W50S6S25RA002-DFAC Attendant-Questions and Answers.pdf

W50S6S25RA002

DFAC Attendant

Question and Answers

1. Will the government please provide the format required for the Past Performance references?

A. Past performance will be evaluated by query of Government systems such as System of Award Management (SAM), CPARS, FAPIIS.Etc.. submission of other materials by interested parties such as paster performance questionnaires is acceptable but not required.

2. Will the government please provide Section L - Instructions to Offerors? We see Section M - Evaluation Criteria, but there are many gaps in expectation (ex. No clear format for pricing proposal, no clear format for past performance proposal, clarification of number of files required with the proposal, nothing about the CLINs and actual solicitation document, etc.)

A. the SF -1449 Incorporates FAR 52.212-1 by reference (see block 27a). Basic expectation is for pricing to be provided by CLIN (see pg. 3). Majority of past performance will be queried from Government systems, (see question 1above). For format and proposal information see attachment 2, factor 2- technical.

3. Does the 5-page count for the Technical Proposal include the cover page, diagrams, table of contents, etc.?

A. No, the 5-page count will be enforced on the technical narrative and capability portion not counting the cover page, table of contents or diagrams.

4. Is this solicitation subject to the Randolph-Sheppard Act priority?

A. No, this requirement is not subject to the Randolph-Sheppard act.

5. . If this solicitation is not subject to the Randolph-Sheppard Act priority, why not?

A. This requirement is for an auxiliary force to supplement military staff in the operation of the DFAC.

6. Solicitation W50S6S25RA002 does not have Block 28 checked. It is expected for the potential contractors to sign & complete Blocks 30a, 30b & 30c and return, correct?

A. Yes contractor is required to sign on submission for the Amended copy once posted.

7. On page 10 of W50S6S25RA002, clause 252.243-7002: Requests for Equitable Adjustment is listed. Concerning Labor Rates during years 1-5, including the option to extend 6 months, should the Contractor build in equitable adjustments or can the Contractor request, at a minimum, one each year?

A. That is a business decision, and we cannot provide guidance on this matter.

8. Will the awarded contractor, (with at least the manager and 1-2 employees) be able to shadow the operations of the existing contractor during the June and/or July 2025 UTA, in the event that the existing contractor is not awarded this new contract? Also, when is the June 2025 UTA? Is there a July 2025 UTA or no?

A. Currently, we are not able to entertain this request. A sample drill schedule is provided on PWS (See exhibit 4).

9. What is the approximate percentage of to-go meals?

A. It varies About 15 % are true to go where the customer does not come in and another 20 % come in but get their meal in a to go container but sit down to eat nonetheless.

10. Is one meal provided for contractor employees? If not, and the contractor employees wish to purchase a meal, what is the regular rate? What is the cost for Holiday meals? Are the meals cash only?

A. No meal is provided to contractors, It is the regular rate same as Military personnel ($7.10). Holiday meal cost is $11.55, Yes cash only.

11. Will the full local daily checklist, of what responsibilities are expected, be provided to the contractor after the award has been made?

A. Yes of course.

12. Concerning the base security requirements, who will be the contact for the contractor to have background checks processed?

A. The full-time services specialist and or the QAE.

13. If the existing contractor is not awarded the new contract, will the new contractor be allowed to post in the breakroom wallboard, in June and/or July 2025, the right of first refusal to allow for employees of the previous contractor to be interviewed by the new contractor?

A. Yes

14. What is the earliest allowed arrival time for the contractor? What is the military preferred arrival time for the contractor?

A. 0600

15. Are breakfast and lunch served every UTA weekend on both Saturday and Sunday?

A. No only one meal is provided, it is mostly lunch, but we swap to a breakfast a couple of times a year.

16. On page 1 of the SF 1449, in block 24 for the amount, do you want the total quoted amount indicated here? This would include the Base Year, Option Years 1-4 and the 6 Month Option to Extend Services, correct? If not, do you want the quoted amounts indicated on pages 3 & 4, per line item?

A. Total pricing should be input in block 24. It would be included in all CLINS to include the 6-month option. In addition, fill in the CLINS on pages 3&4.

17. FAR 52.204-24 needs to be appropriately marked and provided with the proposal, correct?

A. Not required, Representations are verified via System for Award Management.

18. Is our FAR & DFARS Report, with our Unique Entity ID, sufficient to be provided with the proposal?

A. Yes

19. Are there any other clauses that need to be marked and provided by us for W50S6S25RA002?

A. Fill in FAR 52.219-28.