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This amendment to solicitation W9124D-21-Q-6442 modifies the period of performance dates for contract line items and provides responses to questions received. The contractor shall provide boxed meals for Armed Forces applicants at the Knoxville Military Entrance Processing Station. Services are required Monday through Friday excluding holidays for an estimated 264 days annually, plus up to 28 Saturdays. Each boxed meal shall include a sandwich, sides, dessert, beverage, and condiments. The contractor must remove trash from the dining area daily and meet food safety and handling requirements. The current contract is held by W9124D-17-D-0002.
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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84
STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
W9124D-21-Q-6442 Knoxville Boxed Meals A. The purpose of this amendment is to respond to questions received and correct period of performance dates for contract line item numbers.
B. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
J 1 16
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 09-Dec-2021
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124D21Q6442
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
02-Dec-2021
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.
Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
09-Dec-2021
CODE
MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING CMD
MICC FORT KNOX
BLDG 1109B STE 250
199 6TH AVE
FORT KNOX KY 40121-5720
W9124D 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
W9124D21Q6442
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
The following have been added by full text:
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Q1. Can you please confirm for the trash that will be removed if we have to take it with us or if there is somewhere at the facility where we can leave it?
Response: The MEPS is located downtown in a Federal BLDG and there are no dumpsters.
Contractor needs to take the trash with them and dispose of it. Paragraph 5.6.2. of the Performance Work Statement has been edited to clarify this.
Q2. Please provide clarification on how many days of the week food delivery will be required. Is it every day, once a week, etc.? Holidays?
Response: Contractor will be required to deliver and serve boxed noon meals Monday-Friday, except for Federal Holidays for a total estimated 264 days per year. There could be up to 28 Saturdays that meals will be required per year. Refer to Part 2 and Part 5 of the Performance Work Statement.
Q3. Please confirm the range of meals required (32-80?)
Response: The 32 noon meals is a daily average of noon meals, based on previous historical data. The 80 is the maximum number of noon meals that could be ordered any given day per paragraph 5.18. of the Performance Work Statement.
Q4. Will there be halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, etc., requirements? Are there other dietary restrictions?
Response: There are no specific diet requirements and no other diet restrictions.
Q5. Do the boxed meals always have to be sandwiches, or do you prefer some flexibility here, such as salads? Can the type or restaurant source of meal be changed over time for variety and to meet availability?
Response: Requirement is for sub sandwiches only per paragraph 5.13.1. of the Performance
Q6. Please provide clarification on the whole milk requirement. Will you provide ratios of how many of each drink you will prefer?
Response: Contractor needs to provide a variety of drinks every day to include milk.
Q7. Can the condiments be in individual packets on the side, or do they need to be inside each and every box?
Response: Contractor needs to provide two (2) individual packets of each condiment in each boxed meal as identified in paragraph 5.14.2. of the Performance Work Statement.
Q8. Would it be acceptable to rotate the restaurants (for variety) that provide the meals?
Response: As long as the food establishment meets the minimum requirements of the Performance Work Statement and submittal requirements outlined in the solicitation are met.
Q9. Has the government considered a simple acquisition for small disadvantaged businesses?
Response: Based on the Market Research performed it was determined to be in the best interest of the Government to award 100% Small Business.
Q10. Will the food be stored in a chilled or room temperature environment?
Response: Noon meals need to arrive in individual containers and be ready for applicants to take a meal and eat. At the end of the day left over meals will be provided to the control desk and they will store them in a refrigerator.
Q11. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
Response: The current contract number is W9124D-17-D-0002.
Q12. I notice the serving time cited in the solicitation is 8:30 - 1:00. Is that correct?
Response: Meals shall be served at the MEPS from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Performance Work Statement paragraph 5.17 has been edited to show this.
Q13. Can you also confirm the Meals times in 5.17? I don't believe it's feasible to have meals to the MEPS station 8:30am if we don't receive the order until 8am.
Response: Meals shall be served at the MEPS from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Performance Work Statement paragraph 5.17 has been edited to show this.
