Solicitation Amendment W912JD26QA0140002 SF 30.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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

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

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

--Amendment 0002--

The closing date of the solicitation has not changed.

The closing date for questions has not changed.

The purpose of this amendment is for the Government to provide responses raised by interested businesses.

Question 3: Serving staging & Personnel Expectations: The PWS indicates that the contractor must provide all personnel and supervision to "serve" the catered meals. Given that this requirement consists entirely of individually packaged meals rather than standard buffet lines, could you clarify the exact expectations for our on-site staff? Is the contractor required to physically hand out the meals to individual Soldiers, or is our staff simply expected to drop off, neatly stage the 140 individual meal sets and automated beverage stations, and remain on-site to maintain and clean the beverage station during the designated meal hour?

Response: On-site staff only need to drop-off and arrange the meals. They will not be required to serve or remain on-site unless they wish to recover their containers/equipment immediately after meals are dropped. Any containers or equipment that need to remain after drop-off can be picked up during the next day drop-off. The Government will provide a table for the meals to be arranged on.

Question 4: Individual Containers (Individual Boxes vs. Bags) Will Individual serving boxes be considered acceptable and compliant under the "bagged meal" requirement?

Response: Individual boxes will be considered compliant and are acceptable.

Question 5: Cold-Holding of Beverages (Coolers) In compliance with TB MED 530 temperature control timelines, all juices, waters, and electrolyte beverages will be delivered pre-chilled. Will the Government provide a shaded or refrigerated layout area for these beverages at the delivery site, or should the contractor account for providing our own insulated commercial coolers/ice chests to maintain cold-holding temperatures on-site during the meal window?

Response: Cold Beverages shall be delivered cold but the vendor is not required to keep them cold at the delivery site. They can be dropped off and left for Soldiers to take.

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Question 6: Staging of Whole Fresh Fruit per amendment 0001, each individual breakfast and lunch requires a piece of whole fresh fruit. May the whole fresh fruit be neatly staged in bulk crates directly adjacent to the main meal containers for Soldiers to grab on a self-serve basis, or is it a rigid requirement that the fruit be placed inside the individual container at the time of delivery?

Response: It will be acceptable to leave fruit in crates or containers separate from the boxed /bagged meal.

The Government plans to have the Soldiers line up, grab their meals and drinks and move on in a relatively short timeframe (15-30 min) once they are delivered. They will not be loitering in the delivery area to eat.

--End Amendment 0002--

--Amendment 0001--

Question 1: The PWS states that breakfast bagged meals must include "at least two breakfast sandwiches (sausage or bacon), one piece of fruit, a hash brown, and one granola bar."

The PWS also states that lunch bagged meals must include "two sandwiches, wraps, or a combination of both; one piece of fruit; one bag of chips; and one granola bar or cookie."

To ensure our quote is accurate and fully compliant, can you please confirm whether the Government requires the following per Soldier, per meal:

Each breakfast bag must include two breakfast sandwiches per Soldier.

Each lunch bag must include two sandwiches, two wraps, or one sandwich and one wrap per Soldier.

Response: Yes, that is correct. The Government requires that each breakfast bag contains a minimum of two (2) breakfast sandwiches, and each lunch bag contains a minimum of two (2) sandwiches, wraps, or a combination of both, per individual Soldier, per meal.

Question 2: Food preparation distance:

The PWS states that the Government estimates food preparation conducted at the contractor's establishment must occur within a 60-mile radius of the delivery location to support the four-hour food safety timeline.

Can you please confirm whether the 60-mile radius is a firm requirement, or whether a vendor located outside the 60-mile radius may still be considered acceptable if they can comply with same-day preparation, the required four-hour food safety timeline, and the required delivery/service times?

Response: The 60-mile radius requirement does not apply to the preparation of bagged meals.

Because the requirements under this Performance Work Statement (PWS) consist entirely of bagged breakfasts and bagged lunches, vendors located outside the 60-mile radius are acceptable

All offerors must still comply with all food safety timeline, and all required and eligible for award.

delivery and service schedules listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

--End Amendment 0001--

*Quoters are advised that they are responsible for acknowledging any amendments to the solicitation. Failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in your offer being considered unacceptable

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