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RFQ/SOLICITATION NUMBER: W569QE-23-Q-0002

FC 23 Catered Meals Date: 11 April 2023

STREAMLINED SOLICITATION:

i. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes that only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

ii. The solicitation number is W569QE-23-Q-0002 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

iii. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2023-02, effective date 16 March 2023.

iv. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 722320 Caterers. The Product or Service Code is H173 Food Preparation and Serving Equipment. This requirement is not being set aside for Small Businesses.

v. CLIN Structure:

Item SUPPLIES/SERVICES. QTY

UNIT

ISSUE UNIT PRICE TOTAL

CLIN

Catered Breakfast Meals Delivered in Accordance with PWS 5210 Each $ $

CLIN

Catered Dinner Meals Delivered in Accordance with PWS 5450 Each $ $

Grand Total: $________ In USD

Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________

vi. Description of the Requirement:

The 410th Contracting Support Brigade is seeking to obtain support to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to provide catered meals as defined in Performance Work Statement (PWS) except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract from 07 June 2023 to 24 June 2023 at the address listed in Section vii. The contractor shall cook, package, prepare, and deliver breakfast and dinner daily.

Delivery time for breakfast shall be between 0400-0800 (4:00AM-8:00AM) and dinner 1700-2000 (5:00PM-8:00PM). In order to be responsive, you are required to have a current or existing Food and Water Risk Assessment (FWRA) in place.

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vii. Place of Delivery and Acceptance:

Delivery Sites:

Campo de Tiro Ejercito Nacional Sierra Prieta, Dominican Republic

Acceptance:

SOCSOUTH FC 23

viii. Applicable Provisions:

The following FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

52.204-1 Approval of Contract. Dec-89 52.204-7 System for Award Management. Oct-18 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct-18 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment Oct-20

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

Aug-20

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation Oct-20 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

Feb-16

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services Nov-21 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Dec- 22 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. Oct-18 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Dec-13 52.228-3 Worker's Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) Jul-14 52.228-4 Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas Apr-84 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.

Jan-17

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components (DOD contracts)

Jan-21

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials Sep-11 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Nov-11 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions. Oct-05 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--

Representation Dec-19

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation

May-21

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

Jan-21

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors. Jan-18 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English. Jun-97 252.225-7043 Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the

United States.

Jun-15

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252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec-18 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions. Dec-18 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas). Jun-97 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec-06 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas). Jun-97 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec-91

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see

FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

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(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)

(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and-

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)

(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR

Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-

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GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407

Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of

Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST ( https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search ( http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense

Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by-

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600

EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Unique entity identifier.(Applies to all offers that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, and offers at or below the micro-purchase threshold if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address. The Offeror also shall enter its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator, if applicable. The EFT indicator is a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Offeror to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see FAR subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(k) [Reserved]

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

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(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of Provision)

ix. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will issue a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, in accordance with FAR 13.106. The following factor(s) shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Existing Food and Water Risk Assessment (FWRA)

2. Price or Best Value to the Government

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

x. Quoters shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items (DEC 2022), with its offer.

xi. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (DEC 2022) applies to this acquisition, no addenda has been done.

xii. 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) applies to this acquisition.

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

(a)(1)-(6) (b)(1), (4), (30), (33), (34), (44), (58), (59), (60)

(d) (1)-(3) (e)(1), and (2)

xiii. ALL OFFERORS SHALL COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-7(b)(1)

FAR 52.204-7(b)(1): “An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.”

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System of Award Management (SAM) Registration Instructions:

1. Visit the SAM home page at https://www.sam.gov/.

2. Click “Create a User Account” button on SAM home page and follow the instructions.

3. Click “Register Entity” button on SAM home page and follow the instructions.

FAR 52.252-1 PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract 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 offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

Definitions. As used in this clause— “Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six-position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system. “Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(a) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

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(c) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(d) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(e) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

2 in 1

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance-based payments, submit a performance-based payment request.

(v) For commercial item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DODAAC HQ0490 Issue By DODAAC W569QE Admin DODAAC W569QE Inspect By DODAAC W589VX Ship To Code W589VX

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

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(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of

DFARS Appendix F.

(f) WAWF point of contact. N/A

(g) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

AMC-LEVEL PROTEST PROGRAM

If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters, AMC.

The HQ, AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the General Accounting Office or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below.

All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution.

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Facsimile number (256)450-8840

The AMC-Level protest procedures are found at:

http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp

xiv. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is not applicable to this requirement.

xv. Solicitation Date: 14 April 2023 Close Response Date/Time/Location: No later than 28 April 2023 at 12:00PM Central Time.