Q14. Can you please confirm we need to provide 2 of each condiment in each box or can we supply them in bulk and they can choose the condiments they would like?
Response: Contractor needs to provide two (2) individual packets of each condiment in each boxed meal as identified in paragraph 5.14.2. of the Performance Work Statement.
Q15. Can the cookies be homemade in a baggie or do they have to be pre-packaged?
Response: Desserts are to be in commercial packaging per paragraph 5.13.5 of the Performance
Additional change to Performance Work Statement paragraph 4.1., the following sentence is added to the end of this paragraph:
Contractors/Sub Contractors are responsible for providing and paying for their parking while serving boxed noon meals at the MEPS.
SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE
The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:
DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2022 TO
31-DEC-2022
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
FOB: Destination
W52BKS
To:
DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2022 TO
31-DEC-2022
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2023 TO
31-DEC-2023
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2023 TO
31-DEC-2023
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2001 has been changed from:
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2023 TO
31-DEC-2023
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2024 TO
31-DEC-2024
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3001 has been changed from:
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2024 TO
31-DEC-2024
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2025 TO
31-DEC-2025
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4001 has been changed from:
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2024 TO
31-DEC-2024
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
CAGE
POP 01-JAN-2026 TO
31-DEC-2026
N/A 710 LOCUST STREET, STE 600
KNOXVILLE TN 37902
The following have been modified:
PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
PROVIDE BOXED MEALS FOR
KNOXVILLE
MILITARY ENTRANCE PROCESSING STATION (MEPS)
PART 1
GENERAL
1.1. The contractor shall provide boxed meals, as specified herein, for the Armed Forces applicants processing at the Knoxville Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The Knoxville MEPS is located at 710 Locust Street Suite# 600, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37922.
1.1.1. The performance standards are specified in this PWS and shall be for preparing meals in a state/local licensed facility or restaurant, transporting and serving boxed meals to the MEPS applicants, when called for by the contracting officer (KO), or his/her authorized representative.
1.1.2. In accordance with FAR 52.219-14 the contractor may subcontract performance of this contract. See PWS 5.1 for minimum requirements for sources of food and food establishments. If performance of this contract is subcontracted, the contractor shall provide notification of the subcontractor (name and address of the subcontractor) at proposal submission and after contract award. After contract award the contractor shall provide written notification of subcontractor changes within 10 days to the COR/KO.
1.2. In accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 40-657, all food delivered and/or served on a military installation must be provided by a sanitarily approved source. To be considered a sanitarily approved source, the food preparation facility must pass a Veterinary Service Food Protection Audit.
1.2.1. All establishments and distributors furnishing subsistence items under this contract are subject to sanitation approval and surveillance as deemed appropriate by the military medical service or by other Federal agencies recognized by the military medical service. The government does not intend to accept any subsistence products, manufactured, processed, or stored in a facility which fails to maintain acceptable levels of food safety and food defense, is operating under such unsanitary conditions as may lead to product contamination or adulteration constituting a health hazard, or which has not been listed in an appropriate government directory as a sanitarily approved establishment when required. The contractor shall inform the KO immediately upon notification that its facility is no longer sanitarily approved. The government may require the contractor to provide boxed meals from an alternate sanitarily approved facility until such time as the primary facility regains its approval status. The contractor shall inform the KO when the sanitary approval status is regained.
1.3. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to government installations, facilities and/or controlled access areas shall complete the training listed in paragraphs 1.4.1 through 1.4.3 below.
Upon completion of training, the contractor shall submit to the contracting officer’s representative (COR) a certificate (where a certificate is provided) or the name of each affected employee who has completed training. All training will be made available at the following website: https://www.mepcom.army.mil/Home/Contractors/.
1.3.1. Antiterrorism AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas, and support United States Military Entrance Processing Command USMEPCOM mission on-site or remotely shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 20 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the KO, if a COR is not assigned, within seven calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil
1.3.2. IWATCH training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity antiterrorism officer ATO. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within twenty calendar days of contract award and within forty calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than (NLT) seven calendar days after contract award.
