DFAC_Q_and_A.pdf

Questions and Answers W912K6-17-Q-0005

Q1: The SOW states:

3.3 Equipment: The government will provide equipment to hold and serve the meal, as well as equipment needed for the cleaning of the dining area.

Will the government provide equipment to cook the meal as well, or does that have to be done off-site?

A1: That will need to be done off site.

Q2: How many personnel are being fed?

A2: See “Meal Numbers” spread sheet. January is heaviest month. Subsequent months less personnel, exact numbers to be determined.

Q3: 1.1.3 - Can you clarify the period of performance as 1.1.3 of SOW has the POP as 1/4/17 thru 4/30/17 however item 4 Description of Services of the Synopsis states "…provide catered meals one year from award date."

A3: The length of this contract all depends on completion of dining hall remodeling. Contract is needed through 4/30/17. Renewal based on need will not exceed one year past start date.

Q4: 1.1.4 - Approved Menu - this is a short turn around requirement -Does a full 14 day menu need to be included with proposal or can a “sample" menu be provided as long as menu is approved prior to start of contract?

A4: No, 14 day menu is the requirement.

Q5: 1.3.4.1 - if unscheduled gate closure occurs - how much notice would contractor be given regarding gate closures as it states “contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays"?

A5: Vendor will be notified as soon as unexpected base closure is known.

Q6: 1.3.8 - Responsible for feeding Soldiers and Free State Challenge - how many Soldiers, Cadets and Cadres are expected per meal?

A6: See attachment “Meal Numbers”

Q7: 1.3.18 - Prepare bag/box lunch meals - if bag/box meal is required would this replace the hot lunch? When would contractor be notified that a bag/box meal is required?

A7: See attachment “Meal Numbers”. The first and the fifteen of each month the vendor will receive the headcount for the following month. The spreadsheet will have the required bag/box meals included on it when it is submitted.

Q8: Is government looking for offerors to price each meal separately (breakfast, lunch (hot), bag/box lunch, and dinner (hot))?

A8: The government is looking for the price per meal in general. If there are going to be a cost differences between the meals, price per meal is required.

Q9:1.3.12 - Contractor responsible for removing all trash from the building- will the government be providing trash cans & liners? Is there location on site to dispose of the trash? Or should contractor expect to dispose of off-site?

Questions and Answers W912K6-17-Q-0005

A9: Yes the contractor will be responsible for removing the trash and cleaning the feeding area.

The government will provide both trash cans and liners as well as cleaning products. A dumpster is in the back of the building that can be utilized.

Q10: 1.8 Contractor Travel - under what circumstance would contractor travel be required under this solicitation? Would contractor be reimbursed for contract related travel cost?

A10: Not applicable at this time

Q11: 5.1.1 - Will contractor staff be required to attend Army Food Safety and Sanitation training? When and how long is training?

A11: According to TB MED 530 Tri-Service all works serving the meals must come through the training. The training will take 1-3 hours to complete, the vendor has to schedule when they would like for me to conduct the training. All the TB MED 530 Tri-Service states that a supervisor must be present on all shifts.

Q13: Is there a current contract in place? If so what is the current contract price?

A13: No there is not a current contract in place.

Q14: Is this just a temporary contract? and will a larger one will be coming out soon?

A14: See Q3 and A3

Q15: What is the purpose for the 4 month contract?

A15: See Q3 and A3