Joint Base Andrews Food Services (DFAC)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for full food service operations at Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Maryland. The objective is to provide feeding operations that improve resiliency and readiness, optimize Airman performance, and ensure Airmen are fit to fight.

• Freedom Hall Dining Facility: Provides full meal service, including carry-out, meeting nutritional needs per Department of Air Force (DAF) guidance.

• In-Flight Kitchen Services: Provides boxed meals for passengers and crews for flying missions on a 24-hour basis, and for ground operations.

• 89th Airlift Wing Support: Provides full-culinary service for Distinguished Visitors (DV) operations, including main and executive flight kitchens, and brigade kitchen support. This includes assisting, training, and advising Flight Attendants.

• Menu Planning (following Air Force Corporate 28-day rotating menu and specific mission needs for 89th AW).

• Menu Boards and Website updates.

• Subsistence and Material Handling (receiving, inspecting, storing, and inventorying food items).

• Storeroom Functions (requisitioning, documenting, and inventory management).

• Food Preparation, Cooking, and Service (adhering to FDA Food Code, Air Force Manuals, and standard recipes).

• Extended Mission Support for the 89th Airlift Wing (preparation, packaging, and presentation for missions up to 30+ days).

• Special Dietary Requirements accommodation (vegan, kosher, halal, etc.).

• Housekeeping Services (cleaning and sanitizing all food service areas, equipment, and facilities).

• Sanitation Requirements (compliance with federal and Air Force mandates).

• Waste Management and Ground Maintenance.

• Food Service Accounting and Management of Air Force Food Accounts.

• Cashier Services.

• Maintenance of Government-furnished equipment.

• Performance objectives are summarized in Section III, including thresholds for menu posting, online menu updates, food preparation accuracy, accounting reports, food safety, and sanitation ratings.

• Performance is assessed on an "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" basis.

• Freedom Hall Dining Facility: Building 1628, operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

• Executive Kitchen (89th Airlift Wing): Building 1658, operates 5 days per week, 0800-1600 hours (weekends/extended hours possible with COR approval).

• Secret Security Clearance: Required for all personnel supporting the 89th Airlift Wing.

• Personnel: Stable workforce required (<=90% turnover), no vacant positions for more than 30 days.

• Key Personnel: Executive Chef, Sous Chef, First Cooks, Second Cook for Brigade Kitchen.

• Government Furnished Property: Facilities, fixtures, equipment, materials, and subsistence will be provided.

• Contractor Furnished Goods: Consumable supplies, commercial telephone service, housekeeping supplies, and contractor meals.

• Training: Contractor responsible for food handler training, fire prevention, and training of Air Force personnel.

• Quality Control: Contractor must develop and maintain an effective quality control program.

• Reporting: Various reports required, including equipment inventory, monthly reports, and quality status reports.

• Deliverables: Equipment Inventory, Monthly Reports, Quality Control Plan, Kickoff Meeting Agenda, Transition-Out Plan, Employee List, Resumes for Key Personnel, etc.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 6, a Pricing Sheet for the "Joint Base Andrews DFAC Full Food Service and 89th Executive In-Flight Kitchen Service Recompete." It outlines the CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) and associated quantities for services to be provided during the Base Year and Option Years.

• Base Year (30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027): Details CLINs for Food Services at Freedom Hall and the In-Flight Kitchen, extended hours, repair/replacement services, and specific staffing (Executive Chef, Sous Chef, First Cooks, Second Cook). All CLINs are listed with a quantity and unit, but unit and total prices are $0.0 for the Base Year.
• Option Year 1 (30 Mar 2027 - 29 Mar 2028): Mirrors the CLIN structure of the Base Year, but unit and total prices are left blank.
• Option Year 2 (30 Mar 2028 - 29 Mar 2029): Also mirrors the Base Year CLIN structure, with unit and total prices left blank.
• Total Contract Value: Stated as $0.0.

