Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, A&MMS 90C, 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

84 -- PROFESSIONAL CAREER WEAR UNIFORMS SOL 539-01-03 DUE 091800 POC Betty Jo Dessauer, (513) 475-6340 or Garry Plear, (513) 475-6338 or Sandi Magers (513) 475-6339 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is 539-01-03. The solicitation document incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. This procurement is unrestricted but is potentially reserved for 8(a) and small business participation to provide maximum practical opportunities for small and small disadvantaged businesses. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19 any award resulting from this solicitation will be made on a competitive basis to an eligible HUBZone Section 8(a) business concern, provided that a minimum of two (2) competitive (technical and cost) offers are received from eligible HUBZone Section 8(a) concerns. If a minimum of two (2) offers from eligible HUBZone 8(a) concerns are not received, the award will be made to an eligible Section 8(a) business concerns, provided that a minimum of two (2) competitive (technical and cost) offers are received from eligible Section 8(a) concerns, etc., etc., etc., through the cascading procurement strategy order. If a minimum of two (2) offers from qualified small business concerns are not received, the award will be made on the basis of full and open competition from among all responsible business concerns submitting offers. Manufacturers Brand Name, as used here, is for descriptive and informational purposes only to reflect the features essential to the minimum needs of the Government. These characteristics will be used by the Government for evaluation purposes to determine whether "EQUAL PRODUCTS" offered in accordance with the clause hereof entitled "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL" are equal to the brand name product referenced. Furnish "professional career wear" uniforms as follows: 1. Pleated Service Slacks, 65/35 Polyester/Cotton, Double-front pleats, Bar Tacking at all stress points, Two front quarter pockets, Color: Slate, Size: (1) 2, UniformsToYou #50620/95 Or Equal ; 2. Pleated Service Slacks, 65/35 Polyester/Cotton, Double-front pleats, Bar Tacking at all stress points, Two front quarter pockets, Color: Black, Size: (3) 10; UniformsToYou #50620/90 Or Equal; 3. 3. Pull on Slacks with Pockets, 100% Polyester Fiber, Tapered leg, Two oversized edge-stitched slash pockets, Color: Slate, (Quantity) Size: (1) 3XL, UniformsToYou #103552/95 Or Equal; 4. Double Pleated Pants(male), 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Fly front with zipper closure, Two quarter top pockets, Two back welt pockets, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (7) 36-36, (4) 38-32, (5) 42-30, (3) 34-30, (1) 38-31, (8) 34-31, (5) 32-32, (5) 40-32, (6) 34-34, (4) 34-32, (4) 38-33, (5) 30-34, (4) 38-30, (4) 38-40, UniformsToYou #100095/90 Or Equal; 5. Classic Skirt 26" Length, 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Edge-stitched fashion waistband, Back zipper closure, Two front pleats, Four back darts, Lower back vent, Pocket with reinforced bar tack, Fully lined, Machine washable, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (3) 22, (4) 18, (6) 14, (1) 26, (4) 12, (2) 20, (4) 16, (3) 10, UniformsToYou #100094/90 Or Equal; 6. Bedouin Paisley Polyester Men's Tie, Color: Teal, Quantity 1, UniformsToYou #102053/29 Or Equal; 7. El Sol(knot tie), Polyester Men's Tie, Color: Gold, Quantity 1, UniformsToYou #102052/50 Or Equal; 8. Tailored Vest, 100% Polyester, Two front well pockets, an inside chest pocket, and self-fabric back, An adjustable buckle belt, Dry clean only, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (16) L, (1) 3XL, (8) XL, (20) M, (4) 2XL, UniformsToYou #100093/90 Or Equal; 9. Fly-Front Tailored Blouse, 55/45 Cotton/Polyester, Concealed placket front, Top-fused collar, Sewn-in collar stays, Clean-finished, double-yoke back, Single-needle tailoring, French seams, Machine washable, Long Sleeve, Color: White, Size: 10, UniformsToYou#100678/92 Or Equal; 10. One button blouse, 65/35 Polyester/Cotton, Refined with reshaped collar, one-button closure and fly front placket, Machine washable, Short