Solicitation Amendment W912JD26QA0210003 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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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Question 1: We note that FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, is incorporated in the solicitation; however, FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, does not appear to be included among the incorporated clauses. Could the Contracting Officer please confirm whether FAR 52.219-14 applies to this acquisition, or whether an amendment will be issued to address the limitations on subcontracting for this requirement?

Response: FAR 52.219-14 is not applicable to this requirement, as the estimated value of the acquisition is below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) and is not set aside under any specific socioeconomic programs.

Question 2: Wage Determination coverage area: The incorporated Wage Determination (2015- 4055, Rev. 36) lists its coverage area as the following Middlesex County, Massachusetts towns:

Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Natick, and Sudbury. The performance location, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, spans Ayer, Shirley, Harvard, Massachusetts, none of which appear on this list. Can the Contracting Officer confirm that WD 2015-4055 Rev. 36 is the correct and applicable wage determination for this place of performance, or will an amendment be issued with the appropriate wage determination?

Response: The correct Wage Determination is: 2015-4035 Rev 35. Dated 6-25-26.

Question 3: Performance Work Statement state references: Several sections of the PWS (120 AT TY27 CPM PWS) - specifically 5.1.2, 5.1.4, and 5.1.6 - reference compliance with Vermont Department of Agriculture standards for out-of-state caterer sanitary standards, food handler certification sources, and mobile kitchen licensing/inspection. Given that the place of performance is Devens, Massachusetts, can the Contracting Officer confirm whether these references should instead read "Massachusetts," or whether Vermont standards are intentionally applicable for some other reason?

Response: The references to "Vermont Department of Agriculture" were typographical errors. The place of performance is Fort Devens, Massachusetts, and all relevant sections have been updated to reflect Massachusetts state standards.

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Question 4: Technical Exhibit 5 meal quantity: Technical Exhibit 5, the Sub-Vendor Confirmation Statement, references a maximum of 140 meals, while the solicitation and PWS elsewhere state a per-meal quantity of 81 Soldiers. Can the Contracting Officer clarify which figure - 81 or 140 -should be used for sub-vendor confirmation and capacity planning purposes?

Response: The correct requirement is for 81 personnel. Technical Exhibit 5 has been updated in the PWS to reflect the correct number. of 81.

Question 5: Technical Subfactor 2 (Compliance) calls for a "State of VT Food Service establishment Health Inspection Report." The place of performance is stated in Section B and in PWS Section 5 as the Dining Facility, Devens Reserve Forces Training Area, 24 Quebec Street, Devens, MA 01434, and the caterers capable of serving that location and of meeting the 60-mile preparation-facility requirement are licensed and inspected in Massachusetts. Would the Government please confirm whether a current health inspection report issued by the caterer's own state jurisdiction -- Massachusetts, for a facility serving Devens -- satisfies Subfactor 2, or whether a State of Vermont inspection report is specifically required?

Response: A current, valid food service establishment health inspection report issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (or the caterer's local Massachusetts municipal health jurisdiction) satisfies the requirements of Technical Subfactor 2. The reference to the "state of VT" in the original solicitation was a clerical error. Because the place of performance is Ft. Devens, MA, a Massachusetts issued health inspection report is required.

Question 6: Technical Subfactor 3 evaluates a capability statement demonstrating that the quoter can provide meals on the 7-day menu rotation at Technical Exhibit 3 of the PWS. In the posted package, including the revised PWS issued under Amendment 0002, Technical Exhibit 3 appears as a heading only -- the approved menu and portion size table itself does not appear to be included. Would the Government please provide Technical Exhibit 3, or confirm where in the posted package it can be found? Without the approved menu and portion sizes, quoters cannot demonstrate capability against the standard the subfactor is scored on, and cannot price the food cost of the rotation on a common basis. If it is the Government's intent that quoters propose their own 7-day rotation meeting the PWS requirements, confirmation of that would serve equally well.

Response: The approved Army 7-day menu, outlining portion sizes, is located in the original PWS under Technical Exhibit (TE) 3, starting on Page 15. You can download this document off of SAM.

gov. This exhibit serves as the baseline standard for portion sizing and nutritional delivery.

Quoters may propose their own custom 7-day menu rotation, provided it meets the portion sizes, and nutritional standards outlined in Section 5, TE 3, and ensures that the same meals are not served consecutively but on a rotational basis.

Question 7: Does the PWS specify dietary accommodation requirements the contractor must meet (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher, or other medical/religious dietary needs)?

Response: Yes, section 5.6.3 of the PWS specifies that the contractor must provide special dietary meals upon request. The COR is required to identify any special needs (including for religious accommodations, such as Halal meals) no later than five calendar days before the meal. The PWS further mandates that the contractor must accommodate these requests within the established contract meal rates and ensure all special meals are clearly labeled at the time of delivery.

Question 8: What is the required meal count and schedule per day (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner) across the 11-day period?

Response: Per Technical Exhibit (TE) 4 of the PWS, the contract requires meals for an estimated headcount of 81 service members over a 10-day active feeding window (October 16 - October 25, 2026). The schedule consists of breakfast and dinner services, with no lunch requirements.

Question 9: Can you please confirm the Government's expectation regarding utensils --specifically, whether the contractor is required to provide cooking utensils, serving utensils, and disposable/reusable eating utensils for all meal periods, or whether any of these will be Government-furnished

Response: Per Part 3 of the PWS, the Government will furnish disposable eating utensils, plates, napkins, and cups for all meal periods. The PWS does not specify that cooking and serving utensils will be government-furnished. Therefore, the contractor is required to provide all necessary cooking and serving utensils needed to perform the service.

* 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.

Evaluation Factors for Award

The following clauses were modified:

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 hereby reads as follows:

Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The basis of award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. The apparent successful, prospective contractor must have acceptable levels in all non-price factors, to receive an award. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Technical:

Subfactor 1 Certifications: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Conference for Food Protection (ServSafe) Certification or Similar accredited program certification

Subfactor 2 Compliance: State of MA Food Service establishment Health Inspection Report

Subfactor 3 Capability: Capability Statement that they can provide meals on a 7-day menu rotation (Technical Exhibit 3 of the PWS)

Past Performance: Each quoter must include Past Performance Volume with its quote. Past Performance must have occurred within three (3) years of the solicitation release date. Past performance must be similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation. The Government will also utilize the information available from Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), the Contractor's Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), if available and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), and any other government database deemed relevant.

Price

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer 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.

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