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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 09, 2002 FBO #0342
SOURCES SOUGHT

S -- Laundry and drycleaning services for five locations at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA 17003.

Notice Date

11/7/2002
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

USPFO for Pennsylvania, Department of Veteran and Military Affairs, Annville, PA 17003-5003
 

ZIP Code

17003-5003
 

Solicitation Number

DAHA36-03-R-XXXX
 

Archive Date

2/9/2003
 

Point of Contact

Cynthia Whitman, (717) 861-8710
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to USPFO for Pennsylvania
(cynthia.whitman@pa.ngb.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NA 1. This contract will cover requirements for providing dry cleaning and laundry service in a contractor owned/contractor operated facility. The plant will contain sufficient equipment to adequately perform in accordance with these specifications. The contractor shall furnish all management, labor, supplies, material, and other resources required to provide the service in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. 2. SPECIFICATIONS: All work under this contract shall be accomplished in accordance with the specifications, amendments or revisions, and any other federal military specifications or standards cited herein. 3. All workmanship shall be in accordance with the best practices of the industry. The finished laundered and/or dry cleaned articles shall be in a serviceable and sanitary condition upon pickup or delivery. 4. Visual inspection of finished articles shall determine that items are dry, clean, free of dust/lint, free of solvent/chemical odors, spots or stains, except those determined as being unremovable without damage to the color or fabrics. 5. Articles shall retain their original shape, color and dimensions allowing for normal shrinkage. 6. Water repellency: None of the articles under this solicitation/ contract require water repellent treatment. LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHEMICAL CLOTHING 1. Close the zipper, flaps (snaps, fasteners and the hook and pile fasteners to avoid damage during the wash/dry cycle. 2. Set the washer's temperature dial on the knit, delicate fabric or permanent press cycle. This cycle washes the clothing in a maximum amount of warm water, 100-110 degrees fahrenheit and then cold water rinses. 3. Use a low sudsing synthetic detergent. A non-phosphate detergent is authorized for use. 4. The contractor should not overload the washer and shall not use chlorine bleach or strong alkali in the wash water. 5. Dry on hangers or tumble dry for approximately 25 minutes in a dryer. The same cycle setting shall be used for the washer (knit, delicate fabric, permanent press) and the dryer. Note #1. Do not overload the dryer. Use a load approx. two-thirds of the dryer's rated capacity and a maximum temperature setting of 220 degrees Fahrenheit. Note #2. The chemical protective garments shall be washed in a separate load. This will eliminate possible carbon seepage from the charcoal lining and permanent staining of other laundered clothing. Note #3. The white glove inserts shall be washed in cold water and mild detergent. PACKAGING AND MARKING 1. The contractor shall be responsible for packaging and marking all items to be serviced under this contract. 2. The accepted commercial practice of packaging and preservation of laundry and dry cleaning will be acceptable under this contract, except as otherwise set forth herein. Finished work shall be folded as commercially prescribed for each item. 3. Materials for packaging: Wrapping material used shall be either brown paper or plastic of sufficient quality to preclude bursting or ripping. Twine used for typing will be of sufficient strength to permit carrying during normal delivery operations. 4. Note: The use of hangars shall not be authorized for packaging under this contract. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE 1. Time of service. The period of time from when laundry is picked up for cleaning until the items have been cleaned and returned. 