sleeve, Color: White, (Quantity) Size: (2) L, (1) M, (1) 3X, (2) S, UniformsToYou #102181/92 Or Equal; 11. One button blouse, 65/35 Polyester/Cotton, Refined with reshaped collar, one-button closure and fly front placket, Machine washable, Long sleeve, Color: White, (Quantity) Size: (4) L, (2) M, (1) 3X, (1) S, (2) XL, UniformsToYou #102180/92 Or Equal; 12. Cardigan Sweater Vest, 100% Pil-trol Acrylic, Machine washable, Unisex sizes, Color: Black w/Charcoal/Ivory, (Quantity) Size: (1) S, (2) M, (4) L, (3)XL, UniformsToYou #102158/90 Or Equal; 13. Cardigan Sweater, 100% Pil-trol Acrylic, Button front, ribbed cuffs, Machine washable, Unisex sizes, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (3) S, (11) M, (15) L, (10) XL, (2) 2XL, (3) 3XL, UniformsToYou #103117/90 Or Equal; 14. Pleated Pants with Side Elastic, 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Side elastic inserts, unlined,machine washable, Color: Gray Ash, (Quantity) Size: (1) 28, UniformsToYou #102493/93H Or Equal; 15. Button Vest (male), 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Five-button vest(high), Self-fabric back, Dry clean only, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (4) L, (3) XL, (1) 2XL, (1) 3XL, UniformsToYou #102996/90 Or Equal; 16. Button Vest (male), 55/45 Polyester/Wool, Five-button vest (high), Self-fabric back, Dry clean only, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (1) XL, UniformsToYou #102996/91 Or Equal; 17. Sleeveless Blazer, 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Side panel construction, Double besom pockets, Matching suit buttons, Fully lined, Dry clean only, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (1) 26; (9) 18, (7) 14, (6) 20, (1) 4, (8) 16; (4) 10, (4) 22; (8) 12, (4) 6, (2) 4, (1) 24, UniformsToYou #100097/90 Or Equal; 18. Marcia Vest, 100% Polyester premierweave, Collarless style with one-button front front closure, Dry clean only, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (6) 30, (2) 26, (1) 2, (2) 14, (2) 22, (3) 24, (3) 18, (5) 28, (2) 20, (3) 26, (1)12, (1) 16, UniformsToYou #100166/90 Or Equal; 19. Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt, 60/40 Cotton/Polyester, French seams on armhole and sleeve, Box pleat, Adjustable button cuff on long sleeve, Double yoke with clean finish, Unisex, Long Sleeve, Color: Charcoal. (Quantity) Size: (3) S, (15) M, (25) L, (9) XL, (6) 2XL, (2) 3XL, UniformsToYou #103831/91 Or Equal; 20. Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt, 60/40 Polyester/Cotton, French seams on armhole and sleeve, Box pleat, Adjustable button cuff on long sleeve, Box pleat, Adjustable button cuff on long sleeve, Double yoke with clean finish, Men's, Long Sleeve, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (3) XL, (1) 2XL, UniformsToYou #101755/92 Or Equal; 21. Oxford Cloth Button Down Shirt, 60/40 Polyester/Cotton, Sewing-Cut to short sleeve, French seams on armhole and sleeve, Box pleat, Double yoke with clean finish, Unisex, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (3) XL, UniformsToYou #103831/91 Or Equal; 22. Ellie Blouse, 65/35 Polyester/Cotton, Three-quarter length sleeves, Two-button adjustable cuffs, Round collar, Machine washable, Color: White, (Quantity) Size: (1) 18, UniformsToYou #100585/92 Or Equal; 23. Cardigan Sweater Vest, 100% Pil-trol Acrylic, Machine washable, Unisex, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (3) S, (8) M, (1) L, (3) XL, (5) 2XL, (2) 3XL, (3) 4XL, UniformsToYou #103118/90 Or Equal; 24. High Button Vest, Women's, 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Five-button vest (high), Self-fabric back, Dry clean only, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (5) S, (12) M, (9) L, (4) XL, (1) 2XL, UniformsToYou #103016/90 Or Equal; 25. High Button Vest(women's), 55/45 Polyester/Wool, Five-button vest (high), Self-fabric back, Dry clean only, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (5) S, (12) M, (9) L, (4) XL, (1) 2XL, UniformsToYou #103016/91 Or Equal; 26. Pleated Service Slacks, 100% Polyester Poplin, Double-front pleats, Bar tacking at all stress points, Two front quarter pockets, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (2) 2, (1) 10, (3) 12, (7) 16, (2) 18, (2) 22, UniformsToYou #101313/90 Or Equal; 