Attachment_0013_-_Site_Visit_Q&A_05May2017.pdf

# Question Response

1 Is the USG going to provide list of GFP along with solicitation? Yes 2 When will equipment be replaced? This question is unclear. What equipment are you discussing?

Equipment replacement is dependent upon the life expectancy of the equipment. Maintenance and replacement of equipment will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

3 Will this be a Cost – Reimbursable Contract? Yes, any resultant contract will be a Cost-Plus Fix Fee with a Performance Based Incentive Fee

4 Penalty Clause Can the question be re-phrased?

5 Does this kitchen serve other locations such as central locations like SPOD? Yes, but the unit is responsible for picking the food up and delivering to the location.

6 You mentioned if a tv breaks it’s the Contractor’s responsibility, how long to we have to fix?

This information will be included in the formal RFP.

7 Are there any terms for Contractor to transfer food to any other location. No, only the DFACs in the PWS 8 What is the normal Turnaround time for maintenance? Please see the PWS and Performance Based Incentive Fee Plan for this answer.

9 Is the Contractor responsible for providing food? All rations will be provided by the U.S. Army or its rations contractor.

10 Is there a USG Inventory Management System? Yes. The Army uses the Army Food Management Information System

(AFMIS).

11 How will inventory be conducted? This question is unclear and unable to be answered. The PWS for this effort is performance based. This means, the USG provides the desired outcome and it is up to the Contractor to accomplish the task in the most efficient manner possible.

12 Can you tell us the current personnel management at each DFAC. It is the responsibility of each contractor to provide all management, personnel, and any additional items and services to ensure uninterrupted full service turn-key food operations.

13 Who is responsible for the HVAC System? The Contractor will be responsible for the maintenance of HVAC systems.

14 Who is responsible for downloading, stocking, and bringing in the food from the delivery trucks?

The Contractor is responsible for all food safety, unloading, stocking freezer and refrigeration.

15 How do you know how much food to prepare? The USG will provide headcount data and personnel projections to the Contractor.

16 Are the workers 2 shifts? It is the responsibility of each contractor to provide all management, personnel, services and supplies to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service turn-key food operations. With that being said, it is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure compliance with U.S. and Host Nation laws.

17 Does the USG provide accommodations for the workforce. No.

Kuwait Naval Base Site Visit Questions

18 Who provides waste management? Waste management will be provided by the USG or its contractors.

19 Does all the food get ordered through AFMIS? All Army Rations are ordered through AFMIS.

20 Who supplies Meals Ready to Eat in an Emergency (MRE)? This will not be the responsibility of the Contractor.

21 What is the nationality of management on the current contract? Please see the PWS for requirements for management personnel.

22 Is KNB DFAC a strict Halal Kitchen? No.

23 If there is a surge and additional space is needed who provides it? It is not anticipated that any additional space will be provided for performance of food services.

24 Why is there not a sunshade over the Soldier waiting area? The soldier waiting area for the DFAC is properly shaded.

25 Are the staff given Common Access Cards (CAC) or Kuwait Visa’s? It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure compliance with all U.S. and Host Nation laws. CACs are issued in accordance with DoD & Army regulation

26 Who’s responsibility is it to supply staff/workforce with meals and where? The contractor is responsible for providing meals for the workforce.

27 Will the Contractor have anything to do with the headcount? Please see the PWS. The Contractor will be responsible for performing headcount functions.

28 Does the Army Provide frequent training for Food Service? The Army will provide training as indicated in the PWS. However, it is the Contractor's responsibility to meet the standards within the PWS.

29 What are training standards in PWS? I am unsure of what is being asked.

30 When does PWS come out? The draft PWS has been released, the final PWs will be released with the formal solicitation.

31 Are there stipulations to the contract for completion such as Small Business etc.?

I am unsure of what is being asked.

32 Are there any way to recognize employee for excellent service? It is the responsibility of the DFAC contractor to adequately manage, motivate, and compensate its workforce.

