USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Attn: Contracting, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804

S -- LAUNDRY SERVICES -- NOMEX SOL R1-16-99-489Q DUE 060299 POC Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Joan A. McNab, 406/329-3766 WEB: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, http://www.fs.fed.us/r1_lolo. E-MAIL: USDA, Forest Service, Lolo National Forest, Contracting, aboller/r1_lolo@fs.fed.us. <DESC>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, 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. The solicitation number is R1-16-99-489Q and is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This procurement is 100 percent set aside for small business, the standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 7218, Industrial Launderers. The small business size standard is $10.8 million and 500 persons. Description of Requirements -- This procurement is for laundering of NOMEX firefighter jeans and pants for the Fire Cache at the Aerial Fire Depot, Missoula, MT under a requirements type contract with an option to extend the contract term for two renewal periods. The contract period will be June 9, 1999 through June 8, 2000. Line items requiring pricing are: Line Item 1a -- fire shirts for base year and Line Item 1b -- fire pants for base year; Line Item 2a -- fire shirts for option year 1 and Line Item 2b -- fire pants for option year 1; and Line Item 3a -- fire shirts for option year 2 and Line Item 3b -- fire pants for option year 2. Estimated quantities are 12,000 pants and 12,000 shirts per year. Evaluation of Options (FAR 52.217-5) applies. Offers should submit pricing for all three years for each item along with a description of equipment to be used by type and capacity, a description of technical experience in the type of work considered in this advertisement, names of references for past performance history, and years in the business of commercial laundering. The following technical specifications apply: NOMEX firefighting jeans and shirts shall be laundered using the following equipment, cleaning agents, and procedures. A. Equipment. 1. Washing machines shall be programmable front loading or wash wheel type and should be filled to 2/3 or less the weight of loads recommended by the washing machine manufacturer to ensure thorough washing and rinsing. 2. Dryers shall be either tumbling type or wet-to-dry tunnel drying type. B. Cleaning Products. 1. Detergent should be an industrial formulation such as those marketed by Ecolab Textile Care, Diversity Fabrilife, U.N.X., Inc. or Washing Systems, Inc., or an acceptable equal. 2. Bleach shall be oxygen based, rather than chlorine based. C. Washing Procedures. 1. Sort clothing to separate pants and jeans to avoid possible staining of light colored garments by dark-dyed garments. Do not wash with clothing other than NOMEX to avoid contamination with lint of flammable fibers. 2. Wash and rinse clothing at temperatures and cycle lengths shown below, adding chemicals as indicated. 3. To ensure that all traces of wash chemical alkalinity are neutralized, add sour to the final rinse cycle. 4. Wash temperatures shall begin at 160 degrees and gradually cool as shown below. Wash (break) clothing for 20 minutes at 160 degrees after adding 2 1/2 lbs. detergent, flush for 3 minutes at 160 degrees, This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 and FAR 13, 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. The solicitation number is R1-16-99-489Q and is issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This procurement is 100 percent set aside for small business, the standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 7218, Industrial Launderers. The small business size standard is $10.8 million and 500 persons. Description of Requirements -- This procurement is for laundering ofNOMEX firefighter jeans and pants for the Fire Cache at the Aerial Fire Depot, Missoula, MT under a requirements type contract with an option to extend the contract term for two renewal periods. The contract period will be June 9, 1999 through June 8, 2000. Line items requiring pricing are: Line Item 1a -- fire shirts for base year and Line Item 1b -- fire pants for base year; Line Item 2a -- fire shirts for option year 1 and Line Item 2b -- fire pants for option year 1; and Line Item 3a -- fire shirts for option year 2 and Line Item 3b -- fire pants for option year 2. Estimated quantities are 12,000 pants and 12,000 shirts per year. Evaluation of Options (FAR 52.217-5) applies. Offers should submit pricing for all three years for each item along with a description of equipment to be used by type and capacity, a description of technical experience in the type of work considered in this advertisement, names of references for past performance history, and years in the business of commercial laundering. The following technical specifications apply: NOMEX firefighting jeans and shirts shall be laundered using the following equipment, cleaning agents, and procedures. A. Equipment. 