27. Mosiac Print Jabot, Women's, 100% Silk, Color: Charcoal, Quantity: 27, UniformsToYou #103767/90 Or Equal; 28. Mosiac Print Jabot Women's, 100% Silk, Color: Cobalt, Quantity: 15, UniformsToYou #103767/22 Or Equal; 29. Mosiac Print, Men's, 100% Silk, Tie, Color: Cobalt, Quantity: 13, UniformsToYou #103766/22 Or Equal; 30. Galaxy Print Men's Tie, Polyester, Color: Gold, Quantity: 5, UniformsToYou #103115/50 Or Equal; 31. Galaxy Print Jabot, Women's Tie, Polyester, Color: Gold, Quantity: 21, UniformsToYou #103763/50 Or Equal; 32. El Sol Women's Knot Scarf, Polyester, Color: Gold, Quantity 78, UniformsToYou #103116/50 Or Equal; 33. Bedouin Paisley, Women's, Polyester, Color: Teal, Quantity: 67, UniformsToYou #100189/29 Or Equal; 34. Executive Pleated Plants, 65/35 Polyester/Cotton, Double-pleat front, Two-quarter top pockets, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (3) 20, (10) 6, (9) 16, (13) 12, (33) 18, (10) 24, (5) 4, (24) 14, (5) 28, (5) 8, (6) 22, UniformsToYou #102756/90 Or Equal; 35. Pleated Slacks With Side Elastic, 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Unlined, Machine washable, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (25) 20, (2) 6, (10) 16, (18) 12, (15) 18, (3) 26, (4) 4, (20) 14, (7) 28, (6) 8, (11) 22, (5) 10, UniformsToYou #100128/90 Or Equal; 36. Pleated Slacks, Unlined, Without Elastic, 55/45 Polyester/Wool, Tailored waistband with front extension, Dry clean only, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (7) 10, (7) 4, (4) 18, (1) 14, (2) 8, (1) 12, UniformsToYou #100167/90 Or Equal; 37. Classic Skirt, 23" Length, 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Edge-stitched fashion waistband, Back zipper closure, Two front pleats, Four back darts, Lower back vent, Pocket with reinforced bar tack, Fully lined, Machine washable, Color: Gray Ash, (Quantity) Size: (1) 14, UniformsToYou #102019/93 Or Equal; 38. Classic Skirt, 23" Length, 55/45 Polyester/Wool, Edge-stitched fashion waistband, Back zipper closure, Two front pleats, Four back darts, Lower back vent. Pocket with reinforced bar tack, Fully lined, Dry clean only, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (2) 10, (1) 12, UniformsToYou #101690/91, Or Equal; 39. Two-Tone Herringbone Shirt, 100% Cotton Textured Fabric, Featuring herringbone stripe collar and cuffs with five metal button placket, Machine washable, Color: Purple/Black, (Quantity) Size: (17) S, (7) M, (11) L, (7) XL, (14) 2XL, UniformsToYou #102195/91 Or Equal; 40. Savannah Stripe Dress Shirt, 60/40 Cotton/Polyester, French seams on armhole and sleeve are featured as well as box pleat, a left chest pocket with top-stitching and adjustable button cuffs, Clean finished double yoke, Machine washable, Unisex sizes, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (8) S, (34) M, (37) L, (12) XL, (5) 2XL, (4) 3XL, UniformsToYou #103300/91 Or Equal; 41. Classic Skirt, 26" Length, 100% Polyester Premierweave, Edge-stitched fashion waistband, Back zipper closure, Two front pleats, Four back darts, Lower back vent, Pocket with reinforced bar tack, Unlined, Machine washable, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (2) 26, (2) 12, (2) 16, (2) 14, (3) 20, UniformsToYou #103792/90 Or Equal; 42. Classic Skirt, 23" Length, 55/45 Polyester/Wool, Edge-stitched fashion, waistband, Back zipper closure, Two front pleats, Four back darts, Lower back vent, Pocket with reinforced bar tack, Fully lined, Dry clean only, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (4) 10, (1) 6, (1) 16, UniformsToYou #101690/90 Or Equal; 43. Classic Skirt, 23" Length, 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Edge-stitched fashion waistband, Back zipper closure, Two front pleats, Four back darts, Lower back vent, Pocket with reinforced bar tack, Fully lined, Machine washable, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (1) 8, (1) 12, (1) 14, UniformsToYou #102019/90 Or Equal; 44. Trimmed Blouse, 60/40 Cotton/Polyester, Double-row ribbon detail at collar and cuffs, One-piece shirt collar, Concealed button, fly-front closure, Adjustable cuffs, Machine washable, Color: White/Navy, (Quantity) Size: (1) Large, UniformsToYou #102177/92 Or Equal; 45. Embroidered Blouse, 60/40 Cotton/Polyester Embroidery on the collar and