Tyndall Mess Attendant Recompete
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 325 CONS PKP, is soliciting proposals for Mess Attendant Support Services at the Berg-Liles Dining Facility, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL. This is an 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity. The contract ensures essential dining facility support while the 325th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron (FSS) retains full operational and management control. Proposals are due by April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive mess attendant services, including but not limited to:
- Serving and replenishing food items.
- Cleaning interior and exterior facilities, equipment, and utensils.
- Maintaining equipment and performing repairs as needed.
- Preparing raw vegetables and fruits for self-serve bars and military cooks.
- Preparing cold cuts and cheeses for sandwich/deli bars.
- Ensuring coverage for ethnic and/or specialty food bars.
- Making and wrapping sandwiches, cutting and portioning pastry items.
- Providing cashier services.
- In contingency situations, the contractor may be required to provide cooks temporarily.
It is critical that the contractor understands the 325th FSS retains all management responsibility, oversight, and decision-making authority for day-to-day operations; the contractor shall not exercise any operational control.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 26, 2026
Amendments
- Amendment 0001: Updated Publications and Forms in the PWS, provided answers to vendor questions received by February 19, 2026, included DFAC pictures, and extended the closing date from March 31, 2026, to April 17, 2026.
- Amendment 0002: Incorporated a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated March 26, 2026, which includes clarifying language for Technical Exhibit 2 - Workload Estimates (pages 27-31) regarding average daily meal counts. All previous PWS versions are superseded. The Government does not intend to extend the proposal due date further, but offerors may request an extension with justification by April 2, 2026, 5:00 PM Central, via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialists.
Contact Information
- Primary: James Vaughan (james.vaughan.6@us.af.mil, 850-283-8644)
- Secondary: Cleville Yarbrough (cleville.yarbrough@us.af.mil, 850-523-8613)
- Additional: Jonathan Truslow (jonathan.truslow@us.af.mil) for extension requests.