W -- RENTAL AND SERVICE FOR COVERALLS AND TOWELS

Notice Date

September 14, 2000

Contracting Office

Contracts Department, P. O. Drawer 43019, MCLB, Albany, GA 31704-3019

ZIP Code

31704-3019

Solicitation Number

M67004-00-Q-0021

Response Due

September 22, 2000

Point of Contact

Sgt Jones or MSgt Beaulieu, Code 89-1, (912)693-6715

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, 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. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This action is UNRESTRICTED in regards to businesses size. The following services are required: ITEM 1) Rental of #2 shop towels. Towels are to be delivered twice weekly and used towels are to be picked up a minimum of once weekly. 160 Bundles (50 towels per bundle) are required each delivery for a total of 320 bundles weekly. The Government cannot guarantee the return of all used towels upon pick-up. Delivery and pick-up will be at a central location aboard MCLB, Albany, GA. ITEM 2) Rental of coveralls for use in a cleaning/blasting area. Initial quantity of 360 pairs (30 employees x 12 pairs each) is required with alterations included. All coveralls are to be of heavy denim, fisher-cloth, or equivalent material type. The coveralls must all be the same color, have long sleeves, zippered fronts, and the pockets must be sewn shut. Employee's last name shall be affixed above the left breast pocket. Employees will be measured by the contractor to ensure proper coverall fit. Coveralls are to be cleaned weekly, with pick-up and delivery on the same day each week. Cleaned coveralls will be returned to the Government on hangers. ITEM 3) Rental of coveralls for use in a paint and preservation area. Initial quantity of 396 pairs (33 employees x 12 pairs each) is required with alterations included. All coveralls to be of heavy-duty industrial-type twill. All coveralls shall be the same color, have long sleeves, zippered fronts, and the pockets must be sewn shut. Employee's last name shall be affixed above the left breast pocket. Employees will be measured by the contractor to ensure proper coverall fit. Coveralls are to be cleaned weekly, with pick-up and delivery on the same day each week. Cleaned coveralls will be returned to the Government on hangers. ITEM 4) Rental of Coveralls for use by FSD personnel. Initial quantity of 120 pairs (24 employees x 5 pairs each) is required with alterations included. All coveralls to be of heavy-duty industrial-type twill. All coveralls shall be the same color, have long sleeves, zippered fronts, and the pockets must be sewn shut. Employee's last name shall be affixed above the left breast pocket. Employees will be measured by the contractor to ensure proper coverall fit. Coveralls are to be cleaned weekly, with pick-up and delivery on the same day each week. Cleaned coveralls will be returned to the Government on hangers. ITEM 5) Rental of coveralls for use in paint area and tool/machining room. All coveralls to be of heavy-duty industrial-type twill. Quantity and sizes required are as follows: (50) size small, (50) size medium, (75) size large, (75) size X-Large, and (25) size XX-Large, for a total of (275). No additional tailoring is required. USED COVERALLS MAY BE PROVIDED FOR THIS REQUIREMENT. Coveralls do not have to be the same color but must be conservative in nature. Name tapes/tags are not required for these coveralls, however they must be marked so as to identify them as belonging to the "tool room." Coveralls are to be cleaned weekly, with pick-up and delivery on the same day each week. Cleaned coveralls will be returned to the Government on hangers. ITEM 5) Rental of Trousers and Long Sleeve shirts for use by FSD personnel. Initial quantity of 5 pairs (1 employee x 5 pairs) is required with alterations completed. Trousers/shirt set to be of heavy-duty industrial-type twill. Trouser/shirt set to be Navy or Light Blue in color. Employee's last name shall be affixed above the left breast pocket. The employee will be measured by the contractor to ensure proper trouser/shirt fit. Trousers/shirts are to be cleaned weekly, with pick-up and delivery on the same day each week. Cleaned trouser/shirt sets will be returned to the Government on hangers. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR ALL SERVICES WILL BE FROM 1 OCTOBER 2000 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2001. The coveralls/trousers/shirts furnished under the terms and conditions of the resulting contract shall be "SERVICEABLE," and shall be maintained in serviceable condition by the contractor, throughout the contract duration, at no additional cost to the government except as stated below. When the quality of an item has deteriorated to such a point that, in the government's opinion, the item is no longer acceptable or can no longer be utilized for its intended purpose, the item shall be considered "UNSERVICEABLE." However, the contractor will not be required to replace any item at his own expense due to causes such as fire, water, acts of god, accident, abuse, misuse, theft, or vandalism. The contractor will be required to replace, at no charge to the government, up to 30% of the coveralls/trousers/shirts, at the government's discretion. Serviceability will be determined based on the following criteria: a. 40% coverage of excessive paint or undercoat material, which will be either 30% located on the front of the garment and/or 40% of the entire garment. b. The stiffness of the coveralls/trousers/shirts caused by the paint renders them inflexible (unable to bend). Or, c. coveralls/trousers/shirts are so excessively worn that they no longer provide protection from grit or other materials. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, MCLB Albany, GA, 31704 with inspection/acceptance at destination. FAR Clauses/Provisions: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation, is considered to be the best value to the Government. 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (incorporating 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial service, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register or accept the Government Credit Card as a form of payment to be eligible for award. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 22 September 2000, at 1:00 PM Eastern STD. Time. All responsible sources may submit a quote that will be considered by the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA, Contracting Dept. FAX 912-693-6791.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000918/WSOL001.HTM (W-258 SN496675)