Submit quotes via email to the 410th Contracting Support Brigade, Theater Support Contracting Office.

xvi. Points of Contact: SSG Lewis-Turner, LaTrice; Contracting Officer, latrice.v.lewisturner.mil@army.mil. Please courtesy copy: Mr. Joseph Schwener; Contract Specialist, joseph.g.schwener.civ@army.mil, no later than Friday, 28 April 2023, 12:00PM Central Time.

Title the subject line of your email:

“FC 23 DR Catered Meals, W569QE-23-Q-0002” Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp mailto:latrice.v.lewisturner.mil@army.mil.

mailto:calvin.w.taylor.mil@army.mil, Date: 11 April 2023 and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees. The United States (U.S.) Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein. Such contract employees shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn shall be responsible to the U.S. Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform food catering for Fuerzas Commando 2023 event at Campo de Tiro Ejercito Nacional in Sierra Prieta, Dominican Republic as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as government furnished property (GFP) and government furnished services (GFS). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Special Operations Command South (SOCSOUTH) personnel have Fuerzas Commando exercise in Dominican Republic. While performing that exercise, the personnel assigned require two hot meals (Breakfast and Dinners).

1.3 Objectives: The purpose of this requirement is to provide meals as Attachments 1 & 2 for Fuerzas Commando exercise in Dominican Republic as described in the PWS.

1.4 Scope: Contractor shall provide non-personal meal services for all personnel during the execution of the Fuerzas Commando 2023 Exercise. Contractor shall provide non-personal services of food catering to include breakfast and dinner functions. The contractor shall accomplish the set up and tear down of breakfast and dinner functions for 340 personnel.

1.5 Period of Performance: 7 June 2023 – 24 June 2023

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): N/A

1.6.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) SOP/Plan Requirements: The Contractor shall implement and maintain an OPSEC program for preventing the disclosure of critical information or sensitive information which could jeopardize the Government’s ability to execute its mission or to adequately protect its personnel and/or equipment. The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/plan within 90 calendar days of contract award to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (KO) to be reviewed and approved by the Government OPSEC Officer on the supporting installation. The SOP must contain a training plan that includes an initial OPSEC brief, continuous awareness, and annual OPSEC training. Awareness/training includes, but not limited to information disclosure via letters, conversations, photographs, resumes, electronic mail (e-mail), Social media/networking sites, dissemination of information and documents disposal. OPSEC Program shall fully comply with the provisions of AR 530-1, Operations Security.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance

Date: 11 April 2023 standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is required to perform services on holidays. Tailor for the specific location(s) of performance

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.6.3: Recognized Holidays: The Contractor shall follow the same holiday schedule as the US Embassy, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The requiring activity to include the COR shall issue a letter advising the contractor of the holiday schedule for a particular year. The initial list will be provided upon contract award. The contractor shall perform the same services stated on the holidays in paragraph 1.6.3.

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of Attachments 1 &2 Monday through Sunday, except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. Breakfast shall be served from 0400-0800 hours and dinner from 1700 hours until 2000 hours.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Campo de Tiro Ejercito Nacional (Sierra Prieta), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: Government will award a firm fixed-price contract.

1.6.7 Access and General Protection Policy and Procedures:

1.6.7.1 FPCON: In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process in accordance with DoDI

2000.16. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.6.7.2 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.7.3 Escorts: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be escorted at all times by host nation security personnel or by an individual designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) while accessing U.S. facilities or activities.

1.6.7.4 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: N/A.

1.6.7.4.1 The contractor shall follow DOD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force; and local USSOUTHCOM policies regarding drug testing. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least

Date: 11 April 2023 once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs. The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR.

1.6.7.5 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence.

Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement.

Documentation of these checks will be made available to the COR no later than 3 days before the start of the event. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum of 3 days before the start of the event, and upon request from the COR, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

(a) RSO Background Checks: For those contract employees requiring access to US and/or Dominican Republic government installations; the Contractor shall ensure that all employees and subcontractors undergo a U.S. Embassy Regional Security Office (RSO) background check and are cleared by the RSO.

The contractor shall be responsible to provide all required documents to the RSO (i.e. name check forms, cedula/IDs, passport, chamber of commerce documents). Contractor shall ensure that all employees undergo a Dominican Republic background check and submit required paperwork to have access to the Dominican Republic Ministry of Defense and/or other Dominican Republic Military Bases, if required in their jobs. The KO retains the right to exclude any employee/ subcontractor from performance under this contract if any information exists that an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract.

The Contractor shall not hire any person whose employment would result in a conflict interest.

(b) The contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor, shall not employ individuals for work on this contract if such individual is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, or operational mission of the Government of Dominican Republic the military installation and the country’s population, nor shall the contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified by the Government of Dominican Republic or the US Embassy RSO.