33 Are there any medical or vaccines required for the workforce? Please see the PWS.

34 Who is responsible for Pest Control? The Contractor is responsible for pest control at all Army DFACs. The

USG will provide pest control at Air Force DFACs.

35 What if the staff is sick on site, where do they go? Medical care of Contractor employees is the responsibility of the DFAC

Contractor. The USG is limited to providing resuscitative care.

36 Is there an expectation for the Contractor to maintain current contract status? I am unsure of what is being asked.

37 What kind of period is the Incentive Fee for? The evaluation period for the Performance Based Fee will be in six month increments.

Camp Arifjan - Zone 6 Site Visit Questions

Camp Arifjan - Zone 2 Site Visit Questions

Camp Buehring Site Visit Questions

38 Is there a risk of any facilities closing? At this time, the USG does not anticipate any facility closing. However, due to mission fluctuations, the possibility cannot be dismissed.

39 Is USG going to share questions and answers with everyone? ACC – RI will research and post all answers with the solicitation or amendment.

40 Does the USG give guidance on key positions? Please see the PWS.

41 If a vegetarian comes through the feeding line do they get extra food? The Contractor shall follow DoD and Army/Air Force regulation regarding portion sizes.

42 Are there any curfews for employees being on base? Contractor personnel will be allowed on post for the duration of their shift. Contractor personnel shall not loiter on base when not on duty.

43 Can the base commander tell an employee from a country of concern to leave base?

The Base Commander has the authority to have any person removed from base.

44 Can two companies entering this contract together remain a joint venture or would one have to be the Prime Contractor and the other a sub?

Joint Ventures are permissible.

45 Are the site visit attendees the only contractors able to submit a proposal? No, this is a full and open competition any organization can submit a proposal.

46 Are c rations and MRE’s readily available? This will not be the responsibility of the Contractor.

47 Who is responsible for transporting food from Camp Buehring Zone 1 DFAC to the feeding tent?

The contractor is responsible for transporting food from the DFAC to the Buehring Tent.

48 Are there a minimum limit on the amount of workers we can have on each shift?

It is the responsibility of each contractor to provide all management, personnel, to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service turn-key food operations.

49 What is the total amount of workers now on this current contract? This question will not be answered. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

50 Will we be able to get Mre's, C- Rations and T-Rations in case of an emergency based on the time of day and we need to feed the customers immediately?

This will not be the responsibility of the Contractor.

51 Are we allowed to keep some of the present workers who are with the present food contract now?

It is the responsibility of the Contractor to properly staff the contract to ensure mission success. However, all Contractors should be aware of the requirements of FAR clause 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014), as included in the solicitation.

52 Will we be providing services for Mubarak also because you have their name listed below but we were not taken to this area during the site visit?

Yes, Mubarak will be included in the DFAC 3.0 solicitation.

Q&A Submitted Via Email ARMY PWS – Camp Arifjan, Buehring and Kuwait Naval Base, KUWAIT Food Services

53 Is the contractor is responsible for Staffing, Staff housing (off site), staff transportation (to and from bases), maintaining all equipment associated with dining facilities (Kitchen equipment and dining hall equipment)?

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

54 What is the seating capacity of all dining halls? Seating capacities will be identified in the formal solicitation.

55 Will we be provided with the approved menus that we have to serve on a daily basis?

Yes.

56 What are the head counts at each of the dining halls? Historical headcounts will be provided in the PWS issued with the formal solicitation.

57 Should there be a surge in headcounts, what notice period would we get? The Contractor will receive 72 hours advance notice.

58 What would be the hours of operation of each of the dining halls? Hours of operation will be provided in the PWS issued with the formal solicitation.

