PWS W912JM-20-R-0003.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

GA National Guard 122nd RTI DFAC Full Food Service Operations Solicitation W912JM20R0003

1.0 General:

1.1 Scope: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished, to perform Full Food Service for the 122nd Regional Training Institute (RTI) Dining Facility (DFAC), as defined in this PWS. This requirement will be a Base Period with Two (2) Option Year periods. The requirements of this contract include menu planning, cooking, serving and cleaning for the following meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner to be served in the dining facility and To Go meals when necessary. The estimated numbers of meals during the Base Period are: 15,142 Breakfasts; 15,142 Lunches, 15,142 Dinners. These meals shall resemble the portion, variety and quality expected at established restaurants and TM 10-412.

1.2 Background: The vendor will provide food service operations to the students attending the 122nd RTI Course, located at 1000 Halsey Avenue, Marietta, GA. The vendor will perform services in order to prepare three hot meals a day to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner to the students.

1.3 Period of Performance (PoP): The Period of Performance shall be one Base Year of 12 months, from 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021, and four (2) 12-month option years.

1.4 General Information:

1.4.1 Quality Control (QC): The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s QCP is the means by which it assures itself that its work complies with the requirements of the contract. As a minimum, the contractor shall develop QC procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, Performance Requirements Summary.

1.4.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and acceptable quality level(s) (defect rate(s)).

1.4.3 Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized US holidays. The contractor shall perform services on these days if a class is in session on dates before and after these holidays. See attached excel spreadsheet for exact class dates. There are no classes around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

1.4.3.1 New Year’s Day: January 1st

1.4.3.2 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday

1.4.3.3 President’s Day

1.4.3.4 Memorial Day

1.4.3.5 Independence Day: July 4th

1.4.3.6 Labor Day

1.4.3.7 Columbus Day

1.4.3.8 Veteran’s Day: November 11th

1.4.3.9 Thanksgiving Day

1.4.3.10 Christmas Day

1.4.4 Place and Performance of Services: The contractor shall provide services Monday – Sunday in order to ensure that the following meals are served for the stated duration: Breakfast 0600 – 0800, Lunch 1130 – 1300, and Dinner 1700 – 1800, except on recognized US holidays when no students will be in need of meals or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings. Weekend hours are subject to change. Performance shall be at the Dining Facility on Clay National Guard Installation, 1000 Halsey Avenue, Marietta, GA 30060. The contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility/installation is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential.

1.4.4.1 Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented. Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays. Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations. Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

1.4.4.2 The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation; including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval. All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

1.4.5 Security Requirements. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer’s Representative (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. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.4.5.1 COMSEC/IT Security. All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. All telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, the contractor is advised that any time contractor place or receive a call they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall ensure wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information. The contractor shall abide by all Government regulations concerning the authorized use of the Government's computer network, including the restriction against using the network to recruit Government personnel or advertise job openings.

1.4.5.2 Use of Government Information Systems (IS) and access to Government networks is a revocable privilege, not a right. Users are the foundation of the DoD strategy and their actions affect the most vulnerable portion of the AEI. Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Contractor employees shall:

a. Comply with the command's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Government owned IS and sign an AUP prior to or upon account activation.

b. Complete initial and/or annual Information Assurance (IA) training as defined in the IA Best Business Practices (BBP) training (https://informationassurance.us.army.mil).

c. Mark and safeguard files, output products, and storage media per classification level and disseminate them only to individuals authorized to receive them with a valid need to know.

d. Protect IS and IS peripherals located in their respective areas in accordance with physical security and data protection requirements.

e. Practice safe network and Internet operating principles and take no actions that threaten the integrity of the system or network.

1.4.5.3 Protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The contractor shall protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) encountered in the performance of services in accordance with DFARS 224.103 and DoD 5400.11, Department of Defense Privacy Program, and DoD 5400.11-R. If a PII breach results from the contractor’s violation of the aforementioned policies, the contractor shall bear all notification costs, call-center support costs, and credit monitoring service costs for all individuals who’s PII has been compromised.

