VA MEDICAL CENTER (640/90), 3801 MIRANDA AVENUE, PALO ALTO, CA 94304-1290

S -- LAUNDRY SERVICES SOL 640-23-95 DUE 091595 POC Contact Point, Sandra J. Bender, (415)617-2671, Contracting Officer, Sandra J. Bender, (415)617-2671 VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, California is seeking qualified, responsible sources for Laundry Services at the Palo Alto Division of the Medical Center. The services are to be Contractor-Owned and Contractor-Operated (COCO). The laundry/linen service provided at the Medical Center is generated from VAMC Palo Alto/Menlo Park, VAMC Livermore, VAMC San Francisco, Northern California System of Clinics (NCSC), and Pleasant Hill. The work required consists of furnishing all labor, supervision, management, supplies, ancillary equipment and material necessary for the accomplishment of complete laundry services. The estimated total annual pounds of mixed hospital liniens is 5,000,000 pounds. This synopsis published to determine availability of commerical laundry services for the requirements of VAMC, Palo Alto, California in a requirements contract for one year with the option for four annual contract renewals. Concerns that respond should furnish detailed information concerning their capabilities and request a copy of the solicitation if and when it becomes available as a formal solicitation for services. Solicitation will be subject to Government Cost Comparison under the purview of OMB Circular No. A-76 to determine feasibility of accomplishing specific work in house or outside. Contract award will depend upon outcome of cost comparison. Interested commerical firms must respond in writing no later than May 30, 1995 and reference Solicitation 640-23-95. Issue Date is targeted for July 8, 1995. Fax number is (415) 617-2731. (0117)

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