59 Please confirm if Pest control services to be provided by contractor? Yes.

60 Please confirm if Hood cleaning services to be provided by contractor? Please see AF and Army PWS.

61 Please confirm if Grease Trap cleaning to be provided by contractor? Please see AF and Army PWS.

62 Please confirm if A/C maintenance and repair to be provided by contractor? Please see AF and Army PWS.

63 Do we account for the maintenance aspect in our bid or are maintenance services billed separately? For instance, when a TV goes out, do we submit the bill for the new or repaired TV as and when it happens or do we have to assume worst case and take into account as unknown maintenance costs?

Same question with regards to the kitchen equipment.

Contractors shall account for the maintenance of all equipment in the proposal. The Contractor shall follow the PWS requirements regarding the approval of expenditure of funds.

64 Would you provide a minimum set of specifications for all equipment on site to facilitate repairs and equivalent replacements when needed?

This information will be included in the formal RFP.

65 Since the contractor has to take care of feeding its own staff on site, do we procure the raw materials from vendors other than Anham (the vendor providing the Army / Air Force raw materials) or we can use Anham and be billed separately?

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations. The USG will not be responsible for procuring rations for the feeding of Contractor staff.

66 Does Anham supply all frozen as well as fresh materials (vegetables, fruits)? the USG Prim Vendor for subsistence does provide all frozen as well all fresh material (vegetables and fruits).

67 It was mentioned that 8 days of raw materials must be maintained on site.

How often are fresh vegetables and fruits replenished by the supplier?

Deliveries can vary from 2-4 times a week.

68 What happens in case of an emergency on site that may disrupt providing services? It was mentioned that if there is disruption at one facility, the contractor has to transport at its own cost the meals from another facility.

How often has this happened in the past, so we can plan for such events and include in our cost?

The Contractor shall follow the ASG-KU contingency plan. Only one emergency situation since 2000 has occurred.

69 Emergency medical services to be provided to contractor staff on site. How are such emergency treatments billed? Please confirm if all other medical treatment for staff to be taken care of by contractor off site.

The USG is limited to providing resuscitative care to contractor personnel.

70 Is the contractor responsible for the electricity and water supply and cost to all dining facilities?

Yes.

71 Air Force DFACs: Will the Government provide in advance of the RFP release any information or size and requirement comparisons from what was seen during the site visit on the 2 below Air Force DFACs? Neither were really discussed or seen during the site visit and the Draft PWS does not provide any detailed information:

* Ali Al Salem - Silver Bullet

* Mubarak

Requirements will be identified in the formal PWS issued with the solicitation.

72 Army DFAC: Will the Government provide in advance of the RFP release any information or size and requirement comparisons from what was seen during the site visit to theCamp Arifjan Oasis? This was not seen during the site visit and the Draft PWS does not provide any detailed information.

Requirements will be identified in the formal PWS issued with the solicitation.

73 It is possible for the USG to support new contractor to local transfer of current contractor staff?

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

74 If in case USG asks to expand the kitchen/dining facility during the period of performance or closed down any facility?

I do not understand the question.

75 Is there special requirement of contractor vehicle specification/model number?

I do not understand the question.

76 There is no detail specification of disposable items it should be bio-grade etc. There is currently no specification for disposable items to be bio-degradable.

77 Is it possible the USG will provide space for staff accommodation in Buehring and Ali Al Salem area or assistance for such accommodation as current contract having the accommodation on that area?

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

78 Ref PWS Army C.1.4. Personnel:

There is not mentioned any minimum and maximum requirement of the work force for whole food program. During site visit it has been told us that it will responsibility of contract to manage, not a problem but there is one technical issue is remaining if one contract put the cost of 700-800 to manage the operation and other one may be try to manage in 500-600 so it will not effect on cost during evaluations of the contractors, please kindly clarify.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

79 C.1.4.2. Dining Facility Manager(s).

As mentioned PWS in this section, all Dining facility managers should be U.S National and equal to E-7 or above. It is noticed that current USG contractor do not have such position staff, again what will be criteria of evaluation of commercial technical as it will effect on cost, pls clarify.