1.4.5.4. CAC Requirements: The Common Access Card (CAC) is the Department of Defense (DOD) Federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential. In accordance with Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 08-003, December 1, 2008, incorporating Change 5, October 8, 2013, Initial issuance of a CAC requires at a minimum, the completion of FBI fingerprint check with favorable results reflecting "No Record" and submission of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), or a DoD-determined equivalent investigation. The issuance of a CAC will be based on four criteria; (a) eligibility for a CAC; (b) verification of DoD affiliation from an authoritative data source; (c) completion of background vetting requirements according to the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 201-1, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors, March 2006, and DOD Regulation 5200.2-R, Department of Defense Personnel Security Program, January 1987, and (d) verification of a claimed identity. CAC eligible personnel must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) through either an authoritative personnel data feed from the appropriate Service or Agency or Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS).

1.4.5.4.i. HSPD-12 Background Investigation Requirements: The contractor ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel assigned to work on the Government site and by personnel requiring access to a DoD network (and other eligible populations as specified in DTM-08-003 Attachment 3, paragraph 3a.) are required to, at a minimum, have received a favorable FBI fingerprint check and must have submitted to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent/higher investigation. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all employees requiring an initial background investigation complete a Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) form at attachment (TBD), at the earliest possible date and that this form is forwarded to the COR immediately. The COR will review the form for completeness and accuracy and forward to the NGB Personnel Security manager who will initiate the investigation process via the PSIP. Contractor personnel will then receive two e-mail messages; the first will confirm that the request has been received by the Office of Personnel Management, and the second will provide instructions for the completion of the appropriate form via the Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) system. Upon completion of the e-QIP questionnaire and submittal of all required documents, including fingerprint card to the security manager, the BI will be initiated. The contractor shall ensure all instructions regarding background investigation processing, including those provided verbally, by e-mail or via a Government system are complied with immediately. The contractor is cautioned that the entire process from submittal of the PSIP form to return of the FBI fingerprint check may routinely take from 2-6 weeks and shall factor this lead time into its hiring/placement process. The contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that contractor employees meet CAC eligibility standards upon assignment to the contract and shall be held responsible for delays, failure to meet performance requirements or decreases in efficiency in accordance with the applicable inspection clause.

1.4.5.4.i.i. Trusted Associate Sponsorship System (TASS): The contractor is responsible for processing applications for Common Access Cards (CAC) for every contractor employee who deploys with the military force OR who has need to access any government computer network in accordance with FAR 52.204-9, "Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel." The contractor is responsible for managing requests for new or renewal CAC cards in sufficient time to ensure that all contractor employees have them when needed to perform work under this contract. The norm is at least ten calendar days advance notice to the Trusted Agent (TA), unless there are extenuating circumstances approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer. The contractor shall obtain an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email address for each applicant, including subcontractors, who may be deployed or require logical access to a government computer network. This can be done by going to: http://www.us.army.mil and register as an "Army Guest," with the sponsor being the COR or a COR designated individual if the COR is ineligible to Serve as an AKO Sponsor. Note: If an employee of a contractor loses the Privilege to access AKO, they lose the ability to renew their CAC. Therefore it is critical that contractor employees maintain their AKO accounts. It is recommend that a "Corporate Facility Security Officer" (FSO) be designated to serve as your firm's single point of contact for Background Investigation (BI), the TASS application process and other CAC and security related matters. If a FSO is not established, each contractor employee requiring a CAC will be required to process their own applications. CAC applications shall be processed through the TASS. The contractor's FSO or contractor employee shall submit requests for a CAC via email to the designated TASS Trusted Agent (TA) before accessing the TASS website. The TASS TA for this requirement will be: The government will establish a TASS application account for each CAC Request and will provide each contractor employee a USER ID and Password, via email, to the FSO. The FSO or contractor employee shall access the TASS account and complete the CAC application (entering/editing contractor information as applicable) at: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/tass/. The FSO or contractor employee will submit completed applications in TASS and will follow up to ensure that the TA is processing the request. A CAC cannot be issued without evidence that the FSO has initiated a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI). The government will inform the contractor's applicant, via email, of one of the following:

a. Approved.* Upon approval, the information is transferred to the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) database and an email notification is sent to the contractor with instructions on obtaining their CAC. The contractor proceeds to a Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) station (RAPIDS Site Locator: http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/).

b. Rejected.* The Government, in separate correspondence, will provide reason(s) for rejection.

c. Returned. Additional information or correction to the application required by the contractor employee.

