Attachment S - Solicitation Questions and Answers - part 1- 20230309.pdf

# Question Answer

1. Do vendors need qualified bakers for pastries provided? Pastries and breads provided by prime vendors, deliveries are frequent almost daily.

2. Can the matrix provided be more realistic to incorporate shift change and swap? Matrix is provided as a sample; however, can look into updating.

3. Can the matrix be updated to include rational? Yes

4.

Line Cook III in the matrix does not have the same nomenclature as in the wage determination. Would it be understood if different nomenclatures were used to align with the wage determination?

Yes

5. Where are MRE’s and prepackaged meals order through? AFMIS ordering system.

6. Are contractors responsible for training on POS, AFMIS and are CACs required? Yes

7. Would we be able to see menus, IMT menus, OR III menus, long term menus? Menus can be found on the Army Quarter Master website.

8. In the solicitation it states an assessment management system, is that the same as property management system and what who provides that system?

It is whatever system you use to manage Government Furnished Property.

9. Are the soldiers that are serving other soldiers part of the program? Will those soldiers be listed as additional help?

This program will not be in affect by the time the contract is awarded. There will no longer be soldiers serving in the DFACs.

10. Are the consumable products the contractor’s responsibility? Yes, the Government will provide guidance on the types such as biodegradable.

11. What is the contractor’s involvement with marmite chow? Procure, packaging and food prep; contractors do not serve.

12. Does the training facility need to be maintained? Yes, the training facility can be utilized as a back up facility for contingency operations when necessary.

13. Is there only one self-service facility? Yes. Bldg 5121.

14. Are there going to be any 92Gs assigned to the facilities? . There are only two 92Gs currently and they are going away, there will be none assigned to the facilities

15. Are the DFACs idiosyncrasies documented in the PWS? (which are full food, which are self serve etc…)

Should be in the attachment that describes the facilities, if not, will make the adjustment to include that.

16. Are the maintenance of the televisions in the DFAC the contractor’s responsibility? No

17. Are the marques in the DFAC GFP? Yes

18. Is the pricing shown in the solicitation based on last year? Yes

19. How far in advance is the number of feedings known? Approximately 30 days ahead. Information is discussed during board meetings.

20. How often are meetings, and are contractors present? Yes. There are weekly meetings.

21. Are there menus per facility? Yes

22. Will there be a need for production of food trucks, or kiosks? No

23. Will there be office space provided? Contractors leash office space off posts.

24. Are the contractors expected to pay gas and light bills for the DFACs? No

25. How long will the phase-in be once awarded? 30 days

26.

Block 10 of the SF1449 indicates that the solicitation is unrestricted, however several references throughout the document indicate a 100% small business set aside. Would the government please clarify.

Block 10 of the SF1449 is marked 100% small business set aside.

27.

Will the Government please post or provide the Power Point presentation that was printed and handed out during the Site Visit? There were not enough copies for each attendee to receive a copy.

Posted with this Amendment

28. Would the government please provide complete CBAs for all locations and state/county WD information where applicable? Posted with this Amendment

W5168W-23-R-0003 Fort Benning Full Food Services Question and Answers

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