Criteria will be identified in the formal solicitation.

80 C.1.4.2.1. Dining Facility Supervisor(s) As mentioned in PWS in this clause, this requirement also U.S citizen, shall it also must be requirements?

Criteria will be identified in the formal solicitation.

81 C.1.4.4. Personnel Health and Hygiene In ref to this section contract should be follow TB-MED 530, not an issue but the training for TB-Med 530 standard will be the responsibility of contract appointed manager or USG? Or contract can follow any other ISO standard such as ISO 22000:2005 Food safety management system?

The Contractor shall comply with TB Med 530.

82 C.1.5.2 Emergency Situations and Contingency Services.

In case of like this clause situation once contractor staff keep continues the services what will method of expenses to reimburse?

I am unsure of what is being asked.

83 C.1.5.3 Additional Manpower What percentage will be required of total staff?

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

84 Turn-Key Facility.

Shall this term is apply for the contractor, then would it be possible to elaborate the resources, equipments meaning this clause in detail?

I am unsure of what is being asked.

85 C.4.5. Office and Meeting Space for Government Use.

Is this space not excite already as part of dining facilities?

I am unsure of what is being asked. RODNEY: each DFAC has office space, right? Even the tiny ones?

86 C.5.1.11.1. Contractor will provide insulated food containers Shall please provide detail specification of food containers?

3-compartment clamshell carryout containers and 1-compartment clamshell carryout containers

87 4.1. Contractor Personnel Meals. Air Force PWS) Contractor personnel who work in dining facilities under this contract may consume food and beverages in the facility, while on duty, and 30 minutes before or after their shifts at no cost. So it applicable that contractors employees can have meal at no cost without contractor food for employees as saying other PWS?

Please see AF PWS 4.1 and Army PWS 4.16.

88 TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

FIXED-PRICE CONTRACT

1. General.

Please kindly elaborate the fixed price terms in this section, for a common contract understanding is different that we quote our price based on per unit or lump sum in total? Or does it mean performance base fixed price, how can determined the fixed price for the contractor?

This is a clerical error. This contract will be Cost Reimbursable with a Performance Based Incentive Fee.

89 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 Is it possible to provide a inventory list of USG property for this contract?

GFP list will be provided with issuance of the formal solicitation.

90 Ref to Airforce PWS, para 1.3.3: Are the current dishes and silverware the property of the Airforce? Will the awarded contractor be able to use the current dishware and the silverware?

Please see AF PWS 1.3.3.

91 Ref to Airforce PWS, para 1,3,3: “Contractor shall maintain a five-day supply of disposable wares on site.” We usually keep 30 days of supply on site for the successful performance of services. Does Airforce have enough storage to keep 30 day disposable supplies on site?

The Contractor shall provide storage facilities for durable/disposable/expendable supplies.

92 Ref to Airforce PWS, para 1.8: please provide historical data on the maintenance/repairs and replacement parts cost of all DFAC equipment by facility.

The Air Force is in the process of replacing kitchen equipment at this time. Therefore, the historical data requested will not be relevant to this contract.

93 What is the average timeline of badging process in AASAB and AMAB? the current timeline is 5-7 weeks. This may change as a result of mission and contract fluctuations.

94 What is the distance btw AASAB and AMAB? 45 KM 95 Please provide separate headcount information for all facilities. Historical headcounts will be provided in the PWS issued with the formal solicitation.

96 What facilities are present in AMAB currently? Please provide a separate headcount info for AMAB facilities as well.

The Falcon Café is at AMAB and it provides appr. 16K meals per month/ 4K per week.

97 Ref Airforce PWS appendix 5.1: “The dining facilities will be open 24/7 and shall provide takeout service during all hours.” Is the contractor supposed to man the DFAC on non-meal hours as well?

