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- KP Services - Mess Attendants and Contract Cooks Federal contract opportunity
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- W50S9A25QA010
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This document contains Questions and Answers related to a federal contract opportunity for KP Services - Mess Attendants and Contract Cooks at the Roland R. Wright ANG Base. The solicitation, identified as W50S9A25QA010, is for a firm-fixed-price commercial item contract to be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.5. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Key details include:
The previous contract was W50S9A20P0001, and historical workload data is provided in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contract requires providing mess attendant and contract cook services, with the government providing the meals. Offerors are expected to propose their own staffing solution based on the workload requirements. While the PWS references service rates and estimated workload, it does not specify minimum staffing levels. The contract includes 22 days of mess attendant services and 9 days of contract cook services per base year, with option years potentially varying. Solicitation closing is November 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM MST, and the requirement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Dinning Facility Layout.pdf | ||
| KP Services PWS_7 Nov 2024.pdf | ||
| W50S9A25QA010 Pricing Schedule.pdf | ||
| W50S9A25QA010 Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| W50S9A-25-Q-A010 Terms and Conditions.pdf | ||
| W50S9A-25-Q-A010 Attachment 3 Pricing Schedule.pdf | ||
| QASP - KP Services.pdf | ||
| KP Services PWS_15 Oct 24.pdf |
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W50S9A-25-Q-A010 Questions and Answers
1. Is there an incumbent? If so, what was the award amount and contract#?
a. The previous contract was W50S9A20P0001 and information regarding the contract can be found on FPDS.gov
2. Do you have a rough headcount per meal we should plan for during UTA weekends?
a. Estimated workload data is provided in the PWS on page 17 under Technical Exhibit 3.
3. What’s the historical staffing setup that works best (number of cooks and attendants)? Is there a minimum requirement?
a. This is a performance-based acquisition, and offerors are encouraged to evaluate the stated workload requirements and propose their best solution. Therefore, a specific number of staffers utilized will not be provided.
4. Are there any base access procedures that could affect how we schedule start times each day?
a. Reference the PWS under 1.4.3
5. What’s needed to show our team completed the Antiterrorism Level I training? Is there a online training that we need to take?
a. The certificate showing the training was completed. The link for the training is in the PWS under 1.4.6.1
6. Are there any extra security requirements beyond background checks we should plan for?
a. No, reference the PWS under 1.4.4 on all security requirements.
7. Any insight on the budget range for similar contracts to help us stay competitive?
a. Unable to provide this information.
8. Will the base provide any equipment or tools, or should we plan to bring everything?
a. Reference the PWS under 2.0 and 3.0.
9. If the schedule shifts or more meals are needed, how much notice will we get?
a. Reference the PWS under Appendix A in number 1 on “changes/cancellations”.
10. And to confirm, we would provide the staffing and someone else will provide the meals?
a. Contractor will provide staffing in accordance with the PWS. The food for meals is provided by the UTANG.
11. Any updates regarding the availability of funds?
a. Funding is expected to be available at time of contract award.
12. Would a lack of past performance information as described on page 3 of the solicitation be rated as acceptable in the context of the LPTA evaluation criteria?
a. No past performance would be rated as neutral and updated information is provided in the terms and conditions attachment under paragraph D and 52.212-2.
13. Can the contractor choose to attend the post award conference/periodic progress meetings either via teleconference or in-person, or is that decision made by the government?
a. This decision will be made by the government.
14. Is there a minimum number of mess attendants and contract cooks required?
a. This is a performance-based acquisition, and offerors are encouraged to evaluate the stated workload requirements and propose their best solution. Therefore, a specific number of staffers utilized will not be provided.
15. Page 18 of the solicitation lists 20 UTAs for the mess attendants and 9 UTAs for the contract cooks, while the Attachment 3 Pricing Schedule shows 22 days for the mess attendants and 8 days for the contract cooks. I might be missing something, but should these two sets of numbers be the same?
a. An update has been made to the PWS and Pricing Schedule documentation to reflect the correct and correlating dates required for the Base year. 22 days for Mess Attendants and 9 days for contract cooks. All option year numbers will remain the same based on historical data and subject to change per Appendix A.
16. How many serving lines are required to be open during meal service?
a. Two service lines.
17. Do you have a diagram showing the layout of kitchen, serving lines, and dining area?
a. Yes, please see solicitation attachment “Dinning Facility Layout”.
18. How often does breakfast happen on the UTA’s or is it just mainly lunch service?
a. Reference PWS under 1.4.3.1.1
19. What is the anticipated number of cooks that will be required to perform the contract cook services? The PWS indicates 8 days of contract cook services per year, but does not specify the number of cooks needed.
a. This is a performance-based acquisition, and offerors are encouraged to evaluate the stated workload requirements and propose their best solution. Therefore, a specific number of staffers utilized will not be provided.
20. Similarly, what is the expected number of mess attendants that will be needed to provide the meal service and dining facility maintenance? The PWS references a service rate of 3- 5 guests per minute, but does not provide an estimate of the total number of guests/patrons.
a. Please see answer above.
21. Can you please provide any historical data or estimates on the average attendance or number of personnel that will be dining at the Roland R. Wright ANG Base dining facility during the monthly UTA weekends? This information would help me better understand the scale and volume of the food service operation.
a. Estimated workload data is provided in the PWS on page 17 under Technical Exhibit 3.
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