shall provide the following:

1. Proposed Price List/Menu Prices for all core menu items, including portion size and description.

2. Basis of Pricing, to include a narrative explaining how menu prices were developed, supported, and determined to be consistent with current commercial market rates.

3. Price Comparison, identifying comparable commercial establishments within the local market and comparing proposed prices to those rates.

4. Proposed Discounts or Promotional Pricing, if any.

5. Commission or Revenue Share, if applicable, or confirmation that none is proposed.

4.3.2.2 Assumptions, Conditions, and/or Exceptions

Quoters shall highlight any assumptions, conditions, or exceptions to clauses or provisions or requirements that conflict with their quote. This information will be reviewed by the Government.

Any terms and conditions that are considered unacceptable by the Government and cannot be resolved may result in the Quoter being removed from consideration. Conflicting provisions will be considered as exceptions to the terms and conditions of this RFQ. Any exception taken to the terms and conditions of the solicitation may adversely impact its evaluation rating. If assumptions, conditions, or exceptions are not noted in a separately titled section of your quote, it will be assumed that the Quoter proposes no assumption and agrees to comply with all of the terms and conditions as set forth herein in this RFQ. It is not the responsibility of the Government to seek out and identify assumptions, conditions, or exceptions buried within the Quoter’s quote.

4.3.2.3 A completed 52.212-3 Attachment 3 if applicable (See 4.5).

4.4 Solicitation Provisions

In accordance with FAR 52.252-1, this solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The Quoter is reminded that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the Quoter and submitted with its quote or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the Quoter may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quote or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

CLAUSE TITLE DATE

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreement or Statements – Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024

52.204-8 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016) AUG 2020

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items SEP 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options JUL 1990

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran Representation and Certification

JUN 2020

4.5 Provision by Full Text

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (OCT 2025)

The Quoter shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Quoter has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Quoter has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Quoter shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision. See Attachment 3. This is not included in any page limitations stated within the RFQ.

SECTION 5 – EVALUATION OF QUOTATIONS

5.1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Quotations shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the instructions contained in

Section 4 of this RFQ. The technical submission will be evaluated separately from the price submission.

5.2 BASIS FOR AWARD

Award shall be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote, in conforming to this RFQ, provides the overall best value to the Government, technical and all other evaluation factors and price considered. Since it may be in the best interest of the Government to consider award to other than the lowest priced Quoter, or other than the highest technically rated Quoter, the

Government will use a tradeoff source selection approach to determine the quotation that represents the best overall value to the Government. Technical and other evaluation factors are more important than price. However, between submissions that are evaluated as technically equal in quality, price will become a major consideration in selecting the successful Quoter.

Quotations will be evaluated based on information submitted in the Price and Technical quotations.

The Government reserves the right not to make an award as a result of this competition if necessary.

5.3 Evaluation Methodology

The Government intends to award a single contract from this solicitation to the responsible

Quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to award one or no contract at the Government’s discretion. The Government intends to award without exchanges, however, it reserves the right to have exchanges if deemed necessary. For efficiency, the

Government may conduct exchanges, including an invitation to provide an oral presentation, only with one or more of the most highly rated Quoters. To be eligible for award, Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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One award is anticipated to be made based upon an integrated assessment of the evaluation factors described below. The evaluation factors are:

Factor 1 Technical

Factor 2 Price

The Government reserves the right to:

(1) Reject the submittal if such action is in the public interest;

(2) Accept other than the lowest price submittal; and/or

(3) Waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received.

The Government will evaluate quote using the evaluation factors set forth below. The

Government will assign a confidence rating to Factor 1 and not Factor 2 (Price).

5.3.1 Technical Evaluation

The Government will evaluate the technical factor by assessing its overall level of confidence, as well as the confidence associated with each individual evaluation criterion, as outlined below:

5.3.1.1 Staffing Plan and Food Service Operations Plan: The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Quoter’s approach demonstrates the ability to provide reliable, continuous cafeteria service and is scalable to meet changing demand. (See 4.3.1.2)

5.3.1.2 Quality Control Plan: The Government will evaluate the extent to which the Quoter’s quality control system ensures consistent, high-quality food service. (See 4.3.1.3)

5.3.1.3 The Quoter’s proposed deliverable schedule for clarity, completeness, feasibility, and consistency with the requirements of the order. (See 4.3.1.4)

5.3.1.4 Past Performance: The Government will evaluate the Quoter’s demonstrated prior performance on similar food service or related service contracts. (See 4.3.1.5) (Please note: If a Quoter does not have relevant past performance, the Government will assign a Neutral confidence rating. A Neutral rating reflects the absence of past performance information and will not disadvantage the Quoter in the evaluation.)

5.3.2 Price Evaluation

Since this is a no-cost contract, the Government will evaluate the Quoter’s proposed menu prices and price rationale to ensure that prices charged to customers are fair and reasonable based on commercial market comparison, proposed price build-up, market analysis, and any proposed commission structure. Unreasonably high or low prices or unsupported pricing methodologies may make the offer unacceptable.

5.4 AWARD WITHOUT COMMUNICATIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS

The Government reserves the right to award without communications or clarifications, so it is in the best interest of each Quoter to include their most favorable terms in the initial submission.

However, the Government reserves the right to conduct communications or clarifications and to permit Quoters to revise their submissions.

Any exceptions or deviations by the Quoter to the terms and conditions stated in this RFQ for inclusion in the resulting award may make the Quote unacceptable for award with or without communications or clarifications.

This is a commercial acquisition conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12. FAR Part 15 procedures, including the conduct of discussions under FAR 15.306, do not apply. Any exchange of information the Government elects to conduct will not constitute discussions or oblige the

Government to conduct discussions.

SECTION 6 – ATTACHMENTS & REFERENCES

Attachments:

1. Terms and Conditions

2. Washington DC SCA Wage Determination

3. FAR 52.212-3 (If SAM.gov registration is not up to date)

References:

Reference 1 - Food Service Guidelines for Federal Facilities

Reference 2- Presidential Memorandum entitled, “Creating a Preference for Meat and Poultry

Produced According to Responsible Antibiotic-Use Policies” (CRAU).

Reference 2A - Certified Responsible Antibiotic-Use Extension Template - 9/10/2015

Reference 2B - Certified Responsible Antibiotic-Use Waiver Template - 9/9/2015

Reference 2C - Quarterly Certified Responsible Antibiotic-Use Report Template -9/10/2015

Reference 2D - USDA Process Verified Program – GVD 1001 – 4/16/2004

Reference 3 – Exhibit 1 – Basement Floor plans

Reference 4 - GSA GAO-15-262R Level Descriptions