U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Contracting Office (FP), C/O U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, 1082 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340-2890

S -- LAUNDRY/LINEN SERVICES DUE 052298 POC Joyce P. Overton (860) 441-2886, FAX (860) 441-2888, email JOverton@ rdc.uscg.mil Market Research is being conducted to locate small businesses with the capabilities and experience in providing laundry/linen services for the US Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. Services are provided to various locations throughout the Academy (Waterfront, Cadet Barracks, Clinic and Superintendent's Office). The following list of items represent customary monthly estimates for Laundry/Linen services utilized: LAUNDRY SERVICES: sleeping bags (60), single bed spreads (blue) (300), wool blankets (87), laundry bags (10), mattress pads (30), green hand towels (25), pajama trousers (200), pajama shirts (200), surgical scrubs tops (150) and bottoms (150), all size wrappers (1), bath robes (10), bath towels (350) and washcloths (15). LINEN RENTAL SERVICES: sheets (72" x 120") (1000), standard pillowcases (800), laboratory coats (65% dacrn/35% cotton)(10), examination gowns (back tie)(10), single bed spreads (blue)(148) and white hand towels (20). Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 7218. Size standard is 10.5 million. If you are a small business capable of providing this service submit a brief summary including business size on or before May 22, 1998. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT for planning purposes only, no solicitation document exists at this time.***** (0126)

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