Criminal checks will verify if a person is wanted by local or Dominican Republic authorities or if that person or contractor is restricted from doing business with the Government of Dominican Republic or the United States. All contractor and subcontractor personnel who do not consent to a background check will be denied access to Dominican Republic Military or Government installations and will not be utilized by the SCO-DR. Information required to conduct a background check includes: full name, driver’s license number, and/or social security number, and date of birth of the person entering the installation and completion of a background check questionnaire. The contractor shall provide this information using the Dominican Republic Government Forms and shall submit it in conjunction with the contractor’s request

Date: 11 April 2023 for either base or vehicle passes. Completion of a successful check does not invalidate the requirement for an escort when contractor or subcontractor personnel are working within controlled or restricted areas operated by the US Department of State or other areas within US Embassy controlled property.

(c) Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials and visas to work in the Republic of Dominican Republic. Persons found to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be remanded to the proper Dominican Republic authorities.

1.6.7.5.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall notify the KO and COR of that information 3 days before the start of the event. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.6.7.5.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.6.7.5.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.6.7.6 Uncleared Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Credentialing and Access Procedures: N/A

1.6.7.6.1 Contractor Common Access Card (CAC) Eligible Requirements: N/A

1.6.7.6.1.1 Federal Installation/Facility Access:

1.6.7.6.2. Contractor Non CAC Eligible Requirements for DOD Facility and Installation Access: N/A

1.6.7.7 Employment Eligibility: N/A

1.6.7.8 Access to Government Information Systems: N/A

1.6.7.9 Key Control: N/A

1.6.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written

Date: 11 April 2023 interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications;

monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Contract manager and Alternate Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer Contract Manager and alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager: Must be qualified to serve food in Dominican Republic and must have 1-2 years of experience in the food industry

1.6.11 Special Qualifications or Certifications: Not required by requiring activity.

1.6.11.1 IA/IT Training Certification: N/A

1.6.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where Contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.6.12.1 Badging of Contractor Employees: If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated subcontractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public. Contractor personnel shall return all U.S. Government issued identification to appropriate U.S. Government authorities within 5 day of the end of their contractual duties.

1.6.12.2 Uniform: The Contractor shall provide a standard uniform for all Contractor and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract, and ensure they wear the uniform during appointed duty hours. The uniform may consist of the same type and color shirt and slacks for all workers.

Company logo is optional.

1.6.13 Contractor Travel: N/A

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs (ODC): N/A

1.6.15 Data Rights: N/A

1.6.16. Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. Neither the Contractor, nor Contractor personnel, shall divulge, nor release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this work statement, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the KO. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall apply, and shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

1.6.16.1 Non-Disclosure Statements: The Contractor shall provide signed non-disclosure agreements to the Government prior to commencement of work under the contract. Disclosure of information by Contractor personnel may result in Contractor personnel removal from performance of duties under this contract.

1.6.16.2 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.6.16.3 INFORMATION ASSURANCE: At no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information over using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S.

Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): Please refer to attachment 3 OSI Language.

1.6.18 Phase-in/Phase-Out (PIPO) Period: N/A

1.6.19 General Training Requirements:

1.6.19.1 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training: N/A

1.6.19.2 OPSEC Awareness: N/A

1.6.19.3 Information Assurance (IA) Training: N/A

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1.6.19.4 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: N/A

1.6.19.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP Training): N/A

1.6.19.6 iWATCH Training: N/A

1.6.19.7 OPSEC Training: N/A

1.6.20 Overseas Training Requirements:N/A

1.6.20.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling: N/A

1.6.20.2 SERE Training: N/A

1.6.21 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements: N/A

1.6.21.1 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: N/A

1.6.21.2 Vetting: The Contractor company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the US Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the US Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinated through the US Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office (SCO) in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company is found to be barred from performing services for the Government; this finding is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.6.21.2.1: The Contractor shall provide a fully qualified workforce who possesses the training, skills, licenses, clearances, certifications and experience to successfully perform the services required in this PWS. Contractor employees remain under the direct supervision of the contractor and will not be considered employees of the Government. All contractor personnel shall be cleared by the Regional Security Office (RSO) prior to employment and at the contractor’s expense (see Para 1.6.7.1 for more information). The contractor shall not employ any person whose employment results in a conflict of interest under DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. The contractor must demonstrate registry or other certification which authorizes the company to perform and do business in the country of Dominican Republic.

1.6.21.3 Installation Access to DOD Facility or Host Nation Installation: Contractor and all subcontractor employees performing services under this contract shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) (U.S.

citizen and residents only), and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190- 13), applicable installation, facility and areas commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the COR or KO), and status of forces agreements or other diplomatic agreements. The employee performing services under this contract shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to the installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

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