305 Contracting Squadron, 3563 Lancaster Avenue, McGuire AFB, NJ 08641-1712

J -- UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE SOL F28609-98-R0006 DUE 021398 POC MSgt Reginald B. Henderson, 609-724-2837 or Mrs. Kathleen Demito, 609-724-5933 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposalsare being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F28609-98-R0006 is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. This acquisition is unrestricted: SIC: 7218. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. The Contract Line Items (CLINS), estimated/fixed quantities and units, to include one Basic year and four (4) option years, are as follows: Basic year (23 Feb 98, or date of award through 30 Sep 98) -- CLIN 0001-Coveralls, Estimated Annual Quantity = 902 pair; CLIN 0002 -- Shop Towels, Annual Quantity = 2000 each; CLIN 0003-Soil Dispensers, Quantity = 4 each; and CLIN 0004 -- 8 Bank Locker System, Quantity = 11 each per week. Quantities for Options Year One(01 Oct 98 thru 30 Sep 99), Option Year Two (O1 Oct 99 thru 30 Sep 2000), Option Year Three (01 Oct 2000 thru 30 Sep 2001), and Option Year Four (01 Oct 2001 thru 30 Sep 2002) remain the same as Basic year. CLIN 0001 quantity is estimated due to the fluctuation throughout the year of Government personnel. This contract will provide uniform service for mechanics, Vehicle Maintenance Flight, at McGuire AFB, NJ. The Contractor shall provide 11 pairs of COVERALLS per an estimated 82 individuals. All COVERALLS will be BLUE in color. Contractor will add element name patches, and and squadron emblem (after artwork is submitted by Government), and sew on ceritified mechanic patches, when appropriate. Only the best quality garments will be furnished for use, with a 65/35 blend of cotton/polyester material. The Contractor will size each individual to ensure proper fit and a professional image are obtained. REPAIR PROGRAM: Contractor will repair or replace any garment, due to normal wear, at no additional cost to the Government. These garments will be returned by the next scheduled delivery/pickup. The Contractor will provide some type of repair work order, so that individuals can identify needed repairs to their garments. The Government will incur the cost of repairs or replacement garments not considered fair wear and tear, or forany that are lost. The Contractor shall provide SHOP TOWELS, orange or gray in color, with SOIL DISPENSERS, and an 8 BANK LOCKER SYSTEM. DELIVERY/PICKUP: Delivery/pickup of garments and towels wil be WEEKLY at Building 3001, Vehicle Maintenance Flight, 3002 Tuskeegee Airman Avenue, McGuire AFB, NJ 08641, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The day will be coodinated between Government and the Contractor. Point of contact to be NCOIC or Asst. NCOIC of Material Control. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Far 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, to include the specific evaluation criteria in paragraph (a) as follows: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) past performance and (ii) price. Past performance information, to include a list of four (4) of the most recent, past and present contracts performed for Federal, State, and/or City agencies and commercial customers within the past 3 years. All being of similiar service as one stated in this solicitation. This information at the minimum shall include contract numbers, point of contacts, addresses, and dollar amount of agreements. The price proposal shall contain sufficient information for the Government to make a determination of fairness and reasonableness of overall price. Offerors shall include in submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and shall contain the signed original contract documents. The following FAR Clauses are incorporated by reference, 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services and 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (a)15 days prior to expiration. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with addenda incorporating FAR clauses 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; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this solicitation with addenda incorporating DFARS clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. The offers shall be submitted in writing and received not later than 4:30 p.m. local time, 13 Feb 98, to 305 Contracting Squadron, 3563 Lancaster Ave., McGuire AFB, NJ 08641-1712. Contact MSgt Reginald B. Henderson, at (609) 724-2837 for information regarding this solicitation. (0026)

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