Detainee Food Service forTheater Internment Facility Reconciliation Center at Camp Taji Iraq

Joint Contracting Command - Iraq, Theater Wide Requirements Division, will solicit sources to provide food service for detainees and corrections officers at the Theater Internment Facility Reconciliation Center (TIFRIC) located on Camp Taji, Iraq. The contractor shall provide all facilities, equipment, supplies and labor necessary to establish food service for up to 5,000 detainees and 150 Local Nationals (LN). The anticipated start date for service is 15 Sep 2008. The contractor will provide three meals per day for detainees and LNs with a 14 day menu rotation cycle. Onsite pita bread and yogurt production will be required. Detainee meals will be delivered in bulk to various buildings on Camp Taji. The contractor will provide a dining facility for serving LNs and contractor employees. The contractor will be responsible for providing life support including meals and living accommodations for its employees on Camp Taji. The area available to establish food service operations and living facilities is approximately 65 x 120 meters. The contractor will be required to procure food from approved sources outside Iraq and deliver it via secure means for preparation at Camp Taji. The contractor shall be responsible for adherence to all U.S. Government, Coalition and Iraqi laws and regulations associated with operations in Iraq. The U.S. Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract with one option year. The U.S Government intends to release the solicitation on or about 12 Jun 08.