QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SOLICITATION W912L1-23-Q-1035.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

SOLICITATION: W912L1-23-Q-1035

PROJECT: NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CATERED MEAL

LOCATION: CAMP SWIFT, BASTROP, TEXAS

Q: How would you like the proposal submitted?

Answer: All quotes are to be submitted by the due date of June 13, 2023, 10:00AM.

Input Price. Price for all CLINs, including unit price, total price per CLIN and total quoted price on the combine/synopsis solicitation.

Provide as shown on Page 19:

Meal Preparation Method.

The contractor shall confirm their proposed meal preparation.

Mobile Kitchen Commercial Kitchen within 10 miles from the event At the vendor site and driven to the event; if this is selected, include approximate mileage ___ miles Other: Explain.

See 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Addendum

Q: Confirm that facilities to cook in are available?

Answer: As Shown in the PWS in 1.2 A catered meal is defined as “a meal prepared in a commercial establishment for consumption there or delivered to a specific location or prepared at the consumption site using the caterer’s portable equipment and subsistence supplies.” There is no authority for a caterer to use Government-furnished equipment or Government-furnished facilities to prepare the meals.

Q: Is there a kitchen on site the government has available to rent?

Answer: As Shown in the PWS in 1.2 Caterers may locate a self- sustaining kitchen trailer or food truck at the requested location. Cooking tents and open/outdoor cooking are not authorized on location.

Q. In order to support a small catering business fulfill the request, would it be possible for them to receive 50% of the funds up front/before starting the work due to the large quantity of items/meals required for the catering...If they win the contract?

Answer: No, 50% of funding will not be paid to the vendor up front/before starting work.

Q: What is the size of the space for a mobile kitchen?

Answer: As Shown in the PWS in 1.2 Caterers may locate a self- sustaining kitchen trailer or food truck at the requested location. Cooking tents and open/outdoor cooking are not authorized on location. Caterers preparing meals off site must ensure food safety precautions are adhere to at all times.

Q: What type of power would be available in the mobile kitchen space?

Answer: The power inside the mobile trailer is the responsibility of the owner.

Q. Will there be storage space/area for things such as Coffee Maker?

Answer: If you are providing coffee, the vendor should be prepared to have insulated containers, equipment for coffee that would maintain the temperature.

Q: Will there be Soldier members requiring meals that are not in the field?

Answer: Yes, See Combined Synopsis for Head count

Q: Will the Unit provide insulated food containers for BRK meals only On CLIN 0003 from 17- 23 of June?

Answer: The vendor will provide all equipment required to be in compliance with keeping food at the proper temperature and to prevent meal from being delivered lukewarm/Cold.

Q: Will the unit pickup/return insulated food container BRK meals only On CLIN 0003 from 17-23 of June?

Answer: The unit Point of contact (POC) will receive the insulted food container with food and all supplies required to serve the BRK meals to include foam take out plates with a lid and compartments. The food containers will be return at the dinner meals to the vendor.

END OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR W912L1-23-Q-1035 PER AMENDMENT