2.The items for dry cleaning and laundering for the NCTC, Building 8-47, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA performed within 10 calendar days for all items. The 10-day commences on the day after pickup. (2). Proposals offering a time of service within the applicable period specified will be evaluated on a best value basis. Past performance information is one indicator of an offeror's ability to perform the contract successfully. The currency and r elevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in contractor's performance shall be considered. The Government shall consider this information, as well as information obtained from any other sources, when evaluating the offeror's past performance.Proposals offering time of service not clearly within the specified range will be considered as nonresponsive and be rejected. (3). The offerer's proposed time of service will be ten calendar days for all items. 3. The items for dry cleaning and laundering under this solicitation will be picked up and delivered by the contractor Tuesday and Friday during the contract period at EAATS, Building 19-109 and 5-12, Fort Indiantown Gap, during normal business hours. 4. The items will be picked up and delivered to USPFO Warehouse, Building 11-67, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA. Mon, Wed and Fri during normal business hours. 5. The items will be picked up and delivered to HQ 166th Regiment, Building 9-40, Fort Indiantown Gap Mon, Wed., and Friday during normal business hours, 1830-1600. 6. The items will be picked up and delivered to Det 4, Building 11-91, Fort Indiantown Gap, Tuesday and Friday during normal business hours. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 1. Payment will be made upon receipt of proper invoices in an original and five (5) copies. Invoices will cite contract number, delivery order number and be forwarded to: USPFO FOR PENNSYLVANIA ATTN: RM-PEVE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS FORT INDIANTOWN GAP ANNVILLE, PA 17003 2. Contract will be administered by: USPFO FOR PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERNAS AFFAIRS PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING OFFICE FORT INDIANTOWN GAP ANNVILLE, PA 17003 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 1. Delivery Tickets a. When the contractor picks up and delivers the item: (1). Delivery ticket (furnished by the Government with each pickup by the contractor) shall be signed by the contractor or his representative and by the Government representative after agreeing that it has received in kind and number the items indicated on the delivery ticket (any exceptions must be noted by the contractor and the Government representative at this time). The Government representative will give the contractor four copies of the delivery ticket. (a). One copy of the delivery ticket must be attached to the contractor's invoice for dry cleaning and laundry service. (b). One copy must be given to the Government representative when he delivers the laundry. (c ). The third copy is for the contractor's files. (d). The fourth copy shall be enclosed with the items. 2. PAYMENT FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS. Payment to the Government for lost or damaged property while in the possession Of the contractor will be effected with a check made payable to the U.S. Treasury c/o USPFO for PA, PFO-RM, Accounting Dept., Fort Indiantown Gap, for the Particular delivery order involved. 3. The quantities stated in the following schedule are the Government's best annual estimate. The quantities are not to be construed as a quaranteed amount of work by the Government to be processed under this contract. Contract totals will be adjusted at year's end for actual quantities. ITEM ANNUAL AMOUNT (ESTIMATED) PRICE (EACH) TOTAL BED SHEETS 58,100 WOOL BLANKETS 13,000 MATTRESS COVERS 7,700 PILLOWCASES 45,000 PILLOWS 2,000 WASHCLOTHS 53,000 BATH TOWEL 54,000 BEDSPREAD 4,900 SHOWER CURTAIN 400 NECKWEAR SCARF 50 EXTREME HOOD 100 HAND TOWEL 2,000 CHEMICAL COAT 100 CHEMICAL TROUSERS 100 COAT 1500 TROUSERS 1000 WOMEN'S SKIRT 50 ALL WEATHER COAT/BLACK 1500 WHITE COOKS 75 BAKERS COAT 100 BAKERS TROUSERS 100 FIELD TROUSERS, W/R 200 ITEM ANNUAL AMOUNT(ESTIMATED) PRICE (EACH) TOTAL WOOL TROUSERS 200 HOSPITAL DRESS 100 COVERALLS 50 WOOL SHIRT 200 SLEEPING BAG 500 SLEEPING BAG CASE 200 MENS SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT 1,000 MENS LONG SLEEVE SHIRT 1,000 COMBAT COAT 4,000 COMBAT TROUSERS 4,000 EXTREME PARKA 100 MITTEN INSERT 100 SHELL MITTEN 100 PARKA LINER 100 TABLECLOTH 190 NAPKINS 2,000 Vendors must be CCR registered and EFT capable. Quote should be cost per item per piece.
 

Place of Performance

Address: USPFO for Pennsylvania Department of Veteran and Military Affairs, Annville PA

Zip Code: 17003-5003

Country: US
 

Record

SN00201665-W 20021109/021107213539 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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