IB08_Solicitation Amendment_W9124D26QA119-0001_Ft Jackson MEPS NM_Issued.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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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.

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15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Fort Jackson MEPS Noon MealsBlock 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification):

A. This amendment incorporates questions received from industry and the Government's response.

B. The Applicable Wage Determination for South Carolina/Richland has changed FROM: WD # 2015-4429/Rev # 31/Date 12/03/2025 TO: WD # 2015-4429/Rev #32/Date 03/30/2026.

C. Point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Amy Gawarecki, amy.l.gawarecki.

civ@army.mil.

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been added to:

Block 14. Description of Amendment/Modification

1. The solicitation references an average of 58 meals per day with a maximum of 175 meals per day. What is the typical notification lead time provided to the contractor when daily volume will significantly exceed the average (e.g., 100+ meals)? Is there a minimum order guarantee per day?

A. All daily noon meal orders are placed by 08:00 a.m. local time for 10:30 a.m. same day delivery as required by paragraph 5.18 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS). There is no minimum order guarantee per day.

2. For Saturday service (up to 28 Saturdays per year), how far in advance will the Government notify the contractor of Saturday service requirements? Is a weekly or monthly schedule provided?

A. USMEPCOM will provide an operational calendar at the start of a new contract and/or the beginning of each fiscal year. If there are any changes to the annual operational calendar, revised calendars will be provided upon notice/approval from the USMEPCOM Commander.

3. Are there specific Government holidays or MEPS training/stand-down days when service is suspended? Is a calendar of non-service days provided at the start of each performance period?

A. Yes, there are specific Legal Public Holidays as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Paragraph 2.4. In addition to these holidays, there are also USMEPCOM closure days when services are not required. USMEPCOM will provide an operational calendar at the start of a new contract and/ or the beginning of each fiscal year.

4. Does the Government require a rotating menu (e.g., weekly or bi-weekly rotation), or is a consistent daily menu acceptable provided it meets nutritional standards?

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A. No, please review PWS paragraph # 5.13 and all subparagraphs.

4. (Cont.) Are there specific nutritional guidelines or caloric requirements the boxed meals must meet?

A. No, please review PWS paragraph # 5.13 and all subparagraphs.

5. Must the contractor accommodate special dietary needs (e.g., halal, kosher, vegetarian, food allergies) on request? If so, what is the typical volume of special dietary requests per day, and what advance notice is provided?

A. Yes, please review PWS paragraph 5.13.2.

6. Are there specific packaging requirements beyond standard food-safe containers (e.g., recyclable materials, branded packaging, individual labeling)?

A. Please review PWS paragraph 5.20.1.

7. Is there any Government-furnished space, equipment, or storage available on-site at Fort Jackson MEPS (2435 Marion Avenue) for meal staging, holding, or service, or must the contractor furnish all preparation, transport, and service capability independently?

A. All meals shall be prepared at the food preparation facility by the contractor, delivered to the MEPS by the contractor, and served by the contractor in the designated dining area. Please review PWS paragraph 3.1 & 3.2 for Government Furnished Property information.

8. What is the designated delivery point and service area within the MEPS facility? Is there a loading dock, service entrance, or specific room designated for meal service?

A. Due to heightened/increased security measures at the MEPS, all visitors, to include contractors, must enter the MEPS through the main entrance/front door and be screened prior to entrance into the MEPS. Security screening is similar to No loading dock will be available for this requirement.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening. The contractor/sub-contractor will deliver & serve the noon meals to the MEPS dining area.

9. Is the contractor required to remain on-site during the 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM service window for the full two hours, or is delivery-only acceptable (drop-off, set up, and depart)?

A. Yes, the contractors/sub-contractors must have the meals delivered and ready to serve at 10:30 a.m. The server will remain on site the entire serving period and then be prepared to ensure the dining area is in the same condition as required by PWS paragraph 5.6.3.

10. How many contractor personnel will require installation access? Does the Government anticipate a minimum staffing level for daily service (e.g., delivery driver + food service attendant)?

A. All contractor/subcontractor personnel delivering and/or serving meals in support of this contract will require installation access. This is a performance based contract; the contractor will make their own staffing decisions.

11. What is the timeline for obtaining AT Level I and OPSEC training completion and installation access credentials after contract award? Can the contractor begin the access process prior to the performance start date?

A. For AT Level I and OPSEC deliverable requirements, please review the PWS, Technical Exhibit 1 (Deliverables). Once the contract is awarded, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will schedule a Post Award Meeting to discuss contractor details, to include installation access procedures.

