Mess Attendant Services

The contract entails a sole source acquisition to Dale Rogers Training Center for mess attendant services at the Altus Air Force Base dining facility, known as Solar Inn. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR Subpart 8.7, which mandates acquisition from non-profit agencies employing individuals who are blind or severely disabled, known as the AbilityOne Program. Since AbilityOne is the required source for this category of service, Dale Rogers Training Center has been selected to provide these services without competitive bidding. The solicitation, identified by number FA4419-11-T-0116, was posted on July 7, 2011, and falls under NAICS code 722211, which pertains to food services. The contracting office is located at Altus AFB, Oklahoma. The primary points of contact include Contract Specialist Michael J. Sherlock and Contracting Officer Carol Loague, who can be reached via email or phone for any inquiries or responses. This contract supports the Department of Defense’s commitment to providing opportunities to non-profit agencies serving people with significant disabilities through mandated procurement channels.