1. Washing machines shall be programmable front loading or wash wheel type and should be filled to 2/3 or less the weight of loads recommended by the washing machine manufacturer to ensure thorough washing and rinsing. 2. Dryers shall be either tumbling type or wet-to-dry tunnel drying type. B. Cleaning Products. 1. Detergent should be an industrial formulation such as those marketed by Ecolab Textile Care, Diversity Fabrilife, U.N.X., Inc. or Washing Systems, Inc., or an acceptable equal. 2. Bleach shall be oxygen based, rather than chlorine based. C. Washing Procedures. 1. Sort clothing to separate pants and jeans to avoid possible staining of light colored garments by dark-dyed garments. Do not wash with clothing other than NOMEX to avoid contamination with lint of flammable fibers. 2. Wash and rinse clothing at temperatures and cycle lengths shown below, adding chemicals as indicated. 3. To ensure that all traces of wash chemical alkalinity are neutralized, add sour to the final rinse cycle. 4. Wash temperatures shall begin at 160 degrees and gradually cool as shown below. Wash (break) clothing for 20 minutes at 160 degrees after adding 2 1/2 lbs. detergent, flush for 3 minutes at 160 degrees, suds for 10 minutes at 160 degrees after adding 1 1/4 lbs. detergent, rinse 3 minutes at 160 degrees, rinse 3 minutes at 160 degrees, bleach for 5 minutes at 150 degrees, rinse for 3 minutes at 150 degrees, rinse for 3 minutes at 135 degrees, rinse for 3 minutes at 120 degrees, rinse for 3 minutes at 105 degrees, sour for 10 minutes at cold water temperatures. D. Drying Procedures. 1. Tumble dry -- dry at exhaust air temperatures between 140 and 160 degrees for 20 minutes. Adequate tumbling action is necessary for good wrinkle removal; therefore, tumble dryers should not be overloaded. 2. Tunnel drying -- hang wet garments on hangers, placed on a conveyer, and pass them through a tunnel containing forced air supplied at 300 degrees. E. Packaging. 1. Shirts shall be hung and delivered on hangers. Pants shall be folded and packaged 20 to a bundle. The FAR provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions) applies to this acquisition. Offers should be submitted on letterhead stationery and include the minimum information required under this provision. Offerors may request copies of the full text of referenced clauses at the contact point shown below. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is not applicable. However, quotations received will be subject to the Simplified Acquisition Procedures, Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and may be evaluated using price and other factors, such as successful past performance, technical experience and ability to meet the Government's needs, and price. Delivery and Acceptance -- The Government's quality assurance inspections determine compliance with specifications and provide the basis for payment for accepted services provided under this contract. These periodic inspections will be conducted to insure correct folding, cleanliness of laundered items, and washing and drying procedures at the Contractor's premises. Final acceptance of laundered items will be performed at the Aerial Fire Depot. Garments shall be laundered and delivered or ready for pickup within 3 days or less from date of receipt. Submit a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with your offer. The FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 follows: (FAR 52.216-21) Requirements, (FAR 52.216 -18) Ordering, (FAR 52.216-19) Order Limitations, (FAR 52.217-9) Option to Renew, and (FAR 52.236-7) Permits and Responsibilities. The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation for Simplified Acquisitions), applies to this acquisition. Specifically, the following FAR clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: (FAR 52.222-26) Equal Opportunity, (FAR 52.222-35) Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, (FAR 52.222-36) Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, (FAR 52.222-37) Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, (FAR 52.222-41) Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, (FAR 52.222-70) Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements (Deviation) (USDA), and (FAR 52.232-34) Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration. Service Wage Determination 94-2317, Rev. 9, is applicable. Occupation codes 15010 and 15250 apply. Quotes are due at the Lolo National Forest, Building 24, Fort Missoula, Missoula, MT 59804 by 4:30 p.m. on June 2, 1999. Contact Point, Audrey Boller, 406/329-3764, Contracting Officer, Joan A. McNab, 406/329-3766. Posted 05/18/99 (W-SN332901). (0138)

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