Joint Base Andrews Food Services (DFAC)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation FA286026Q0003, dated 17 February 2026.

• The primary change is to update clause 52.212-1 to remove references to Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

• Attachment 9, which is an Addendum to 52.212-1, has been updated.

• The amendment does not extend the deadline for receipt of offers.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• Any offer already submitted may be changed by letter or electronic communication, provided it references the solicitation and this amendment and is received prior to the opening hour and date.

Amendment / Modification

This document is an addendum to FAR 52.212-1, providing additional instructions for offerors responding to a solicitation for commercial products and commercial services. It clarifies and supplements the original FAR provision.

• Offer Preparation: Offerors must follow both the original FAR 52.212-1 and this addendum. Offers must be complete, self-sufficient, and directly address solicitation requirements.

• Registration: Vendors must be registered in SAM and WAWF prior to award.

• Submission Format: Offers must be submitted electronically, unclassified, and include one complete copy with 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 factors: Technical Capability, Price (Attachment 8), and Past Performance Survey.

• Questions Deadline: Questions are due 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.

• Submission Deadline: Offers must be submitted by the date and time listed in Block 8 of SF 1449. Late offers will not be accepted.

• Delivery: Offers must 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.

• Factor I - Technical Capability: Evaluated as Acceptable/Unacceptable, focusing on Management/Staffing Approach and Mobilization/Transition Approach.

• Factor II - Price: A firm-fixed price is required. Pricing details are on Attachment 6. The Contracting Officer has determined a high probability of adequate price competition.

• Factor III - Past Performance: The Government will review up to three (3) of the most recent and relevant contracts (performed within the last three years, 2022-2025, for at least six months). One past performance must be as a prime contractor. Points of Contact (POCs) for each reference are required.

• Randolph-Sheppard Act (RSA): Preference is given to State Licensing Agencies (SLAs) for operating cafeterias on DoD property, specifically the Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (MBEPB), if they meet competitive criteria and offer a fair and reasonable price.

• Formatting: Type size no less than 12 font, Times New Roman. No elaborate formats, bindings, or color presentations. Files must be self-extracting archives if compressed and free of viruses. Spreadsheets should be easily tractable.

• Page Limits: Technical Capability (10 pages), Price/Attachment 6 (Attachment 6 & 5 pages for Pricing Narrative), Past Performance Survey (Utilize Past Performance Survey Attachment).

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation FA286026Q0003 by:

• Extending the response due date from March 4, 2026, to March 9, 2026.

• Updating the period of performance for Line Item 0009 from March 12, 2026 - March 29, 2027, to March 19, 2026 - March 29, 2027.

• Adding an updated Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Adding an updated Attachment 9.

• Updating the estimated start date for CLIN 0009.

• Solicitation/Contract Form: Response Due Date

• Deliveries or Performance: Period of Performance for Line Item 0009

• Attachments: Updated PWS and Attachment 9 added.

• The proposal response due date has been extended to March 9, 2026.

• The period of performance for Line Item 0009 has been adjusted.

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 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 in accordance with Department of Air Force guidance. Operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

• In-Flight Kitchen (Freedom Hall): Provides boxed meals for passengers and crews supporting flying missions on a 24-hour basis, and for customers requesting them for ground operations.

• 89th Airlift Wing (1st and 99th Airlift Squadrons): Provides full-culinary service for Distinguished Visitors (DV) operations, including main Flight Kitchen services, Executive Flight Kitchen services, and Brigade Kitchen support. This involves assisting, training, and advising Flight Attendants to meet nutritional and culinary demands.

• Menu Planning: Developing menus in accordance with Air Force Corporate 28-day rotating menus and specific mission needs.

• Food Preparation & Service: Preparing, cooking, packaging, and serving meals to high standards of quality and safety, including special dietary requirements.

• Subsistence and Material Handling: Receiving, storing, and managing food supplies according to Air Force standards and FDA Food Code.

• Housekeeping Services: Cleaning and sanitizing all food service areas, equipment, and facilities.

• Food Service Accounting: Managing food accounts, inventory, and financial reporting.

• Deliverables: Include Equipment Inventory, Physical Inventory Monthly Reports, Housekeeping Schedules, Quality Status Reports, Kickoff Meeting Agenda, Transition-Out Plan, Quality Control Plan, Employee Lists, and Resumes for Key Personnel.

• Performance objectives are summarized in Section III, with thresholds assessed as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable."

• Key performance areas include menu posting, online menu updates, food preparation accuracy, accounting report accuracy, mise en place, portioning, plating, subsistence issue management, receipt reconciliation, cash drawer reconciliation, and sanitation compliance.

• Specific metrics include 95% of the time for most tasks, 100% for sanitation and receipt reconciliation.

• Place of Performance: Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

• 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, with potential for weekend operations with advance notice.

• Secret Security Clearance: Required for all personnel assigned to the 89th Airlift Wing support.

• Personnel: Requires specific roles such as Executive Chef, Sous Chef, First Cooks, and Second Cook with defined experience and certifications.

• Government Furnished Property: Includes facilities, fixtures, equipment, materials, and services. The government provides subsistence.

• Contractor Furnished Goods/Services: Includes consumable supplies, commercial telephone service, housekeeping supplies, and materials.