The facility is manned 24 hours

98 Please provide the list of all government provided equipment in the DFAC and the rations warehouse.

GFP list by facility will be provided as part of the formal solicitation.

99 Shall contractor be allowed to accommodate the personnel on site? No.

100 Please provide a list of all government provided DFAC equipment by facility. GFP list by facility will be provided in the PWS issued with the formal solicitation.

101 What is the distance among all dining facilities listed in this PWS? Shall we be able to rotate personnel among these facilities without escort?

RODNEY: Can you please provide a diagram/map showing distances between DFACS?

102 Is there a list of government approved medical screening facilities in Kuwait?

If yes, please provide.

The USG does not maintain a listing of approved medical facilities in Kuwait.

103 Are all three facilities listed in the PWS (Desert Winds, Silver Bullet, Falcon Café) providing full food services 4 meals a day?

Yes.

104 Are the dining facilities listed (Desert Winds, Silver Bullet, Falcon Café) and the rations warehouse government owned facilities and will be provided to the use of the contractor at no cost or shall contractor build new facilities?

These dining facilities and rations warehouses are Government-owned and will be provided to the use of the contractor at no additional cost.

Airforce PWS – AASAB and AMAB, KUWAIT Food Services

105 Shall contractor order the food from the prime vendor or shall government personnel perform the duty?

The contractor shall order ARMY rations in accordance with the Army PWS. AIR FORCE Personnel will order all rations for Air Force DFACs.

106 Please provide a list of government provided equipment in rations warehouse.

GFP list by facility will be provided as part of the formal solicitation.

107 Please provide a list of government provided reefers/freezers in each dining facility and the rations warehouse.

GFP list by facility will be provided as part of the formal solicitation.

108 How many restrooms are present in each facility? Oasis has total of 6. All other Army DFACs do not have restroom facilities in the DFAC; rather, latrines are located near the DFACs.

AASAB - Desert Winds (2). Silver Bullet (2). Falcon Café (1).

109 How many hand wash stations are present in each facility? Army Oasis/Zone 1: 8 for customers/ 6 for staff. Army Zone 2: 18 for customers/ 2 for staff. Army Zone 6: 24 for customers/ 3 for staff. Army Buehring DFAC: 24 for customers/ 3 for staff. Army Buehring TENT:

24 for customers/ 1 for staff. Army Kuwait Naval Base: 16 for customers/ 1 for staff. AF Desert Winds: 6 for customers/ 5 for staff.

AF Silver Bullet: 6 for customers/ 1 for staff. AF Mubarek: 5 for customers/ 2 for staff.

110 Please explain the procedure to be followed in case of a breakdown of government equipment which needs to be replaced?

Please see the PWS.

111 Ref Airforce PWS para 1.12: ”If the contractor is replacing an incumbent contractor, they shall complete all necessary actions in order to begin offering prepared, cooked hot meals at 100% operational capability no later than five days from the beginning of the contract.” Please confirm that the above stated transition period starts after the phase in period (which covers the mobilization of required personnel and equipment). Our understanding is that, after phase in is completed (i.e 90 days), the contractor shall have 5 days of transition time to start full food services. Please confirm.

Please see AF PWS 1.12

112 Reference 3.1.6. Black water. “There are existing transportable toilets located on site. The contractor may use these toilets. There will be no black water allowed inside the existing drains. “Please clarify the above statement.

Are contractor personnel not allowed to use the restrooms in the facilities?

Contractors must use the latrines located at each of the DFAC locations.

113 Shall government provide an office space for the contractor inside the facilities or installation?

The Contractor will have office space at/in each DFAC location.

114 Please provide an estimated headcount monthly for MREs, box meals and carry out food.

The USG does not track carry out meals/box meals separately. The Contractor is not responsible for providing MREs

115 How many marmite/container boxes are needed for each facility? Each facility will require approximately 50 insulated food containers.