*The contractor shall maintain records of all approved and rejected applications. At the RAPIDS station, the RAPIDS Verification Officer will verify the contractor by SSN and two forms of identification. Identity source Documents must come from the list of acceptable documents included in Form I-9, OMB No. 115-0136, "Employment Eligibility Verification." Consistent with applicable law, at least one document from the Form I-9 list shall be a valid (unexpired) State or Federal Government-issued picture identification (ID). The Identity documents will be inspected for authenticity and scanned and stored in the DEERS upon issuance of an ID. The photo ID requirement cannot be waived, consistent with applicable statutory requirements. The Verification Officer will capture primary and alternate fingerprints, picture, and updates to DEERS and will then issue a CAC. Issued CACs shall be for a period of performance not longer than three (3) years or the individual's contract end date (inclusive of any options), whichever is earlier. The contractor shall return issued CAC's to the DEERS office upon departure or dismissal of each contractor employee. Obtain a receipt for each card and provide to the TA/COR.

1.4.5.5 AT Level 1 Awareness Training (AT): All contractor employees requiring access to Army Installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete Level 1 AT within 30 calendar days after contract start date and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 AT is available at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/.

1.4.5.6 Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training: All contractor employees shall complete the DoD IA Awareness Training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees performing services involving IA/IT functions shall comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M and AR 25-2 within six months of the start of contract performance. In accordance with DoD 8570.01-M , DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 25-2, contractor employees performing services supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M shall be completed upon contract award.

1.4.5.7 Information Awareness: All contractor employees with access to a government information system shall be registered in the ATCTS (Army Training Certification Tracking System) (https://atc.us.army.mil/iastar/index.php) prior to commencement of services, and shall successfully complete the DOD Information Assurance awareness training prior to access to the IS and then annually thereafter. (https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA/).

1.4.5.8 WATCH Training. The contractor with an area of performance within an Army-controlled installation, facilities or area shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program. This local 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 or the KO. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The contractor shall report completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training.

1.4.5.9 OPSEC Training. In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee, to the COR, or to the KO if a COR is not assigned, within 15 calendar days after completion of training. Level 1 OPSEC training is available at http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/.

1.4.6 Physical Security. The contractor shall safeguard all Government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

1.4.6.1 Key Control. The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring all keys/key cards issued by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued by the Government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall include procedures covering key control in the QC Plan. Such procedures shall include turn in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.4.6.1.1 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated the contractor shall, upon direction by the KO, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the Government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform rekeying. When the replacement of locks or re-keying is performed by the Government, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock or locks shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

1.4.6.1.2 The contactor shall prohibit the use of the Government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contactor employees engaged in the performance of services in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the KO.

1.4.7 Special Qualifications: The contractor shall hire and staff qualified personnel who can communicate with government representatives and diners. The Contractor shall ensure that employees are legal residents of the United States, qualified, possess the skills, knowledge, and training to satisfactorily perform the services required by the contract. Personnel performing work under this contract shall not be considered employees of the Government. All employees assigned by the Contractor to perform work under this contract shall be able to do the assigned work. (NOTE: The Government does not provide training to contractors. Contractors must ensure that any personnel performing under a contract are fully trained, licensed, certified and qualified to provide services.)

1.4.7.1 Standards: Personnel shall be citizens of the United States (US) or possess a valid U.S. Immigration T-151 or I-94, Alien Registration Card. Personnel shall read, write, speak, and understand English. Personnel shall be free of felony criminal records.

1.4.7.2 All employees must practice personal hygiene at all times. Annually all employees must be instructed in personal hygiene. To the extent required by law, all employees shall be instructed in the prevention of spreading communicable diseases and exposure to blood borne pathogens. This instruction must include information on AIDS and standards of TB MED 530, Occupational and Environmental Health Food Sanitation. The contractor’s personnel shall be trained in the fundamentals of nutrition.

1.4.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations Subpart 42.5. The KO, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contacting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.4.9 Contract Manager (CM): The contactor shall designate a CM who shall ensure performance under this contract. The name of this person, and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the CM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO. The CM or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The CM shall work through the COR, (or the KO if a COR is not assigned), to resolve issues, receive technical instructions, and ensure adequate performance of services. The CM shall ensure that contractor employees do not perform any services outside the scope of the contract without an official modification issued by the KO. The CM shall ensure contractor employees understand that services performed outside the scope of the contract are performed wholly at the expense of the contractor.

