National Institutes of Health, CC/Office of Purchasing and Contracts, 10 Center Drive, Room 1N262, MSC 1189, Bethesda, MD 20892-1189

83 -- LINENS DUE 081800 POC Stephanie Trice 301-496-7015 E-MAIL: click here to contact Stephanie Trice via e-mail, strice@cc.nih.gov. The Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center is the clinical research facility of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Clinical Center (CC) provides patient care, services, training and the environment in which NIH clinicians-scientists creatively translate emerging knowledge into better understanding, detection, treatment and prevention of human disease. The Clinical Center is the nation's foremost federally funded biomedical research institution. It is comprised of twenty-four (24) Institutes and Centers. The CC is the onsite hospital for the NIH campus, providing full support for clinical research in inpatient and outpatient settings. The CC facility comprises more than three million square feet of clinical, laboratory, and administrative space with the capacity to serve three hundred and fifty (350) inpatients participating in research studies at the NIH. In three years, this inpatient space will move to a new facility that is currently under construction. As a federally funded facility, continuous effort is made to use the financial resources of the Clinical Center to acquire the needed products, equipment and services at the best possible price. The acquisition staff is therefore looking to form partnerships with a limited number of companies capable of providing timely deliveries of products and services at the best possible advantage, cost/price considered, to the hospital. It is expected that for this market survey, a limited number of blanket purchase agreements will be issued for linen supplies. Performance measures will be a key factor in the issuance and continuation of all agreements. This is not a Request for Proposal, an Invitation for Bid or a Request for Quote. A solicitation is not available. Be advised that this is used for planning and information purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for the information provided. Firms responding should indicate whether they are a socially or economically disadvantaged business firm, an 8(a) firm, a small business and/or women-owned business. Under this announcement, the CC/Office of Purchasing and Contracts are interested in identifying commercially available sources capable of providing linen items for the CC patients. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this project is 7213. The following descriptions are estimated annual quantities: Bag, Laundry, flip top, self closing, 18" or 30" x 40", flat measurement, polyester, assorted colors, 75 dz; Blanket, bath, 70" x 90", 100% cotton flannel, white color, 140 dz; Blanket, thermal, 72" x 90", 100% cotton, thermal weave, white color, 36 dz; Bottom, Pajama, flame retardant, 50/50 poly/cotton poplin, small, medium, large, x-large, 2X-3X-4X-5X large sizes, assorted colors, 191 dz; Top, Pajama, flame retardant, 50/50 poly/cotton poplin, small, medium, large, x-large, 2X-3X-4X-5X large sizes, assorted colors, 231 dz; Footies (Pillow Paws), 85% acrylic/15% nylon, 103 dz;Gown, 50/50 cotton/polyester fabric, oxford shirting, burgundy print on white or blue print on white, large and 4X large, 75 dz; Mat-bath, 20" x 30", 100% cotton, white color, 90 dz; Pad, bed, 39" x 76", 4 dz; Pillow cases, 42" x 36", 65/35 or 50/50 poly cotton blend T-180, white and rose colors, 8640 ea; Sheets, fitted, 36"x84"x10" or 6", T-180, 50/50 cotton/poly, white and rose color, assorted sizes (twin, full, queen) 342 dz, Sheet, flat, 72" x 108", T-180 -- 50/50 or 65/35 Poly/Cotton, color white, (twin, full, queen) 370 dz; Kitchen towel, 17" x 36", 100% Cotton, white with red border color, 100 dz; Washcloths, 15" x 15", 100% Cotton Terry, assorted colors, 450 dz; Washcloths, disposable, 780 cs; Spread, bed, 76" x 110", flame retardant, beige, rib cord, 100% modacrylic fiber, 400 ea and Bath towel, 24" x 48", 8 lbs, 100% Cotton, color white, 860 dz. Also linen markings (known as kaumograph) are required, 1423 ea. The NIH marking shall be a 6- " circle with black or red (as ordered) ink for flat/fitted/draw sheets, blankets, spreads and laundry bags and 2 " circle with black or red ink for patient gowns, pajama tops/bottoms and pillow cases. Vendor shall guarantee that 90% of all markings will be clearly readable after 100 normal laundry cycles. Sources having the capabilities necessary to meet the above requirement are invited to submit sales literature/catalogs and references with previous experience demonstrating the capability to supply the volume amount herein and "just-in-time" delivery of seven (7) days for all items except bath towels which require a deliver of 48 hours. Information collected via this market survey will in no way be used to limit or screen potential vendors from future consideration for selection. Closing date for submission of written responses is thirty (30) days from the date of this publication and shall contain sufficient technical information in order to permit agency analysis. Respondents will not be notified as to evaluation of information submitted. However, all sourcesmeeting the minimum qualifications will be solicited if a Request for Quote is issued and a blanket purchase agreement will be awarded based on the best price and best value to the Government. All responses and any question or concerns you may have regarding this announcement including the required linen marking, please direct to Stephanie Trice at the address listed in this synopsis, via e-mail at strice@mail.cc.nih.gov, phone 301/496-7015 or fax 301/435-3714******** Posted 07/19/00 (W-SN476567). (0201)

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