12. Are background investigation requirements (e.g., NACI, T1) required for contractor personnel, or is the AT Level I + OPSEC training sufficient for daily access?

A. Please review PWS paragraphs 1.4 and 1.4.1.

13. Will the Government consider commercial food service past performance (e.g., restaurant operations, commercial catering) as relevant past performance in lieu of prior federal food service contracts? What is the minimum number of past performance references required?

A. Please see FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, paragraph a, Factor 2.

14. Is this procurement evaluated as Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), or is it a best-value tradeoff? If best-value, what are the relative weights of the evaluation factors?

See Addendem 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, paragraphs e and f.

15. Should the per-meal price be quoted as a single firm-fixed price regardless of daily volume, or should offerors provide tiered pricing (e.g., separate rates for standard volume vs. surge volume above 100 meals)?

A. Vendor shall provide a single firm fixed price per meal.

16. Are option year prices required to be fixed at the time of initial quote submission, or can they include an economic price adjustment (EPA) clause tied to a published index (e.g., CPI or BLS food cost index)?

A. Vendor shall provide a single firm fixed price per meal for the option years.

17. Does the Government require a separate line item for Saturday service, or is Saturday service priced at the same per-meal rate as weekday service?

A. No, vendor will provide a single per applicant price for all noon meals

18. Is the use of a local subcontractor for meal preparation and/or delivery acceptable, provided the prime contractor maintains full quality control, contract management, and compliance oversight?

A. Yes, See Addendum 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, paragraph 2c.

19. If subcontracting is permitted, are there any limitations on the percentage of work that may be subcontracted under this small business set-aside (per FAR 52.219-14, the "Limitations on Subcontracting" clause)?

A. Please refer to FAR clause 52.219-14 in the solicitation.

20. Is there a transition period between the incumbent contractor's performance end and the new contractor's performance start, or is the new contractor expected to begin service on September 1, 2026 (or award date) with no overlap?

A. No, performance starts on September 1, 2026

21. Could you please clarify whether a specific form is required when submitting the quote?

Additionally, I would like to confirm whether the quote should be structured as a monthly rate or as a total annual amount.

A. See Addendum 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, paragraph d. The offeror will quote a price for (1) noon meal per applicant using the Contract Line Item Number schedule in the RFQ.

22. Do I email my RFQ to you or submit through DIBBS. DIBBS don't have all instructions.

A. The Solicitation was posted on SAM.gov and included an Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, which included submission instructions to submit the quotes via email to the Contract

Specialist at amy.l.gawarecki.civ@army.mil and the Contracting Officer Melissa.j.brackett.

civ@army.mil.

23. I have my office in Jacksonville Florida, can I give sub contracts to local suppliers near Fort Lee.

A. Please note, this requirement is for noon meal services on Fort Jackson in South Carolina.

Subcontracting to local suppliers is acceptable. Please refer to the provided Request for Quote (RFQ) document for all subcontractor requirements.

24. Do I need subcontractors information to fill up on SAM or it stays up to my own.

A. See Addendum 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors, paragraph c, regarding subcontractor agreements.

25. I noticed there are certain certifications required within 30 days of contract award. Could you please confirm whether these are facilitated through your office or if they must be obtained independently?

A. They must be facilitated through your office. Links are provided in the PWS, the assigned Contracting Officer Representative will assist where needed.

26. In terms of pricing, I understand there may be limitations on what can be shared; however, is there any general guidance or historical range that could help ensure my quote is competitive and aligned with expectations?

A. The previous contract is W9124D21D0021, the total evaluated price was $671,254.76.

27. I would like to confirm the meal format. Based on the solicitation, it appears this may be a recurring box lunch service. Can you confirm if individual boxed meals are required daily?

A. Please review the PWS for daily meal requirements.

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Description In accordance with (IAW) the

Performance Work Statement (PWS) available herein, provide and serve Noon Meals (sub sandwiches) to applicants processing through the Fort Jackson Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) located in Columbia, SC for the base period.

The applicable Wage Determination is 2015-4429, Revision 31, dated December 3, 2025. The Government guarantees to procure $1500.00 of noon meals. The stated quantities are estimated.

In accordance with (IAW) the Performance Work Statement (PWS) available herein, provide and serve Noon Meals (sub sandwiches) to applicants processing through the Fort Jackson Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) located in Columbia, SC for the base period.

The applicable Wage Determination is 2015-4429, Revision 32, dated March 30, 2026. The Government guarantees to procure $1500.00 of noon meals. The stated quantities are estimated.

KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN, BLDG 1109B RM 250

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5000

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AMY GAWARECKI, EMAIL: AMY.L.GAWARECKI.CIV@ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 520-945-8989

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