Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, A&MMS(90), University & Woodland Avenues, Philadelphia, PA 19104

S -- LINEN SERVICE SOL IFB-642-01-00 DUE 111999 POC Debra Fisher, (215) 823-4673 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, has a requirement for the cleaning of soiled linen -- towels, sheets, pillowcases, etc. The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment and supervision required to clean soiled linen. All workmanship shall be in accordance with the best practices established by the National Association of Institutional Laundry Managers (NAILM) and the International Fabricare Institute (IFI). Services shall include all processes necessary for laundering of the articles even though every step involved is not specifically mentioned. All work shall be performed under sanitary conditions. This service will be performed weekly. The SIC (Standard Industrial Classification Code) is 7218. The estimated weekly pick-up is 21,000 lbs. Contract period shall be for one (1) year, with two (2) 1 year options. This procurement is being conducted utilizing simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with format defined in FAR 12.303 and procedures in FAR Part 14. Solicitation packages will be available on 10-28-99. No telephone request will be accepted. All requested must be in writing. Facsimile will be accepted @ 215-823-6054. THIS SOLICITATION IS SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS 100%. SEE NUMBERED Note 1. Posted 10/14/99 (W-SN391866). (0287)

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