This pricing sheet provides the structure for the services required under the PWS. Bidders will need to use this format to propose their pricing for each CLIN. The zeroed-out prices in the Base Year and blank fields in Option Years indicate that specific pricing details are expected to be filled in by the bidder as part of their proposal, based on the requirements detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and serves as a continuation of the solicitation provision. It provides specific instructions for preparing offers, including:

• Offer Preparation: Offers must be complete, self-sufficient, and directly respond to solicitation requirements, in addition to the base FAR 52.212-1 instructions.
• System Registration: Vendors must be registered in SAM and WAWF prior to award.
• Submission Format: Offers must be submitted electronically as a single copy, including all required clause fill-ins, by the closing date and time.
• Exceptions: Any exceptions to solicitation terms must be identified with rationale within seven (7) working days of initial posting.
• Offer Components: The offer response must consist of three separate factors: Technical Capability, Price (Attachment 8), and Past Performance Survey. A DD Form 254 for a Secret Security Requirement is also required.
• Question Deadline: Questions must be submitted by 10:00 AM ET on Monday, February 23, 2026. Answers will be posted to SAM.gov by 12:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
• Delivery: Offers are to be emailed to raffaele.simpson.ctr@us.af.mil and heather.roe.1@us.af.mil.
• Bidders Library: All solicitation documentation, including the PWS and attachments, are available on SAM.gov.
• Preference: Competition is unrestricted, but priority consideration is given to State Licensing Agencies (SLAs) under the Randolph-Sheppard Act for operating cafeterias on DoD property. Specifically, the Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (MBEPB) will receive preference if their bid falls within the competitive range.
• Evaluation Factors: Offerors will be evaluated using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Technical Capability will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable. Price will be determined fair and reasonable. Past Performance will be rated Satisfactory or higher. Technical Capability and Past Performance combined will be considered significantly more important than Price.
• Technical Capability Sub-factors: Management/Staffing Approach and Mobilization/Transition Approach.
• Past Performance: Up to three (3) most recent and relevant contracts (performed within the last three years for at least six months) are required, with at least one as a prime contractor. A POC for each reference is required.

This addendum modifies and supplements the original solicitation instructions, particularly regarding offer preparation, submission requirements, evaluation factors, and specific deadlines for questions and answers.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding Solicitation FA286026Q0003, clarifying various aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and solicitation requirements.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): The CBA (Attachment #5) will be included in the amended solicitation to ensure accurate cost data for offerors.
• Storeroom Functions (PWS 2.4): Procedures for storeroom functions related to the 89th Airlift Wing are forthcoming.
• Fleet Items Acquisition (PWS 2.5): The contractor is required to acquire specific fleet items. Unloading and breakdown of mission-related supplies will be between the loading dock and designated storage areas.
• Food Account Standards (PWS 2.7): Standards for food accounts for the 89th Airlift Wing are forthcoming.
• Ground Maintenance (PWS 2.10.2): Clarification on whether ground maintenance is required for the 89th Airlift Wing building is forthcoming.
• Consumable Supplies (PWS 5.7.1): Consumable supplies apply to Freedom Hall only. Revisions to PWS 5.7.1 have been made.
• Utility Line Connections (PWS 6.8.2): Clarification on maintenance for utility line connections is provided in the revised PWS.
• Decorating (PWS 6.10.1): Decorating requirements apply to Freedom Hall only.
• DD Form 254: Offerors are to complete contractor/subcontractor information; the DD254 will be finalized post-award.
• Security Clearances: Key personnel do not need an active secret security clearance on day 1. Sponsorship for clearances by the USAF is forthcoming.
• Program Manager: The Program Manager does not require a security clearance and is a separate role from the Executive Chef.
• Government Personnel: Government personnel will participate in routine operations; facilities are not fully contractor-operated.
• Incumbent Staffing Matrix: Not available; refer to PWS for expected workloads.
• Boxed Meal Counts: Average and peak boxed meal counts are detailed in PWS, Section VII, Technical Exhibit II.
• Floor Equipment: Floor equipment (auto scrubbers, pressure washers) is provided and maintained by the Government.
• Small Business Subcontracting Plan: Due at the time and date listed in block 8 of the SF 1449.
• Facility Clearance (FCL): The contractor is not required to hold an FCL.
• Site Visit: No site visit will be conducted.
• Union Coverage: Refer to Attachment 5 - Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Several PWS sections have been revised or clarified. Offerors should review these Q&As carefully to ensure accurate proposal preparation. The CBA will be added as an attachment. The DD Form 254 completion instructions and Small Business Subcontracting Plan due date are clarified.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation FA286026Q0003 dated 17 February 2026.

