Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Business Center, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg 149, Long Beach, CA 90822

65 -- LINEN PROCUREMENT SOL RFQ 600-093-00 DUE 073100 POC MO CLARY (562) 961-8061 fax (562) 961-8067 1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with subparts in the Federal Acquisition regulation 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. 2. Specifications. Based upon this Solicitation No. RFQ 600-093-00, the Government intends to purchase the following linen items for VA Greater Los Angeles Regional Healthcare System, 11301 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90073: (a) blanket, thermal bedspread, 74X96, weight 4lbs, cotton blend, preshrunk, snag-resistant, tumble dry, hemmed, imprint marked with specific ownership phrase color light blue 1200 ea.; (b) same qualities as preceding item, color green 1200 ea.; (c) same qualities as preceding item, color cream 1200 ea.; (d) sheet, flat white, 66X108, T-180, 50/50 cotton poly blend, domestic, imprint marked with specific ownership phrase 300 dozen; (e) terrycloth towel, white, 100% cotton, Dundee w/CMP plate, woven marking with specific ownership phrase bath towel 20X40 weight 5 lbs, 1000 dozen; (f)same fabric and marking as preceding item, hand towel 16X27 weight 3 lbs, 600 dozen; (d) terrycloth washcloth, 12X12, white, 100% cotton, Dundee, unmarked, 3/4 lbs, 1000 dozen. Ownership phrase for continuous imprint marking (CIM) on blankets and for woven marking on towels, "VISN 22 TCF NOT FOR RESALE", shall be navy blue in color. All products shall be manufactured in the U.S. Date of delivery is seven calendar days from receipt of award. Quotation shall include pricing for requested linen items, marking, and delivery. The Contractor warrants that at the time of delivery, the goods shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. 3. Clauses. Incorporated herein by reference are the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses: 52.212-1: Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-3: Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 52.212-4: Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5: Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; 52.215-5: Facsimile Proposals (Facsimile offers are accepted at (562) 961-8067. Offerors must hold prices firm in its offer for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt.). Incorporated herein by reference are the following VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clauses: 852.203-70: Ethics in Government; 852.237-70: Contractor Responsibilities; 852.270-1: Representatives of Contracting Officers; and 852.270-4: commercial Advertising. Contract clauses cited in this solicitation may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ and http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar/ 4. Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors Offeror shall complete and return all information designated in FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items" paragraph "b", prior to the time specified in paragraph 5 below in order to be considered for award. Payment: Effective January 1, 1999, payment shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) or by Government commercial credit card. For implementing EFT payments, please contact your financial institution for assistance in completion of the Payment Information Form SF 3881 and submit to the VA Finance Center in Austin, Texas. 5. Address offers to: Contracting Officer (600/NBC/MP), Department of Veterans Affairs, 5901 East Seventh Street, Bldg. 149, Long Beach, CA 90822. Facsimile offers are accepted at (562) 961-8067. Quotations are due by 3:00 p.m. California local time on July 31, 2000. Award of a firm-fixed price contract shall be made to the responsible offeror based on price, capability to meet the qualitative, quantitative, and timeliness standards specified herein, and past performance in meeting similar standards. Contact Mo Clary at (562) 961-8061 for information regarding this solicitation. Posted 07/20/00 (W-SN477198). (0202)

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