116 Are there any restrictions on the nationalities we could hire for the performance of the service?

The Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem PMO maintain a list of nationalities that will not be granted access to the post. Additionally, the Contractor shall be mindful of the requirements of each clause included in the contract.

117 Is the contractor required to provide cashiers? The Contractor will be responsible for headcount/payment functions.

118 How is the headcount tracked in the facilities? Does the government have personnel at the entrance, or is it tracked electronically with meal cards?

The Contractor will be responsible for Headcounts at each facility. A headcount station is positioned at each entrance of each DFAC.

119 Please provide information on the sqm of each facility (drawing if possible). Please see Attachment 4.

120 Falcon Café and Silver Bullets were not on the site visit schedule, are they covered by this solicitation. If yes, please provide their size information, maximum seating level. Hours of operation, how many main serving lines, short serving lines, how many salad bars, and any other bars, pizza, sandwiches, ice creams.

Please see Attachment 4.

121 Please provide the Annual Quantities of the consumables by DFAC. The Contractor shall use the data provided in the solicitation to estimate quantities needed for performance.

122 Reference para C.4.3 “Maintenance, repair, and replacement of GFP will remain the responsibility of the Government with the exception of minor operator maintenance.” Please provide detailed information on what is covered by “minor maintenance”?

The Contractor will be responsible for all maintenance and repair of all DFAC equipment and facilities.

123 What is the average distance of locations (the distance between the dining facility and the remote site) which requires remote feeding?

Unsure of what you mean by remote site.

124 Please confirm that the contractor will provide transportation, consumables, containers, etc. for remote site feeding.

Please see PWS.

125 Does the contractor need to man the remote site feeding operations? Do we need to send service personnel together with the food?

Unsure of what you mean by remote site.

126 Reference para C1.1 “The contractor shall maintain, in an operable condition conducive to food service operations, those facilities provided by the contractor under leasing terms and conditions, to support their requirements under this contract.” Are the dining facilities listed and the rations warehouse government owned facilities? will they be provided to the use of the contractor at no cost? or shall contractor build new facilities?

The dining facilities and rations warehouses are Government-owned and will be provided to the use of the contractor at no additional cost.

127 Shall contractor provide maintenance to the DFAC buildings? Yes.

128 Shall the government provide office space to the contractor? Yes.

129 Reference C. 4.11. Inspection for Grease Buildup “The entire exhaust system shall be inspected for grease buildup by a third party that is properly trained.“ Shall the contractor hire the third party for the exhaust system inspections?

Or shall government arrange the inspections?

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

ARMY PWS – Camp Buehring and Camp Arifjan, KUWAIT Food Services

130 Shall the contractor prepare the menus or shall the government provide the menu to the contractor to prepare meals accordingly?

The Government will develop and provide the menus to the Contractor.

131 Is the contractor expected to provide a sample menu with the proposal? No.

132 Is the contractor required to order food from the prime vendor, or government provides this support?

The contractor shall order ARMY rations in accordance with the Army PWS. AIR FORCE Personnel will order all rations for Air Force DFACs.

133 Is there a minimum number of personnel required at the rations warehouse during one shift?

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

134 Please provide a list of equipment that will be provided by the government in ration warehouse?

GFP list will be provided with issuance of the formal solicitation.

135 Please provide a list of all buildings (facilities) that will be provided for the use of the contractor during the POP.

This information will be included in the formal RFP.

136 Reference to C.5.1.4.1. Employee Meals: “The employee must pay the standard meal rate and will be included in the headcount total for the purpose of the facility earnings and expenditures report.” What is/are the current standard meal rate(s) per meal (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)?

The current price for Army meals is: Breakfast - $3.45. Lunch - $5.55.

Dinner - $4.85. Midnight Meal - $3.45.

137 If contractor chooses #2 option for employee meals, and provide food separately for its personnel other than government provided food, and taken into consideration that government does not allow food from outside into the dining facility, how and where are the employees supposed to have their meals?