1.3.3. Operation Security (OPSEC) Training. Per AR 530-1 Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter.
1.4. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to government installations, facilities, and/or controlled access areas shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures as provided by the COR. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.
Contractor workforce shall comply with all identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, Headquarters.
Department of the Army and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract awarded hereunder, should the Force Protection Condition at any individual facility or installation change, the government may require changes in the contractor security matters or processes. Contractors/Sub Contractors are responsible for providing and paying for their parking while serving boxed noon meals at the MEPS.
1.5. For contractors that do not require Common Access Card but require access to a DoD facility or installation.
Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13); applicable installation, facility and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative).
PART 2
DEFINITIONS
2.1. Acceptance. The act of an authorized representative of the government by which the government approves specific services as partial or complete performance of the contract.
2.2. Armed Forces Applicant. An individual voluntarily applying for entrance into the Armed Forces, Coast Guard or any other Government Agency.
2.3. Contracting Officer (KO). A person duly appointed with authority to enter into and administer contracts on behalf of the government.
2.4. Legal Public Holidays as established pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 6103(a):
New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth National Independence Day 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran's Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed day. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the next Monday is the observed day. The MEPS will normally be closed on holidays, but applicants will normally require meals and lodging on holidays to process at the MEPS on the following day. There are approximately five training days per year. The contractor will be notified in advance of the specific dates as no meals will be required on those dates.
2.5. Boxed Meal. A meal served during the time period stated in PWS part 5.17.
2.6. Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Military activity responsible for administering aptitude tests, medical examinations, and administrative processing of Armed Forces applicants.
2.7. Mission Day Meal. A second meal for applicants processing late into early evening or night at the MEPS on an Extended Hours Processing Day commonly referred to as mission day.
2.8. Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the government to check goods or services to determine that they meet the requirements of the contract.
2.9. Quality Control. Actions taken by a contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they will meet the requirements of the contract.
2.10. United States Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM). Major command responsible for administering the operation of MEPS.
2.11. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The duly appointed authorized representative of the KO, acting within his/her written authority.
PART 3
GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY
3.1. The government will make available the following: dining area, tables, chairs, recyclable when applicable and waste receptacles. The government will provide no additional equipment for use by the contractor in performance of this contract.
3.2. The government will make no alterations to the existing facilities. Any alterations required by the contractor shall be made at the contractor’s expense. Written approval must be obtained from the KO, the MEPS Commander, and the building manager prior to altering government facilities. The contractor shall restore altered government facilities to their original appearance and condition at the completion of the contract.
PART 4
CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY
4.1. The contractor shall furnish all food, facilities, furniture, equipment, supplies, management, supervision and labor required for the performance of this contract, except that specifically identified as government-furnished property in Part 3.
PART 5
FOOD SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIFIC TASKS
5.1. The contractor shall provide services every Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays and training days scheduled by the MEPS, as well as a maximum of 28 Saturdays annually, for a total estimated 264 days per year.
Extra meals (i.e. mission day meals) may also be required on as many as two of the processing days per month for applicants processing late into the afternoon or evening. The government will provide the contractor with the annual operations schedule prior to contract start and upon change. The government will notify the contractor in advance when services are not required on a scheduled Saturday.
5.1.1. Extended Hours Processing Days. On these days, commonly referred to as mission days, the MEPS require additional meals for applicants processing into the late evening hours at the MEPS location. MEPS will determine the number of meals they will require for applicants processing late and add them to the regular boxed meal order.
See paragraph 5.19.
5.1.2. The number of meals provided during a previous 12-month period is provided for information only at technical exhibit 2.
5.2. The COR, MEPS Commander, MEPS medical officer, designated representatives, or any other person designated in writing by the KO will inspect the facilities where meals are prepared to ensure that state and local health, sanitation, and fire prevention standards are being maintained and that meals are being furnished IAW contract specifications. Such inspections will be conducted at unannounced times. The contractor shall ensure facilities are available for inspections.