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

• Contingency Operations: Contractor must provide services during military exercises, emergencies, natural disasters, and other contingency operations, potentially extending hours to 24/7.

• System for Award Management (SAM): Contractor must report labor hours via SAM.gov.

• Security: All personnel must abide by installation security regulations, including obtaining passes and identification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for food services at Joint Base Andrews (JBA), specifically for the Dining Facility (DFAC), In-Flight Kitchen, and extended hours operations. The services include personnel, supervision, management, plant, and all other necessary items and services to perform these functions.

• Freedom Hall Food Services: Comprehensive food service support.

• In-Flight Kitchen Food Services: Food service support for the In-Flight Kitchen.

• Extended Hours Services: Support for extended operating hours at both Freedom Hall and the In-Flight Kitchen.

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

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

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

• Solicitation Number: FA286026Q00030003

• Solicitation Issue Date: 17 February 2026

• Offer Due Date: 09 March 2026, 12:00 PM

• Period of Performance: Base period from 30 March 2026 to 29 March 2027, with multiple option periods extending through March 2031.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• NAICS Code: 722310 (Food Services)

• Size Standard: USD 47,000,000.00

• Offers are due by 09 March 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability (Management Staffing Approach, Mobilization and Transition Approach), Price, and Past Performance.

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

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

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

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and full text.

• Numerous attachments are listed, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Past Performance Survey, Wage Determination, DD254, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Pricing Sheet, floor plans, Government Furnished Property, and Questions and Answers.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Attachment 9, an Addendum to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. It provides additional guidance and specific instructions for preparing offers in response to the solicitation.

• This addendum supplements the existing FAR 52.212-1 instructions.

• It details requirements for offer submission, including:

  • Registration in SAM and WAWF systems prior to award.
  • Submission of one complete offer package, including required clause fill-ins.
  • Electronic submission of unclassified offers.
  • Identification of any exceptions to solicitation terms within seven (7) working days of posting.
  • The offer response must consist of three separate factors: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance Survey.
  • Specific instructions for each factor are provided.

• Questions Deadline: February 23, 2026, 10:00 AM (Eastern Time).

• Answers Posting: March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM (Eastern Time).

• Offer Submission Deadline: As listed in Block 8 of SF 1449. Offers received after this time will not be accepted.

• Email Submission: Offers must be emailed to raffaele.simpson.ctr@us.af.mil and heather.roe.1@us.af.mil.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Price (fair and reasonable), and Past Performance (Satisfactory or higher). Technical Capability and Past Performance combined are considered significantly more important than Price.

• Randolph-Sheppard Act Preference: Competition is unrestricted, but preference will be given to the specified agency for the State of Maryland (MBEPP) if they meet competitive criteria and offer a fair and reasonable price within the competitive range.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to remaining questions regarding the solicitation, specifically addressing clarifications related to the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• PWS 2.4 Storeroom Functions: The government will not provide a separate copy or summary of procedures for Storeroom functions; bidders should refer to PWS 2.4 in its entirety.
• PWS 2.7 Food Accounts: No summary is available; bidders should refer to the PWS 2.7 revision.
• PWS 2.10.2 Ground Maintenance: This requirement applies only to Freedom Hall Bldg 1628 and not to the 89th Bldg 1658.
• Secret Security Requirement: Key personnel are not required to have an active secret security clearance on day 1 of the contract. The contractor must independently obtain and maintain clearances.
• Security Clearance & Base Access Timelines: Timelines for security clearance processing are currently unknown. Base access will be coordinated with the COR and Government POCs.

This document clarifies specific requirements within the PWS, particularly concerning ground maintenance and security clearances. Bidders should review these clarifications to ensure accurate proposal preparation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 6, a pricing sheet for the Joint Base Andrews DFAC Full Food Service and 89th Executive InFlight Kitchen Service Recompete. It outlines the CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers), supplies/services, quantities, units, unit prices, and total costs for the base year and two option years.

• Base Year (30 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2027): Details pricing for food services at Freedom Hall and the In-Flight Kitchen, extended hours, repair/replacement services, executive chef/sous chef, cooks, and contractor transition. The total for the base year is $60,000.00.
• Option Year 1 (30 Mar 2027 - 29 Mar 2028): Lists the same CLINs as the base year, with specified unit prices for extended hours and repair/replacement services. Unit prices for core food services and staffing are not provided, resulting in a total of $0.0 for this option year in the provided sheet.
• Option Year 2 (30 Mar 2028 - 29 Mar 2029): Similar to Option Year 1, with specified unit prices for extended hours and repair/replacement services. Core food services and staffing unit prices are not provided, resulting in a total of $0.0 for this option year.
• Total Contract Value: The sum of the base year and option years as presented in the sheet is $60,000.00.

This pricing sheet is crucial for bidders to understand the cost structure and potential value of the contract. It provides a breakdown of services and associated costs for the base year and outlines the structure for option years, allowing vendors to formulate their proposals and assess the financial aspects of the opportunity.

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.

Other / Unclassified

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This document does not contain substantive information related to the SAM.gov opportunity. It serves as a technical notification and does not provide details on requirements, deliverables, or submission instructions for potential bidders.