Solicitation Vendor Questions and Answers _W81K0226QA011_updated_11_25_2025.pdf
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- W81K0226QA011
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Department of the Army Medical Command
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This document is a Solicitation Vendor Questions and Answers file for contract W81K0226QA011, pertaining to a food service contract. The solicitation was published on 11/17 with responses due on 12/1/2025, and the questions period closes at noon Pacific time on 11/24/2025. Key details include a requirement for 6 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees working 7 days per week across 3 shifts with 2 employees per shift. The government will provide all necessary equipment, supplies, and PPE for food service workers. There is an existing contractor (current contract W81K0220P0096), but no on-site manager is allowed, and the government is not sharing additional details about the incumbent contractor.
The contract involves standard food service and sanitation duties with no additional responsibilities expected. Contractors will be required to complete online training during New Employee Orientation. No additional certifications beyond those stated in the Performance Work Statement are required, and there are no peak operational periods or events necessitating supplemental staffing. Potential vendors should note that the government will determine the final vendor based on solicitation requirements, and the same number of employees will be utilized on weekdays and weekends.
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W81K0226QA011
Solicitation Vendor Questions and Answers
1. I see that the solicitation was published yesterday 11/17 and responses are due 12/1. Do you expect to have a question and answer period and if so do you expect the 12/1 due date to hold?
Answer: Questions can be sent in according to the solicitation. The solicitation was updated to close the questions period at noon pacific time on Monday November 24th2025. The closing date will still be Monday December 1st 2025.
2. Has the government already determined a preferred vendor for this solicitation?
Answer: The vendor will be determined based on solicitation requirements.
3. Who is the current contractor and what is the current contract number?
Answer: The current contract is W81K0220P0096
4. Is this a new requirement?
Answer: No
5. If not, please provide previous awardee and contract/award number/information Answer: The current contract is W81K0220P0096
6. Are any preferred certifications (e.g., ServSafe) recommended beyond what is stated in the PWS?
Answer: No there are no additional certification requirements
7. Beyond standard food service and sanitation duties, are there any additional responsibilities expected of contractor personnel?
Answer: No
8. Are there peak operational periods (e.g., holidays, events) where increased workload or supplemental staffing may be required?
Answer: No
9. Does the Nutrition Care Division utilize any automated systems or tools that contractor personnel must be trained on?
Answer: Yes, online training that is required will be completed during New Employee Orientation (NEO).
10. Will the Government provide all required equipment, uniforms, and PPE for Food Service Workers?
Answer: See Performance Work Statement section 5.2.5.
11. Are we allowed to have an on-site Manager?
Answer: No
12. If we are allowed a manager will an office space or secured desk area be provided for him?
Answer: N/A
13. Who will provide the equipment such as the mops, brooms, etc. ?
Answer: The government will provide equipment needed for food service workers.
14. Who will provide supplies such as cleaning chemicals, gloves, hair nets, trash can liners, towels etc.?
Answer: The government will provide supplies needed for food service workers.
15. Is there an incumbent contractor or is this a new opportunity? If it is an existing contract with existing employees is there a seniority list?
Answer: There is an existing contractor, the government is unable to share that information at this time.
16. If there is an incumbent contractor, what company is it and how much do they currently charge for the same services?
Answer: See response to question 5 above.
17. When you say 6 FTE’s is that a total of 6 FTE’s to be utilized 7 days per week?
Answer: Yes
18. How many employees are utilized per shift?
Answer: 2 employees per shift, there are 3 shifts
19. Do you use the same number of employees on the weekdays and weekends per shift?
Answer: Yes
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