1.4.10 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression that they are Government employees. The contractor’s status as a “contractor” shall be predominantly displayed in all correspondence types (to include signature blocks on email) and dealings with Government or nonGovernment entities/ Contractor personnel shall wear identification badges distinguishing themselves as such. The badges shall have the company name, employee name and the word “contractor” displayed. The contractor shall retrieve all identification media (including vehicle passes) from their employees who depart employment for any reason. All identification media (i.e., badges and vehicles passes) shall be returned to the KO within 14 days of an employee’s departure.

1.4.11. Combating Trafficking in Persons: The United States Government has adopted a zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. Contractors and contractor employees shall not engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract; procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract; or use forced labor in the performance of the contract. The Contractor shall notify its employees of the United States Government’s zero tolerance policy, the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees or subcontractors that violate the US Government policy as described at FAR 22.17.

1.4.12 Data Rights: The Government has unlimited rights to all documents/material produced under this contract. All documents and materials, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.4.13 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI): The contractor and subcontractor personnel performing services under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent OCIs, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The contractor shall notify the KO immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the KO to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the KO and in the event the KO unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the KO may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2.0 Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1.1 CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.3 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government designated by the KO to monitor contractor performance. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.4 DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5 DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered and includes nonmanufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6 KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7 PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10 QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11 SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12 WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.13 WORK WEEK. Monday through Sunday.

2.2 ACRONYMS:

AEI Army Enterprise Infrastructure AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation AT/OPSEC Antiterrorism/Operational Security CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFAC Dining Facility DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation GFP/M/E/S Government Furnished Property/Material/Equipment/Services IA Information Assurance IS Information System(s) KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest ODC Other Direct Costs PII Personally Identifiable Information PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program RTI Regional Training Institute TE Technical Exhibit

3.0 Government Furnished Property, Material, Equipment and Services (GFP/M/E/S): The Government will provide the property, material, equipment, and/or services listed below solely for the purpose of performance under this contract:

3.0.1 Specified GFP and services shall only be used in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not remove GFP from the RTI or supported areas without review and approval of the contracting officer. The contractor shall not be responsible for “fair wear and usage” of GFP.

3.0.2 Marking Property: The contractor shall not mark or affix decals, emblems or signs portraying the contractor’s name or logo on Government facilities or equipment.

3.1 Property: The Government will furnish the necessary workspace for the contractor to perform services outlined in this PWS to include a full service kitchen and other items necessary to maintain a full service kitchen and an office with desk space, telephone and computer.

3.1.1 Property Control Plan The contractor shall develop, maintain, and implement a Property Control Plan (PCP) in accordance with FAR 52.245-1. The contractor shall submit a written PCP to the Contracting Officer prior to performance and after joint inventory of GFP and subsistence is conducted by the contractor and the government. The contractor shall submit an inventory discrepancy report to the Contracting Officer five work days after completion of joint inventory. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of loss or damage of GFP NLT two work days after discovery of loss or damage.

3.2 Inventories:

3.2.1 Initial Inventory. An initial inventory of GFP shall be performed by the Contractor during the transition period. The condition status of the property will be determined to ensure suitability for its intended use. Within 5 work days after inventory completion, the Contractor shall provide an automated inventory list that is FAR 52.245-1 compliant, includes total dollar value and number of property items, and represents the inventory results. The Contractor shall keep current the inventory list (e.g. quantities received, issued, balance on hand, etc.) as changes occur.

3.2.2. If the Contractor fails to participate in the initial inventory, he shall accept the GFP technical exhibit as complete and accurate and the equipment condition as suitable for its intended use.

3.2.3. Semi-Annual and Annual Inventories. The Contractor shall perform an annual and semi-annual inventory of GFP listed at TE 3. Contractor inventories shall be performed of the type (e.g., wall to wall) approved in the PCSP. The Contractor shall provide a written report of the inventory results along with an up-to-date automated GFP property list to the Property Administrator no later than 5 working days after inventory complete date. The Contractor shall conduct special inventories as requested by the Property Administrator.

3.2.4. Completion Inventory. One month prior to contract completion or termination, a joint inventory of GFP shall be conducted by the Contractor and the successor while observed by the Government. The Contractor shall prepare, certify as accurate and submit a final detailed inventory report along with an updated automated GFP property list that represents the inventory results. The Government reserves the right to adjust the milestones for completion/termination inventory.