5.3. The contractor shall maintain a program of self-inspection, acceptable to the government, to ensure compliance with this contract. Records of inspections shall be maintained and made available to the KO or his/her designated representative when requested.
5.4. Sources for Food and Food Establishment minimum requirements. The contractor’s food establishment service facilities and operations, including food preparation area, shall comply with state and local health department rules on food service sanitation. Current and appropriate federal, state and local licenses and inspections shall be posted or on hand for inspection. Prohibition of private homes and living or sleeping quarters for food establishment operations: a private home, a room used as living or sleeping quarters, or an area directly opening into a room used as living or sleeping quarters may not be used for conducting FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations. Military quarters or private residences will not be approved as sources of food for purchase. However, a food-processing establishment adjacent or attached to a private residence must be completely separated by a wall or floor for approval as an acceptable source. The food-processing establishment must not be an integral part of the residence.
5.5. The food shall be prepared at the contractor’s facility, and transport a complete boxed meals to serve at the
MEPS.
5.6. The contractor shall meet the following minimum requirements:
5.6.1. Clean the serving and dining site daily upon completion of serving meals.
5.6.2. Remove all garbage and trash from the MEPS dining area accumulated from applicants during the serving of the boxed meals, at the end. Trash will be taken back to the contractor’s facility for disposal.
5.6.3. Ensure the dining area is in the same condition as prior to serving the boxed meal. The contractor shall notify the designated MEPS representative when finished cleaning the dining area, prior to departure from the MEPS.
5.6.4. The MEPS shall retain such items as cans, bottles, etc. that can be recycled to use in their recycling program.
5.7. During transportation, food and food utensils shall be kept in covered containers or completely wrapped or packaged so as to be protected from contamination and spoilage.
5.8. Enclosed and clean vehicles shall be used for transportation of food.
5.9. Vehicles used to transport food shall meet all federal, state and local health, safety, licensing and insurance requirements.
5.10. If required by federal, state or local laws or regulations, the contractor shall require all food handlers to have a limited medical examination. Upon request, the contractor shall show results of the medical examinations to the KO and/or his designated representative.
5.11. The contractor and subcontractors handling food shall have a food handler’ certification to cover five key areas (i.e. basic food safety, personal hygiene, cross-contamination, time and temperature controls, and cleaning and sanitation.).
5.12. Food handlers shall wear clean, food handler’s gloves. All sandwiches shall be prepared/assembled at the contractor's facility; sandwich assembly at the MEPS by the contractor is not permitted.
5.13. The contractor shall prepare and deliver to the MEPS dining area. Each box boxed meal shall consist of a sandwich, lettuce, tomato, bag of chips, cookie, apple, straw, and napkin. See paragraphs 5.13.1 through 5.13.7 below for specifications on boxed meal content.
5.13.1. The contractor shall provide on a daily basis a variety of three different types of meat submarine style sandwiches and a veggie submarine sandwich, meeting portions and specifications below. Applicant selection is first come, first serve.
5.13.1.1 Bread (Submarine Buns).
White, submarine style - 6 inch in length, weighing 2.5 oz. minimum, fresh.
Whole Wheat, submarine style - 6 inch length, weighing 2.5 oz. minimum, fresh.
5.13.1.2 Meat, 4 oz. minimum
Ham, baked or boiled, sliced Turkey, sliced Roast Beef, sliced
5.13.1.3 Cheese, 2 slices (minimum total of 1 oz.) (Except on veggie subs)
Swiss Provolone American
5.13.2. Veggie submarine sandwiches shall be pre-prepared and consist of lettuce, onions, pickles, green peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers, as a minimum, and contain at least 4 slices (minimum of 2 oz.) of cheese in lieu of any meat product.
5.13.3. Lettuce and Tomato shall be wrapped individually, separate from each other, separate from the sandwich, to include those boxed meals with veggie sandwiches.