There is space in each of the DFACs for Contractor rations to be stored separately from USG rations.

138 What kind of dishware and cutlery are used currently in these facilities? Are they melamine, ceramic, stainless steel or disposables?

All Army DFACs with the exception of the Oasis use disposable dishware and cutlery. The Oasis and all Air Force locations use ceramic plates and stainless steel cutlery.

139 If ceramic/melamine dishware and stainless steel cutlery are used, are they the property of government? Shall government provide these for the use of the contractor for the performance of this contract?

The Contractor shall provide all items and services necessary to perform full food services.

140 Is there a clipper machine present in the facilities? A Clipper is present in the Desert Winds and Oasis Facilities. No other facility has a Clipper.

141 How many U.S Citizens as Managers and Supervisors are required for the 2 Camp? (Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring).

It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

142 How many marmite/container boxes are needed in every DFAC? It is the responsibility of each contractor to provide all management, personnel, services and supplies to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service turn-key food operations.

143 Is contractor required to provide one QAQC in every DFAC? It is the responsibility of each contractor to provide all management, personnel, services and supplies to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service turn-key food operations.

144 Do we need to provide maintenance technician/ appliance’s technician at all times in the facility?

It is the responsibility of each contractor to provide all management, personnel, services and supplies to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service turn-key food operations.

145 Do we need to provide transportation for our workers from the gate of the installation up to the dining facilities?

Yes.

146 Can our buses who transport our personnel from their accommodations, enter into the installation to deliver them up their working location?

Yes.

147 How many grills are there in every DFAC for omelet, pancake, and burger? GFP list by facility will be provided as part of the formal solicitation.

148 Is there a min required number of staffing DFAC? It is the responsibility of each contractor to provide all management, personnel, services and supplies to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service turn-key food operations.

149 Is there a list of Army approved medical screening facility list in Kuwait? How long it will take for Health pre-employment and ongoing medical screening from the host nation?

The USG does not maintain a listing of approved medical facilities in Kuwait.

150 Is contractor required to construct new buildings instead of the current facilities?

No.

151 Are there any restrictions on the nationalities we could hire for the performance of the service?

The Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem PMO maintain a list of nationalities that will not be granted access to the post. Additionally, the Contractor shall be mindful of the requirements of each clause included in the contract.

152 How often is the contractor required to provide Hood Cleaning Services? This is identified in the PWS.

153 Do the facilities have grease traps? If yes, how many and does it require grease pumping service?

Each facility has one grease trap. The Contractor shall be required to service the grease traps.

154 What are the distances between camps and each relevant DFAC within the camp.

Please see attachment 24.

155 Will transportation be needed to and from DFACs within the same base? This would depend upon the Contractor's approach to fulfilling the requirement.

156 For Zone 2 DFAC, a brunch and supper time is given, please clarify if brunch and supper are to be provided everyday or only on Sundays?

Brunch is served every Sunday and as directed by the PCO/ACO.

157 Where is Camp Buehring feeding facility (the tent) located? Please see attachment 24.

158 Where is Kuwait Naval Base facility located? Please provide a map of the camp with the DFACs locations noted, if possible.

Please see attachment 24.

159 Please provide a list of dining facility and kitchen equipment list for each facility that will be provided by the government.

GFP list will be provided with issuance of the formal solicitation.

160 Please provide information on the sqm of each facility (drawing if possible). Please See attachment 4.

161 There is no historical data provided for Zone I Oasis DFAC. Is this a new facility?

Historical headcounts will be provided in the PWS issued with the formal solicitation.

162 Does the historical data provided on headcounts include the remote site feeding meals?

Yes

163 Please provide the following information on the current contract:

Contra ct Awa rd Da te Curre nt ye a r contra ct va lue , a nd contra ct va lue to-da te .

