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This document is a Standard Form 30 (SF-30) Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract for a food service contract (Solicitation Number W912P825R0029) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Contracting Division in New Orleans. The amendment addresses questions from potential offerors regarding the food service operations contract and sets the cut-off date for questions to Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time.
The amendment includes detailed Q&A clarifying key contract requirements, such as dietary accommodations, special event support, equipment provisions, sanitation protocols, and proposal submission guidelines. Highlights include: the contractor must provide diverse, nutritionally compliant meals meeting U.S. Dietary Guidelines, support potential emergency meal services, comply with extensive health and sanitation regulations, provide allergen warnings, and undergo quarterly unannounced food handling inspections by the Army Veterinary Corps. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with NAICS code 722310, covering food service operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District facility.
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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
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)
30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84
STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
The above numbered Solicitation has been amended to:
1. Answ er prospective offerors questions.
2. Set the cut off date for questions to Friday, 01 Aug 2025, 11:00 AM local time.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
J 1 3
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 28-Jul-2025
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912P825R0029
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
11-Jul-2025
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.
Offer 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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter 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 NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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.)
10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
28-Jul-2025
CODE
USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION
ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 172
7400 LEAKE AVE.
NEW ORLEANS LA 70118-3651
W912P8 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
W912P825R0029
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
The following have been added by full text:
Q&A
Will the Government require accommodation of dietary-specific meals (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free), or adherence to specific nutritional guidelines?
As stated in the PWS, “It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor/Concessionaire to provide a variety of quality prepared foods. The variety, quality, and appearance shall be consistent with the highest approved food service industry standards, and the health standards established by the Army Regulations (AR). The Contractor/Concessionaire shall meet business and industry standards of quality and nutrition, and comply with and support the 1990 and all-subsequent revisions of the U. S. Dietary Guidelines (i.e., offer foods low in total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugar; such as lean meats, low-fat dairy products, vegetables, fruits, and grain products). The Contractor/Concessionaire shall use only vegetable oils low in saturated fats and in minimal amounts in their recipes; and in deep frying, pan frying, grill frying and baking.”
“The Contractor must provide warnings: Contractor/Concessionaire should provide allergen warnings to customers by including a list of allergens in the menu, providing ingredient lists, or using indicator symbols.”
Is the successful Offeror expected to support special events, after-hours functions, or holiday operations beyond daily cafeteria service?
As stated in the PWS, “During the contract there may be occasions that require meal service to be provided for Government and contract employees sequestered on the facility during the emergency events. It is typical for the Government to offer the Contractor/Concessionaire holding the cafeteria contract the right of first refusal to supply these meals. This may also require the Contractor/Concessionaire to be sequestered on the facility with the Government and other contract employees during the event. It is typical to have between 40 and 90 people on the facility during an emergency event.”
Will the Government provide Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) (e.g., kitchen appliances, serving counters), or is the contractor responsible for all required food service equipment?
Please refer to the section “Government Furnished Property/Responsibilities” for list of
GFE.
Beyond standard sanitation compliance, are there any additional inspection protocols, health certifications, or federal oversight requirements anticipated?
As stated in the PWS, “The minimum requirements, Army Regulations, local laws, codes, or regulations, requiring highest standards shall be followed. All requirements of the Health, Education, W912P825R0029 and Welfare Food Service Sanitation Manuals, Nos. 78-2091 78-2081, and the sanitary code of the State of Louisiana must be complied with along with the provisions of the Army Regulation listed. A copy of all applicable Army Regulations is available at NOD, whereas, other Federal Manuals are available free of charge from the nearest Regional Office of the Food and Drug Administration. State and local manuals are available through their respective health offices. The Contractor/Concessionaire must adhere to all of the details included in TB MED 530, Criteria for Cafeteria Inspections, EM 385-1-1 (March 2024), Safety and Health Requirements Manual, Bureau Medicine P5010, Chapter 1 and United States Public Health Service sanitation recommendations.”
”Unannounced food handling and sanitary inspections will be conducted by the Army Veterinary Corps to ensure compliance with established health and safety standards.
These inspections will take place no less than once per quarter and may occur at any time without prior notice. The results of each inspection will be formally provided to both the contractor and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for review and necessary action.
Should deficiencies be identified, a follow-up inspection will be scheduled to verify corrective measures have been implemented and conditions meet required standards.”
For the Table C-1 pricing, is the Offeror required to include both the unit price and total extended value per item, or will the Government calculate totals independently?
Unit price only.
Has the Government established a benchmark price range or historical incumbent pricing that should guide our proposed menu pricing for fairness and realism?
The techniques and procedures described under FAR 15.404(b) will be the primary means of assessing proposal reasonableness. Historical pricing will not be distributed.
Are internally prepared financial statements (e.g., income statement, balance sheet) acceptable for the financial capability section, or must documentation be CPA-audited or reviewed?
Yes.
Does the 25-page limit apply to the entire proposal package, including required forms such as Table C-1 and the Past Performance Questionnaire, or are these considered attachments excluded from the page count?
The 25-page limit applies to the entire proposal package including required forms such as Table C-1 and the Past Performance Questionnaire.
For submission through DoD SAFE, is there a required file naming convention or metadata format to facilitate tracking and compliance?
Please include vendor name and solicitation number in the file name. PDF or Word files are acceptable.
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