5.13.4. Chips, plain, one bag, one ounce or larger.
5.13.5. Dessert, one large (5”) or two medium (2.5”) cookies, commercial packaging.
5.13.6. Fresh Apple, one medium – minimum 1/3 pound.
5.13.7. One straw and one paper napkin per boxed meal.
5.14. The contractor shall provide and make available the following on a daily basis:
5.14.1. Beverages. While all of the following types of beverages are required on a daily basis, the majority furnished daily shall be carbonated soft drinks. Beverages shall consist of the following:
5.14.1.1. A variety (i.e. cola type, root beer, lemon/lime) carbonated soft drinks, both diet and regular, in cans or bottles, minimum of 12 oz. serving;
5.14.1.2. Cold water, bottled, minimum 500 ml or 20 oz. serving;
5.14.1.3. Ice tea, can or bottle, minimum 12 oz. serving;
5.14.1.4. Whole milk, minimum 1/2 pint container.
5.14.2. Condiments. The contractor shall include in each boxed meal two individual serving packages of the following: yellow mustard, brown mustard, mayonnaise, low fat mayonnaise, relish, salt, pepper, oil, and vinegar.
5.15. All food items, other than drinks and condiments specified in paragraph 5.14.1.1. and 5.14.2. above, shall be delivered to the MEPS prepackaged in a box, bag, or container large enough to hold all items without crushing.
5.16. Waxed paper, saran/plastic wrap, or glassine bags shall be used for wrapping non pre-packaged items.
5.17. Meal Times. Meals shall be served at the MEPS from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
5.18. The government estimates that an average of 32 served boxed meals shall be required daily with a maximum of 80. The MEPS will notify the contractor by 8:00 a.m. daily with the number of boxed meals required for that day.
5.19. Mission Day Meal. Mission day meals shall follow the specifications outlined in paragraph 5.13. However, on mission day, the contractor may provide additional selections, such as hot sandwiches, from which the applicants may choose.
5.20. Additional Requirements:
5.20.1. All boxed meals shall be delivered in serving containers sturdy enough to protect contents. Containers shall be clearly marked (i.e., ham, turkey, veggie, roast beef) and be arranged to allow applicant to view selections.
5.20.2. No items shall be provided or otherwise made available for sale or choice to non-applicants.
5.20.3. Meal Vouchers. The contractor shall perform administrative functions to account for meal services provided to MEPS applicants. Necessary forms and instructions will be made available to the contractor by the COR. By 8:00 a.m. daily, the MEPS will notify the contractor via facsimile or electronic copy the number of boxed meals needed that day for each service. The contractor will be provided copies of USMEPCOM Form 727-E, Copy 5 Dinner (Boxed Meal) Meal Authorization and Receipt Voucher and shall be responsible for obtaining a signature from each applicant provided a boxed meal. The contractor shall return all signed copies to the MEPS COR after.
TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1
DELIVERABLES
Part Title Format Date Required
Frequency Copies Distribution
1.3.1 AT Level I
Awareness Training
Certificate Within 30 days of contract award
Initially, Annually, and Upon Change
2 COR (1)
LOCAL MEPS (1)
1.3.2 IWATCH
Training
Written Confirmation
Within 30 days of contract award
Initially and Upon Change
2 COR (1)
LOCAL MEPS(1)
1.3.3 OPSEC
Training
Certificate Within 30 days of contract award
Initially, Annually, and upon change
2 COR (1)
LOCAL MEPS(1)
5.11 Food
Handlers
Certification
Certificate Within 30 days of contract award
Initially, Annually, and upon change
2 COR (1)
LOCAL MEPS (1)
5.20.3 Meal
Vouchers
Written Form
NLT then the end of the work day daily 1
LOCAL MEPS (1)
TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2
HISTORICAL DATA SUMMARY
KNOXVILLE MEPS
BOXED MEAL
MONTH QUANTITY
August 2020 825
July 2020 841 June 2020 1,054
May 2020 668 April 2020 364 March 2020 631
February 2020 707 January 2020 674
December 2020 535 November 2019 584 October 2019 684
September 2019 666
TOTAL 8,233
DAILY AVERAGE 32
NOTE: The above historical data, reflecting the actual number of boxed meals provided during the period shown, is provided for information only. This does not guarantee future performance.
(End of Summary of Changes)
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