Key changes include:

• Extension of Response Due Time and Date: The response due time is extended to 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and the due date is extended to Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

• Correction of Attachment Reference: The reference number for "Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters" has been corrected to Attachment 9.

• Inclusion of Updated Documents: An updated Performance Work Statement (PWS) and updated Questions & Answers have been added.

• Solicitation/Contract Form (Response Due Time and Date)

• Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters (Attachment Reference)

The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 4 March 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Son Quality Food Company and the Industrial, Technical and Professional Employees Union, OPEIU Local 4873, AFL-CIO. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment for non-supervisory food service employees at the Andrews Air Force Base Dining Hall in Camp Springs, MD.

• Duration: The agreement is effective from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2027, with provisions for automatic renewal.
• Union Recognition and Security: Details the company's recognition of the union as the sole bargaining agent and outlines union membership requirements.
• Wages and Compensation: Includes detailed wage scales and overtime pay rates, with specific appendices for current and future rates.
• Benefits: Covers health and welfare contributions, pension benefits, vacation, holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty compensation.
• Working Conditions: Addresses probationary periods, seniority, layoff and recall procedures, uniforms, safety equipment, and government requirements.
• Grievance and Arbitration: Outlines the procedures for handling grievances and arbitration.
• Supplemental Agreement: A supplemental agreement dated November 2, 2025, updates wage and health/welfare contribution rates effective November 1, 2025.

This document is crucial for any bidder intending to provide food service at the Andrews Air Force Base Dining Hall. It establishes the labor terms and conditions that will apply to the workforce, including wage rates, benefits, and working conditions. Understanding this CBA is essential for accurate cost estimation and operational planning for any potential offeror.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a floor plan for Building 1628, 1st Floor, at JB Andrews, specifically detailing the layout for "Freedom Hall" and identifying units as either "316 FSS" or "common" areas. It serves as a visual reference for the physical space.

• Floor plan layout of Building 1628, 1st Floor.
• Identification of various rooms and spaces, including offices, restrooms, kitchen, dining, support areas, mechanical rooms, closets, and hallways.
• Designation of units as either "316 FSS" or "common".
• Room numbers (e.g., 1628-0001-001) and their associated use and unit designation.
• A legend clarifying the "316 FSS" and "common" designations.
• Control information indicating it is controlled by USAF, AFCCEC/CP, with CUI Category: GPI Limited, and POC: 316 CES.

This floor plan is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout of the facility where services may be performed. It helps in visualizing the scope of work, potential logistical challenges, and the spatial requirements for any proposed operations within Building 1628, 1st Floor.

Solicitation

This solicitation is for Food Services at Joint Base Andrews (DFAC), specifically for Freedom Hall, In-Flight Kitchen, and extended hours. The acquisition aims to procure comprehensive food service support.

• Provision of all necessary personnel, supervision, management, plant, and services for food operations at Freedom Hall and the In-Flight Kitchen.

• Support for extended service hours at both locations.

• Management of "Other Direct Costs" for Freedom Hall and In-Flight Kitchen repair/replacement services, requiring pre-authorization for any breakdowns not caused by the contractor.

• Provision of specific culinary staff including Executive Chef (Kitchen Manager), Sous Chef, First Cooks, and Second Cooks.

• Development and submission of a "Transition-In Plan" to ensure a seamless transition from the incumbent contractor.

• The contract includes a base period and multiple option periods.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all line items.

• Product Service Code: S203.

• NAICS Code: 722310 with a size standard of $47,000,000.00.