3.3 Equipment: See Technical Exhibit 3.

3.4 Utilities: All utilities in the facility will be available for the contactor’s use in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

3.5 Stewardship Property Records: The contractor shall accept and account for all GFP listed in this contract.

3.6 Maintenance: Major Maintenance, repair, and replacement of GFP will remain the responsibility of the government with the exception of minor user level preventive maintenance. Contractor shall maintain equipment maintenance (IAW DA PAM 738-750). Contact the COR immediately upon major maintenance issue needs of GFP.

3.7 Reporting: The contractor shall report GFP that is lost, theft, damaged, destroyed or consumed in excess quantities. Notify the Contracting Officer (KO) by verbal means upon discovery of loss, damaged and unaccountable GFP. Provide written report within two days of verbal notification. Submit Letter of Fact and Finding submitted to the Contracting Officer within 15 days after discovery of lost, damaged, destroyed, or consumed in excess, GFP.

3.8 Facilities: The government will furnish facilities described in TE 2 and other existing facilities attachments such as garbage/trash storage, outside storage areas, apron space, buildings and sheds. The government will be responsible for facilities engineering support of the facilities furnished. The contractor shall not make any alterations to spaces except with prior written permission of the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall, as directed by the Contracting Officer, restore facilities and areas to the condition in which received, fair wear and tear excepted, at time of contract completion or termination of this contract, except as otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

3.9 Subsistence: The government will furnish all subsistence items through direct vendor delivery to the DFAC. The subsistence ordering list will be generated by the contractor and approved and ordered through the COR.

4.0 Contractor Furnished Property, Materials, and Equipment (CFP/M/E):

4.1 General: Except for those items specifically stated to be Government-Furnished in Paragraph 3.0, the contractor shall furnish everything required to perform these services as indicated in Paragraph 1.1. The contractor shall purchase and maintain an inventory of expendable durable supplies adequate to sustain normal facility operation without delay.

4.2 Expendable Products: The contractor shall purchase all expendable products required for the safe, sanitary and efficient operation of this dining facility operation. Products shall include such things as plastic utensils, paper napkins, aprons, head and beard nets, disposable hats, butcher paper, plastic wraps for food storage and protection, disposable and non-disposable gloves and all other necessary expendable products required for the preparation, service and storage of food and food products. The contractor shall also provide all products and cleaning supplies necessary for the proper sanitation of the kitchen and dining areas under the control of the contractor.

4.3 Identification Badges: The contractor shall furnish employee identification badges.

4.4 Uniforms and Special Type Clothing: The contractor shall furnish employee uniforms and special type clothing (jackets, rubber gloves, aprons, hats and hairnets, etc.).

4.5. Protective Gloves: The contractor shall furnish all protective surgical and rubber gloves for performing standard foodservice operations and for those employees with open cuts, sores, or abnormal skin conditions on their hands.

4.6 Equipment The contractor may, with the written permission of the Contracting Officer, install equipment, fixtures, and furnishings in government facilities. These items shall be marked to identify contractor ownership and be readily removable. The installation, maintenance, and removal costs, to include the cost to return the facility to its original condition, shall be borne by the contractor.

5.0 Requirements: The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel and items stated in paragraph 4.0 in order to conduct Full Food Service operations to include menu planning, cooking, serving and cleaning for the following meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner to be served in the dining facility and To Go meals when necessary. The estimated numbers of meals during the Base Period are: 15,142 Breakfasts; 15,142 Lunches, 15,055 Dinners. These meals shall resemble the portion, variety and quality expected at established restaurants and TM 10-412.

5.1 On-Site Management: The contractor shall provide a dining facility manager to oversee and manage contract operations. The dining facility manager or a designated assistant shall be present during all operating hours of the dining facility. The contractor shall submit names to the KO within two days of this designation of duties. The dining facility manager or alternate shall direct work, be responsible for performance in the facility and be responsible for meeting the specified performance standards. The onsite manager shall have a minimum of two years supervisory or management experience in managing a food service operation of similar or greater complexity including some catering experience. This position requires a minimum of an Associate Food Service Degree or equivalent training. The on-site manager will meet bi-weekly with the COR to address food service issues and encourage mutual cooperation and a good relationship with the RTI.

