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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 17, 2018 FBO #6050
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W -- Albany Uniform and Locker Rentals (VA-18-00107858) - Attachment

Notice Date

6/15/2018
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

812332 — Industrial Launderers
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Samuel S. Stratton VA Medical Center;113 Holland Avenue (2-90NCA);Albany NY 12208-3410
 

ZIP Code

12208-3410
 

Solicitation Number

36C24218Q9504
 

Response Due

7/6/2018
 

Archive Date

7/21/2018
 

Point of Contact

Murray, Anthony
 

E-Mail Address

y.Murray2@va.gov<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a Sources Sought Notice (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. (b) Although "proposal," "offeror," contractor, and "offeror" may be used in this sources sought notice, any response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) Any information received from a contractor in response to this Sources Sought may be used in creating a solicitation. Any information received which is marked with a statement, such as "proprietary" or "confidential," intended to restrict distribution will not be distributed outside of the Government, except as required by law. (d) This Sources Sought is issued by VISN 2 Contracting Office in Albany, NY for the purpose of collecting information about Uniform and Locker Rental Service at the Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave Albany, NY 12208. The VA is seeking to provide for this requirement as of October 1, 2018 to replace an expiring contract. The NAICS code identified for this requirement is 812332 Industrial Launderers. The requirement is detailed in the Statement of Work section of this document. The government is seeking to award an indefinite quantity contract for these services. (e) Cursory market research has identified several small businesses that may be able to provide for this requirement. Contractors that are able to meet the requirements in the attachment are encouraged to email a capability statement and full information to Anthony Murray at Anthony.Murray2@va.gov. - Part of the purpose of this sources sought is to determine the viability of set aside to a specific socio-economic category. Contractors shall identify the NAICS code for the services being offered as well as their size status under said NAICS. If contractor is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), a Veteran Owned Small Business(VOSB), or any other special category of contractors, then contractor is responsible for providing documentation in support of this. This information will be used to determine the viability of a set aside for this requirement. - Contractors shall also identify any Federal Supply Schedules that may carry the desired services. - Contractors shall identify pertinent point of contact for company, contractor DUNS number for size standard and socioeconomic verification in SAM and VIP. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) UNIFORM SERVICES ALBANY STRATTON VA MEDICAL CENTER 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 Background: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to supply a uniform rental, cleaning, replacement, and locker program. Uniform rental shall include all items specified in the scope of work, to include lockers, one (1) uniform delivery of clean uniforms and pick up of soiled uniforms per week, replacement of worn uniforms and repair of damaged uniforms. The government intends to enter into an indefinite quantity type contract for these services. Scope of Work: Contractor shall provide all uniforms for VA employees listed in the Employee Listing. The names and sizes will be contained in the employee listing. Employee listing shall be provided upon award. Contractor shall supply the VA with sizing with sample garments of the exact clothing to assure a comfortable fit. Contractor shall provide lockers to hold employee uniforms. Locker should be able to accommodate at least five (5) sets (shirt and pants) of uniforms. Contractor shall deliver uniforms to the VA and stock employees uniforms in their designated lockers. Contractor shall provide soiled bins for uniforms. Contractor shall launder uniform garments weekly. Garments shall be inspected weekly for items that are in need of repair or replacement. Contractor shall replace worn garments with new garments. Contractor shall repair garments in need of repair. Contractor shall provide 24 hour turnaround response to all customer service inquires during regular weekday business hours. Delivery will be made during normal business hours only. Facility will be available for deliveries between the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm F excluding Federal Holidays. Uniform Styles and Types: Contractor shall provide rental of the following uniform styles and types: A. Seventy Five (75) Environmental Management employees with Poly/Cotton, moisture management, snag resistant shirts with pocket (some long sleeved, some short sleeved) and 65/35 twill flat front pants B. Twenty (20) Acquisition Employees with Poly/Cotton, moisture management, snag resistant shirts with pocket (some long sleeved and some short sleeved) and 65/35 twill pants with cargo pockets C. Thirty (30) kitchen employees with Poly/Cotton, moisture management, snag resistant polo shirts (some long sleeved, some short sleeved), and 65/35 twill pants with cargo pockets and Chef Coats with ¾ length sleeves and Classic Fit Chef pants D. Twelve (12) Transportation employees with Poly/Cotton, moisture management, snag resistant, enhanced visibility shirt with pocket and cargo pants E. Seven (7) Electric Shop employees with Fire Retardant button down shirts with button collar and pocket, and Carhartt Fire