• Solicitation Issue Date: February 17, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM.

• The evaluation will consider Technical Capability (Management Staffing Approach, Mobilization and Transition Approach), Past Performance, and Price. Technical and Past Performance are considered significantly more important than Price.

• The acquisition is currently listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 by reference, with addenda.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• A list of attachments is provided, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Past Performance Survey, Wage Determination, DD254, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Pricing Sheet, facility floor plans, Government Furnished Property, and an addendum to FAR 52.212-1.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, an Excel spreadsheet named 'Attachment 8 GFP Bldg 1628 Freedom Hall.xlsx', appears to be a detailed inventory list of Government Furnished Property (GFP) for Building 1628, Freedom Hall. It lists various equipment and items categorized by area (Conference Room, Dining Room, Serving Area, Scullery, Kitchen, Storage Area).

The list includes specific items such as:

• Kitchen and dining equipment (ovens, grills, refrigerators, freezers, mixers, sinks, tables, chairs, serving counters, dishwashers)
• Small appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, popcorn makers)
• Furniture (TVs, stands, lecterns, chairs, tables, condiment counters, display cases)
• Utensils and serving ware (dispensers, carts, trays)
• Safety equipment (AED, stop the bleed kits)
• Miscellaneous items (flags, pictures, safes, walkie talkies, snow blower, pallet jacks, coolers, surveillance system, picnic tables, outdoor waste receptacles)

Each item is listed with its nomenclature, and in some cases, a National Stock Number (NSN) or specific model/part number, and a quantity.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the existing equipment and property that will be provided by the government for the performance of the contract. It helps in assessing the scope of work, potential installation or integration requirements, and the overall condition of the facility's assets. Bidders should review this list to determine how these items will impact their proposed approach, resource allocation, and pricing.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for full food service operations at Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Maryland. The primary goal is to provide feeding operations that improve resiliency, readiness, optimize Airman performance, and ensure Airmen are fit to fight.

This PWS covers three main areas:

• Main Dining Facility (Freedom Hall): Full meal service, including carry-out options, adhering to Department of Air Force (DAF) nutritional guidance.
• In-Flight Kitchen Services (Freedom Hall): Provision of boxed meals for passengers and crews supporting flying missions on a 24-hour basis, as well as for ground operations.
• 89th Airlift Wing Support: Full-culinary services for Distinguished Visitors (DV) operations, including main flight kitchen services, executive flight kitchen services, and brigade kitchen support. This includes assisting, training, and advising Flight Attendants to meet nutritional needs and culinary demands of DVs.

Key tasks include menu planning, menu boards and website updates, subsistence and material handling, storeroom functions, food preparation, cooking, serving, food service accounting, housekeeping, sanitation, waste management, and ground maintenance.

Performance objectives are summarized in Section III, "Service Summary," with specific thresholds and remedies for non-compliance. Key performance areas include:

• Timely posting of menus and updating online menus.

• Food preparation according to recipe cards and approved menus.

• Accurate accounting and reporting.

• Proper food handling, sanitation, and housekeeping standards.

• Maintaining subsistence issues within specified percentages.

• Timely reconciliation of receipts and cash drawers.

• Maintaining satisfactory or better ratings in health inspections.

• Proper conduct, appearance, and customer service.

• Minimizing vacant positions.

• Freedom Hall Dining Facility: Operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, in Building 1628.

• Executive Kitchen (89th Airlift Wing): Operates 5 days a week, 0800-1600 hours, in Building 1658. COR approval is needed for weekend operations.

• Secret Security Clearance: Required for all personnel supporting the 89th Airlift Wing.

• Staffing: Specific key personnel are required for the Brigade Kitchen (Executive Chef, Sous Chef, First Cooks, Second Cook) with defined experience and certifications.

• Compliance: Adherence to Air Force Manuals (AFMAN), FDA Food Code, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory.

• Contingency Operations: Contractor must be prepared to provide extended service hours and support during military exercises, emergencies, natural disasters, and other contingency operations.