5.2 Minimum Staffing Levels: The contractor shall staff the operation with the optimum number of employees for efficient operation at all times. The contractor will place emphasis on quality of service.

5.2.1 Staffing Plan: The contractor will submit a staffing plan to the KO no later than 5 days after receipt of contract. The staffing plan identifies adequate staffing and includes the labor categories and number of personnel. The staffing plan labels the intended methodology for accomplishing the following: accommodate fluctuating workloads, minimize turnover, recruit and retain qualified experienced personnel, cross-training and cross-utilization of personnel.

5.3 Delivery and Receiving: The contractor shall be responsible for all delivery and receipt activities, including, but not limited to, unloading and loading, proper storage and cleaning of areas used. All subsistence will be off loaded in a timely manner to ensure the food temperatures remain at a safe level per TB MED 530.

5.4 Food Preparation and Menu Requirements:

5.4.1 Preparation: The contractor shall prepare all food to the greatest extent possible, on the day it is to be served. Salads and sandwiches should be prepared as close as possible to the time of serving. Preparation methods will follow food nutritional practices to insure that nutrient, textural and flavor characteristics of the food are maintained. Progressively prepare food items to ensure optimum freshness, flavor, color, texture, and nutritional value. All foods must be garnished when practical. Serving lines are to be well stocked throughout the entire meal. The last customer is to be offered the same range of choice as the first. Recipes may be adjusted to lower salt, sugar, and fat content or increase the use of whole wheat flour on menu items where the quality of the finished product is not degraded. All serving equipment and dispensers for food items must be clean at all times. Stainless steel equipment must be spotless and cleaned with stainless steel cleaner daily and/or as needed. Lines are to be adequately decorated at all times with seasonal displays and food related items. All hot food must reach the customers at 140 degrees or above, and all cold foods will be below 40 degrees.

5.4.2 Portions: The contractor shall comply with industry standards for portions size. Servings will be in accordance with TM 10-412 and the latest edition of DA PAM 30-22, Operating Procedures for the Army Food Program. All portions served shall be as specified on the daily menu, and any additional menu items determined at the beginning or during the contract period per mutual contract between the COR and the contractor. A customer being served has the option of requesting a smaller portion. Such a request will not be initiated by the Vendor. The vendor shall offer two entrée selections at each meal.

5.4.3 The contractor shall develop a 14 day menu that is in accordance with this guide and the highest industry standards and of a restaurant style meal. Menus must be 100% in compliance with AR 30-22 & DA PAM 30-22. The contractor shall submit the menu to the COR. The COR shall approve/modify submitted menu two weeks prior to the start of the cycle. The COR will order the food. The contractor shall only make changes to the menu with prior approval from the COR. DA Form 3034 (Production Schedule) will be used to demonstrate:

5.4.3.1 Current menu guide is being followed.

5.4.3.2 Technical Manual 10-412 (Armed Forces Recipe Service) is being used.

5.4.3.3 Work is being assigned properly.

5.4.3.4 Disposition of subsistence used in preparing menu items.

5.4.4 Minimum Daily Menu Specifications:

5.4.4.1 Breakfast

5.4.4.1.1 Natural Juices –Fresh or frozen, orange and grape plus one other choice.

5.4.4.1.2 Fruit – Fresh, frozen or canned, with a minimum of two choices. One may be canned.

5.4.4.1.3 Yogurt – Several varieties available.

5.4.4.1.4 Assorted Dry Cereals – Four (4) varieties every day. One (1) without sugar.

5.4.4.1.5 Meat – Choice of two meats each day. Four (4) varieties each week. Varieties can come from the following: Sliced bacon, ham, sausage or turkey links/patty; luncheon sausage. Minced bacon or ham may substituted for this meat requirement.

5.4.4.1.6 Meatless Entrée – Pancakes or waffles.

5.4.4.1.7 Eggs – Served every day/ serving size will be least two eggs.

5.4.4.1.8 Potatoes – Available when eggs are served. Potato offering is to be varied as determined by the contractor.

5.4.4.1.9 Pastries – Minimum choice of two (2) (muffin, cobbler, etc.) baked fresh daily. Bagels or English muffins may be served as a pastry.