Retardant Pant. Six (6) HVAC Shop employees with button down cotton shirts with button collar and pocket (some long sleeved some short sleeved), and Carhartt Pant. Seven (7 )Boiler Plant employees with Fire Retardant button down shirts with button collar and pocket and some short sleeved button down shirts with button collar and pocket, and Carhartt Fire Retardant Pant. Six (6) Plumbing Shop employees with Button down cotton shirts with button collar and pocket (some long sleeved and some short sleeved), and Carhartt Pant. I. Five (5) Carpenter Shop employees with button down shirts with pocket (some long sleeved some short sleeved), and Carhartt Pant. J. Two (2) Paint Shop employees with uniform pants & polo shirts with pocket (some long sleeved and some short sleeved), and Carhartt Pant. K. Five (5) Machine Shop employees with Fire Retardant button down shirts with button collar and pocket and some short sleeved button down shirts with button collar, and Carhartt Fire Retardant Pant. L. Five (5) Grounds employees with Carhartt pants, enhanced visibility shirts with pocket (long sleeved and short sleeved), five (5) Carhartt cargo shorts, one (1) pair each heavy duty bib overalls (polyfill insulation), one each high visibility parka. High visibility to meet ANSI Type R and Class 3. As employees join and leave the VA, the quantity of uniforms will fluctuate. At these times the COR shall notify the contractor of the changes in uniform requirements. The contractor shall adjust the totals accordingly. Uniform Condition Requirements: The contractor shall maintain all uniforms in reasonable condition to include the replacement of buttons and sewing of all tears or rips. Patching damages will not be acceptable. Damages due to work related activities, such as burn holes from welding, heavy soiling from painting, rips and tears from work material snags or equipment will not be considered willful abuse and will be repaired by the contractor. The interpretation and definition of reasonable condition as used herein, shall be unconditionally that of the Albany VA and said interpretations shall be unconditionally accepted by the contractor. Worn uniforms shall be replaced when requested by the government at no additional cost. Uniforms in need of repairs shall be repair when requested by the government at no additional cost. Repair tags shall be provided to the Albany VA as needed throughout the term of the contract. Uniforms tagged for repairs shall be returned in a repaired condition, or shall be replaced, within one week (next delivery). All replacement of uniforms shall be with new uniforms. Uniforms delivered with rips, holes, missing buttons, etc., will be sent back and no rental charge will be paid for that item until it is returned in an acceptable condition. Patching damaged areas will not be acceptable, except press-on or sewn patches may be used on repairs up to 1 in length. In the event a garment is beyond repair and not willful abuse, the contractor shall replace the garment at no cost (no set up charge) to the Albany VA Uniforms shall be washed in accordance with standards governing commercial and industrial laundries. All uniforms shall be treated for mildew prevention. All uniforms shall be laundered using detergents or cleaners which leave the garment odor free. Uniforms which retain an offensive smell or residual odor after laundering will not be acceptable. Expected types of laundering issues include heavily soiled from grease, oil, dirt and mud; solvent damages, paint splatters, grass stains, tar stains, holes/burns from welding slage, tears, battery acid, missing buttons, and torn pockets. Shop rags must be well cleaned and free from debris such as metal shavings and caulk. All uniforms must be neatly pressed and delivered one set per hanger. Pressing of uniforms shall be in accordance with acceptable standards and the best practices of the industry. If the Contractor fails to deliver all the required uniforms, picked up the week prior, on the regular delivery day, the contractor shall make every effort to special deliver any missing uniforms no later than the next work day after the regularly scheduled delivery day. Fire Retardant button down shirts: Must satisfy the performance requirements of NFPA 70E and is UL ® Classified to NFPA 2112, ATPV [cal. /cm2] 8.6, CAT 2. Fire Retardant Pants: Must satisfy the performance requirements of NFPA 70E and is UL ® Classified to NFPA 2112, ATPV [cal. /cm2] 12, CAT 2. Services not covered in this requirement: Performance outside of the requirement detailed in the SOW are not authorized. Unauthorized services will not be certified for payment. Additional work that is required shall not be performed prior to receiving written modification to the contract from the Contracting Officer. Additional services performed will be considered complementary work ancillary to complete performance. Place of Performance: The services shall be Stratton VA Medical Center located at 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208-3410 Period of Performance: The estimated period of performance is Oct. 1, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2019 with the provision of 4 option years.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/AlVAMC500/AlVAMC500/36C24218Q9504/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: 36C24218Q9504 36C24218Q9504.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4398854&FileName=36C24218Q9504-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=4398854&FileName=36C24218Q9504-000.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: Stratton VA Medical Center;113 Holland Ave;Albany NY

Zip Code: 12208-3410
 

Record

SN04956599-W 20180617/180615230703-218f5bb1924594076337be563e583ac8 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
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