Contract W52P1J-10-D-0007 was awarded on 24 November 2009 with a ceiling of $300,000,000.00

164 The one-year extension of the current contract announced on Nov 2, 2016 on fbo, Solicitation Number: W52P1J-10-D-0007-1EXT states “The DFAC contract extension will provide operation and sustainment support for the Army and Air Force DFACs located in the Kuwait Area of Responsibility (AOR). Operation of the DFACs includes, but is not limited to, …….

Sustainment of the DFACs includes, but is not limited to, the facilities (leasing and maintaining the relocatable buildings (RLBs)), and maintaining the Kuwaiti Government owned Assistance in Kind (AIK) buildings, equipment leasing, and providing supplies.” Please clarify which facilities and equipment will be leased from the contractor under the current solicitation. If contractor provided, what’s the time frame given for the contractor to construct the facility.

This solicitation will not include leasing or construction of facilities.

165 Army PWS section C.1.1 Scope of Work states “The contractor shall maintain, in an operable condition conducive to food service operations, those facilities provided by the contractor under leasing terms and conditions, to support their requirements under this contract.” Please clarify which facilities will be leased under this solicitation.

This is a clerical error. No facilities will be leased as part of any resultant contract.

166 Zone 1 is in the PWS but was not covered by the site visit. Is it included?? Camp Arifjan Oasis DFAC is included in this requirement.

167 Who is responsible for pest control ( both air force and army)? The Army shall provide pest control for Army DFACs. The USG will provide pest control at Air Force DFACs.

168 Explain about Menu Schedule (Daily weekly, or) and menu shall include portions?

DFACs are on a 28 day menu. Portion control is governed by TM-10- 412 and AFMIS generated recipe cards.

169 Required clear requirements of special meals like thanksgiving day, Christmas and other occasions

I am not sure what is being asked at this time.

170 Will the Government provide all necessary computer systems and access to AFMIS at each DFAC location?

The Contractor shall provide all Information Technology hardware. The USG will provide the AFMIS software.

171 Will the contractor provide any input in the menu development for diversity and healthy menu options?

Yes.

172 Will ServSafe International certifications be acceptable to the Government? Contractor shall adhere to all standards as delineated in the PWS.

173 Is the requirement for a US citizen as the Dining Facility Manager and Supervisor(s) a new requirement?

This is a requirement for this solicitation.

174 Is the water provided in the DFAC kitchens considered of sufficient quality for cleaning subsistence products without the use of additional chemicals.

The Contractor is responsible for providing all water needed at the

DFAC.

175 Has there been a surge event experienced by the incumbent contract? Was the incumbent able to address the surge requirements without dependence on the Government?

This question will not be answered. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide all management, personnel, services, and items to satisfactorily provide uninterrupted full service, turn-key food operations.

176 Does the incumbent contract include the requirement for contractor maintenance of equipment and facilities? Would the government provide the total value reimbursed to the contractor during the last contract year for maintenance related expenses.

The requested data is unavailable.

177 On similar contracts which we have operated, the contractor was responsible for scheduling routine maintenance on equipment and coordinating with vendors for emergency repairs. The Government would pay the vendor bills directly. Would this Kuwait 3.0 contract operate in a similar manner?

No. The Contractor would be responsible for payment to any subcontractor. Reasonable, allowable, allocable, costs will be reimbursed in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

178 Would the Government object to the installation of CCTV camera systems with remote monitoring capability for kitchen and storage areas?

This question cannot be answered at this time. Several factors would need to be reviewed and addressed prior to providing a definitive answer.

179 Considering both environmental and waste management savings, can traditional cafeteria trays not be utilized instead of disposable plastic items currently in use?

The USG would entertain this option. However, other issues must be addressed prior to making a decision.

180 Will the Government consider a small business preference for this procurement?

No

181 Will US Citizens employed by the Contractor be issued LOA and/or CAC card?

U.S. Citizens will be issued LOAs. Only U.S. citizens eligible for a CAC will be issued a CAC.

Sheet1