cuffs. Fly-front placket, Adjustable cuffs, Machine washable, Color: White/Navy, (Quantity) Size: (1) 18, UniformsToYou #100201/20 Or Equal; 46. Pleated Slacks, Unlined, Without Elastic, 55/45 Polyester/Wool, Tailored waistband with front extension, Dry clean only, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (1) 10, (2) 18, UniformsToYou #100167/91 Or Equal; 47. Cardigan Sweater Vest, 100% Pil-trol Acrylic, Machine washable, Unisex, Color: Black with Charcoal/Ivory, (Quantity) Size: (8) S, (24) M, (17) L, (10) XL, (5) 2XL, (8) 3XL, (1) 4XL, UniformsToYou #102158/90 Or Equal; 48. Savannah Stripe Blouse, 60/40 Cotton/Polyester, One-piece convertible collar, Machine washable, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (1) S, (6) M, (6) L, (1) XL, (1) 3XL, UniformsToYou #103391/91 Or Equal; 49. Savannah Stripe Shirt, 60/40 Cotton/Polyester, Sewing-cut to short sleeve, French seams on armhole and sleeve are featured as well as a box pleat, a left chest pocket with top-stitching and adjustable button cuffs, Clean finished double yoke, Machine washable, Unisex sizes, Color: Charcoal, (Quantity) Size: (3) L, (3) 2XL, UniformsToYou #103300/91 Or Equal; 50. Executive Pleated Pants, Male, 65/35 Polyester/Cotton, Double-pleat front, Two quarter top pockets, Men's pants have two back pockets, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (6) 38-28, (4) 36-36, (5) 32-32, (3) 38-31, (4) 36-38, (5) 38-29, (2) 34-31, UniformsToYou #102753/90 Or Equal; 51. Classic Skirt, 26" Length, 75/25 Polyester/Wool, Edge-stitched fashion waistband, Back zipper closure, Two front pleats, Four back darts, Lower back vent, Pocket with reinforced bar tack, Fully lined, Machine washable, Color: Gray Ash, (Quantity) Size: (2) 22, (4) 18, (1) 6, (1) 14, (2) 4, (1) 12, (1) 10, UniformsToYou #100094/93 Or Equal; 52. Classic Skirt, 26" Length, 100% Polyester Premierweave, Edge-stitched fashion waistband, Back zipper closure, Two front pleats, Four back darts, Lower back vent, Pocket with reinforced bar tack, Unlined, Machine washable, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (2) 14, (2) 12, (2) 16, (3) 20, (2) 26, (1) 24, UniformsToYou #103792/90 Or Equal; 53. Pleated Slacks, Unlined, Without Elastic, Women's, 100% Polyester Premierweave, Tailored waistband with front extension, Dry clean only, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (2) 18, (4) 12, (1) 2, (8) 8, (5) 14, (2) 26, (1) 6, UniformsToYou #103742/90 Or Equal; 54. Side Elastic Skirt, 100% Polyester, Machine washable, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (2) 14, (5) 2X, (9) 3X, (4) 18, (1) ea 12, (10) 4XL, (2) 3XL, UniformsToYou #100452/90 Or Equal; 55. Pull on Slacks, 65/35 Polyester/Cotton, Tapered leg, Unisex sizes, Machine washable, Color: Black, (Quantity) Size: (19) XL, (5) L, (5) 2X, UniformsToYou #100565/90 Or Equal. Only written quotes will be accepted. Quotes must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) Alternate III (JAN 1999), DUNS Number in accordance with 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (JUN 1999), and VAAR 852.219-70, Veteran-Owned Small Business (DEC 1990). The following clauses apply by reference. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (MAR 2000) except item c shall be changed to read 105 days, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 1999), FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (MAY 1999), VAAR 852.211-77, Brand Name Or Equal (NOV 1984), VAAR 852.214-73, Bid Samples (SEP 1993). 52.212-2 Evaluation Items, para (a) is filled in as follows: a. Product Demonstration Model (PDM) and b. Experience/Past Performance. The PDM and Experience/Past Performance are equal in weight, and, when combined, are equal to price; Questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing and may be faxed to 513-475-6334. Quotes will not be accepted by facsimile but will be accepted via E-Mail at betty.dessauer@med.va.gov or mailed to VA Medical Center (90C), 3200 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45220. Quotes must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. September 18, 2000. Telephonic inquires may be addressed to Betty Jo Dessauer at 513-475-6340. Posted 08/24/00 (W-SN490043). (0237)

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