5.4.4.1.10 Condiments – Includes but not limited to hot sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, butter, jelly, honey, peanut butter packets, creamer, sugar, sweetener and any item to enhance the taste of the item offered, for example; honey or syrup for pancakes or waffles.

5.4.4.1.11 Beverages – Includes but not limited to 1% milk, 2% milk, skim milk, hot chocolate, coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, fruit juices and a variety of carbonated beverages.

5.4.4.1.12 Breads – White and wheat bread must be available at every meal. Raisin bread is optional.

5.4.4.1.13 Instant Cooked Cereal – Three varieties of assorted packets of instant cooked cereal each day.

5.4.4.2 Lunch

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5.4.4.2.2 Soup – “Homemade” preferred and rotated to provide variety. Chili can be offered as a substitute.

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5.4.4.2.4 Entrée –A choice of two entrees. “One meat shall be solid non-fabricated non-processed meat; the other one can be a fabricated or processed meat or non-fabricated and non-processed fish.” These meats shall be the following: Chicken, Roast beef, pork, lamb, veal, turkey, cured ham, grilled, baked, broiled or fried steaks, fish, chops or cutlets.

5.4.4.2.5 The daily lunch solid meat choice may include an alternate choice of an acceptable non-solid entrée with prior approval of the COR. The non-solid meat entrée may include a eight (8) to ten (10) ounce portion of an extended meat entrée such as Salisbury steak, breaded cutlets, meatloaf, or an eight (8) to ten (10) ounce portion of such items such as sirloin tips, beef stroganoff or Creole seafood where their costs are comparable to a solid fabricated or processed meat entrée and mutually agreed entrees.

5.4.4.2.6 A grilled or broiled eight (8) to ten (10) ounce boneless beef steak or roast beef rib shall be served once per week at lunch on any day Monday through Thursday. Exceptions shall require approval of the COR.

5.4.4.2.7 Additional choices may be offered but only with prior COR approval.

5.4.4.2.8 Potato, Pasta or Rice – Served daily. In addition, potato, corn, or taco chips, pretzels, cheese curls and other snack items shall be served daily. Dressing may be available when appropriate.

5.4.4.2.9 Vegetable – Fresh, frozen or canned. The contractor shall provide a choice of two. One may be canned.

5.4.4.2.10 Salad Bar –Consisting of as a minimum-Lettuce (Iceberg and Romaine), a choice of spinach leaves or mixed greens, and cottage cheese daily with a choice of 4 dressings to include one reduced fat and one low calorie and eight toppings to include two protein toppings served daily.

5.4.4.2.11 A minimum of two other salads: for example macaroni salad, potato salad, or pasta salad. Other salads and toppings must be rotated daily to provide variety. The toppings for salads must include, but not be limited to, the following items for every meal: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, bacon bits, chopped ham, cheese, chopped eggs, carrot sticks, celery sticks.

5.4.4.2.12 Salads for the field- Must consist of the following: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon bits, cheese and include 2 types of individual dressings

5.4.4.2.13 Ice cream- Two (2) types of dessert and one choice of Parfait (regular or flavored) provided daily.

5.4.4.2.14 Breads – White and wheat bread must be available at each meal. Raisin bread is optional. Also include one home baked/premade specialty bread, biscuit, dinner rolls or muffin.

5.4.4.2.15 Beverages – Includes but not limited to 1% milk, 2% milk, skim milk, hot chocolate, coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, fruit juices and a variety of carbonated beverages.

5.4.4.2.16 Condiments – Includes but not limited to hot sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, butter, jelly, honey, peanut butter packets, creamer, sugar, sweetener and any item to enhance the taste of the item offered. For example, sour cream and butter for baked potatoes, mustard and pickle relish for hamburgers.

5.4.4.3 Dinner

5.4.4.3.1 Soup – “Homemade” preferred and rotated to provide variety. Chili can be offered as a substitute.

5.4.4.3.2 Entrees –A choice of two entrees. “One meat shall be solid non-fabricated non-processed meat; the other one can be a fabricated or processed meat or non-fabricated and non-processed fish.” These meats shall be the following: Chicken, Roast beef, pork, lamb, veal, turkey, cured ham, grilled, baked, broiled or fried steaks, fish, chops or cutlets.

5.4.4.3.3 The daily dinner solid meat choice may include an alternate choice of an acceptable non-solid entrée with prior approval of the COR.