• Deliverables: Various reports and plans are required, including Equipment Inventory, Physical Inventory Monthly Report, Quality Control Plan, Kickoff Meeting Agenda, Transition-Out Plan, Employee List, and Resumes for Key Personnel.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Food Service Past Performance Survey" intended to gather feedback on a contractor's performance for a specific contract. It is designed to be completed by government personnel who have overseen the contractor's work.

• General Information: Collects details about the contract, including contractor name, address, project title, contract number, and period/dollar amount of performance.
• Respondent Information: Gathers contact details for the individual completing the survey.
• Performance Information: Asks the respondent to rate the contractor's performance on various aspects (e.g., management, personnel, quality control, responsiveness, problem-solving, supervision, payment of subcontractors) on a scale of 1 (No Confidence) to 6 (Unknown Confidence). Specific narrative explanations are required for ratings of 1 or 2.
• Overall Performance Rating: A final rating of the contractor's overall performance.
• Award Consideration: Asks if the respondent would award another contract to the contractor.
• CPARS Status: Inquires if the contractor is rated in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).
• Remarks: A section for additional comments.

This survey is a tool used by the government to assess past performance, which is often a significant evaluation factor in contract awards. Bidders may encounter this form if they are asked to provide past performance information for their own company or if they are evaluating the past performance of subcontractors. Understanding the criteria and rating scale can help bidders prepare their past performance submissions or anticipate government evaluations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" for the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Occupational Listings: Details numerous job titles and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Geographic Area: Specifies the covered areas, including the District of Columbia, and specific counties in Maryland and Virginia.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, though specific details are not provided in this excerpt.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order (EO) 13706 regarding Paid Sick Leave and notes that contractor credit is not given for SCA obligations for this leave. It also mentions EO 13658 for minimum wage requirements.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation (2, 3, or 4 weeks based on service length) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Footnotes: Explains specific conditions for certain occupations, such as Computer Employees (footnote 1) and Air Traffic Controllers/Weather Observers (footnote 2), including details on night/Sunday pay and hazardous duty differentials.
• Conformance Procedures: Provides instructions for contractors on how to request wage rate determinations for occupations not listed in the document.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into their proposals for any contract work performed within the specified geographic area and covered by the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant. It helps in accurately calculating labor costs and understanding compliance requirements related to wages, vacation, and holidays.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Food Services at Joint Base Andrews (DFAC). The contract will involve providing comprehensive food services, including personnel, supervision, management, and necessary items and services.

• Freedom Hall Food Services: Provision of all personnel, supervision, management, plant, and other necessary items and services for support at Freedom Hall.

• In-Flight Kitchen Food Services: Provision of all personnel, supervision, management, plant, and other necessary items and services for support at the In-Flight Kitchen.

• Extended Hours Services: Provision of services for extended hours at Freedom Hall and the In-Flight Kitchen.

• Other Direct Costs: Reimbursement for repair/replacement services for Freedom Hall and In-Flight Kitchen equipment, contingent on contractor not causing the breakdown and obtaining pre-authorization.

• Staffing: Includes specific roles such as Executive Chef (Kitchen Manager), Sous Chef, First Cooks, and Second Cooks.

• Transition-In Plan: Required to ensure a seamless transition from the incumbent contractor.

• Solicitation Number: FA286026Q0003

• Solicitation Issue Date: 17 Feb 2026

• Offer Due Date: 02 Mar 2026, 10:00 AM

• Period of Performance: Base period from 30 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2027, with multiple option periods extending through 29 Mar 2029.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all CLINs.

• NAICS Code: 722310 (Food Services)

• Size Standard: USD 47,000,000.00

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email by the closing date and time.

• The offer package must include three volumes: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance Survey.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.

• Technical Capability and Past Performance are considered significantly more important than Price.

• The government may award without discussions.

• The acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• Attachments include: DFAC Performance Work Statement, Past Performance Survey, Wage Determination, and DD254 - DRAFT.

• Offerors must comply with all instructions, specifications, and requirements.

• Vendors must be registered in SAM and WAWF.

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