Chief A&MMS (90C), Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249

S -- LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING SERVICES SOL RFQ 652-8-98 DUE 091597 POC Diane Campbell, 804-675-5477; Art Nalley, Contracting Officer, 804-675-5490 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. RFQ 652-8-98. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46 (#57) and VAAR 96-28 (#14). SIC Code 7218 applies. Size Standard is $7.0 million. This procurement 100% set-aside for small businesses. The Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia is seeking a contractor that can provide dry cleaning services for Fort Lee Uniforms in accordance with the specifications and requirements of this solicitation. The contract period will cover the period October 1, 1997 through September 30, 1998 with options to extend for FY 99, FY2000, FY2001, and FY2002 (4 option years). Award of a Firm Fixed-Price Contract will be made for the base year period plus the four option years. Scope of Work: (a) The contractor will provide all equipment, labor, and materials to dry-clean uniforms in accordance with industry standards. (b) All uniforms will be cleaned, pressed, and placed on a hanger. A piece of plastic will be placed over each uniform. Uniforms will be maintained separately and tracked to avoid loss. (c) Any damage or loss to uniform will be repaired or replaced by the contractor at their expense. (d) All uniforms must be completed within two (2) working days to be picked up. (e) The contractor will maintain accurate accounting records for billing customers monthly. (f) The contractor will dry-clean curtains or special requested items in a timely manner. Supervision By Contractor: The contractor shall appoint a project manager who will have responsibility for performance of equipment repairs. The project manager shall be competent to supervise all aspects of services and shall be available on-site within two (2) hours after notification (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m.) when problems arise with contractor's work performance or in the event emergencies arise at this facility which pertain to contractor's responsibilities or duties. The project manager shall, in the absence of the contractor, act for the contractor as contractor's representative. Quality Control/Quality Assurance: The government will monitor the contractor's performance monthly using a Quality Assurance Work Performance Form (to be provided to contractor awarded the contract). Quality Assurance Work Performance Review Form will consist of the following elements and evaluated accordingly: (1) Cleanliness of Uniforms (a) Whiteness (b) No Stains (c) Free of Other Material (Rated: Poor/Fair/Good/Excellent); (2) Appearance (a) Pressed Neatly (b) No Wrinkles (c) Customer Sorting/Hanging Items Together (Rated: Poor/Fair/Good/Excellent); (3) Timeliness (a) Processed within two working days (b) No losses (c) Accurate Billing (Rated: Poor/Fair/Good/Excellent). A copy of monthly evaluations will be provided to the VA Contracting Department on a monthly basis. Contractor to obtain any requested copies through the VA Contracting Department. EMS will maintain a master file of all evaluations within their main office area. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Must be returned with offer). The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; clause 52.216-18 Ordering; 52.216-21 Requirements; 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services; and 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term of The Contract are added as addendum to 52.212-4; 52.222-3 Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Businesses Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Service Contract Act, Wage Determination Number 94-2545, (Rev 9), dated 7-2-97 applies); 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Small Business; 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Quotes are due by 2:00 p.m. September 15, 1997, and may be faxed to Diane Campbell at (804) 675-5588. Questions may be directed to (804) 675-5477. Contracting Officer is Art Nalley, ph. (804) 675-5490. A Standard Form 129 should be submitted with the offer. (0227)

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