S -- LINEN SUPPLY SERVICE

Notice Date

September 6, 2001

Contracting Office

Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Contracting Department, PO Box 97, Jacksonville, Florida 32212-0097

ZIP Code

32212-0097

Solicitation Number

N68836-01-T-0255

Response Due

September 13, 2001

Point of Contact

Judith K Hopper Contracting Officer 904-270-5699 x147

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation ; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N68836-01-T-0255 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-26 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-19. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812331 and the business size standard is $10.5. Fleet Contracting Center, Mayport Fl intends to purchase on a full and open competitive basis Linen Supply Service for 12 months from date of award with no option for renewal. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract for Linen Supply services in accordance with the following statement of work: The contractor shall provide medical clothing and linens on a rental basis to be delivered and picked up weekly, directly at Branch Dental Clinic, Building 1363, Massey Road, Naval Station Mayport Fl 32228. The contractor shall meet the requirements of OSHA Rules on Occupational Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens 3129, 1992 for handling and cleaning of items. This will include a 25-minute washing cycle at 160 degrees Fahrenheit. At no time will washed linen come in contact with soiled linen or touch the floor. The Contractor shall provide proof of delivery when invoicing for payment. Delivery/pick-up should be scheduled on the same day each week, preferably Mondays from 0900 to 1100. All linen will be delivered clean and neatly folded in laundry bags. Linen that is stained, torn or presents an unprofessional appearance will not be accepted. The Government shall segregate soiled items for contractor pickup and normal soiled linen bags and contaminated linen in biohazard bags. Deliverable Items and quantities will include: 1) 24"x24" Operating Room Wrappers 125 each week (125 x 52 weeks 6500). 2) 36" x 36" Operating Room Wrappers 125 each week (125 x 52 weeks=6500). 3) 54" x 54" Operating Room Wrappers 38 each week (38 x 52 weeks =1976). 4) Scrubs Tops 285 each week (285 x 55 weeks 14,820). 5) scrub Bottoms 285 each week (285 x 52 weeks 14,820). 6) Laundry Bags 25 each week (25 x 52 weeks 1300). 7) Environmental Fee 1 each week (1 x 52 weeks 52). 8) Delivery Fee (if required) 1 each week (1 x 52 weeks 52. 9) Set up Fee if required (1 per year). The following provisions and clauses apply: Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. (End of Provision) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers -- Commercial; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial items, 52.212-3 offeror representations and certifications- commercial items. Clause 52.212-4, Addendum to FAR 52.212-4: Paragraph (o) Warranty- Add: "additionally, the Government will accept the contractor's commercial warranty." Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (to include: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era); clause52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965; clause 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires 15070 Finisher, $6.61/Hr, Fringe Benefits $2.02/hr, Washer, Machine $7.20/Hr, Fringe Benefits $2.02/Hr; clause 52.232-33, Mandatory information for electronic funds transfer payment; Clause 52.219-6 Total Small Business Setaside, and The following DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition: 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (including 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program). Wage Determination 1994-2115, Revision No. 27, dated 05/31/2001 is here by incorporated into this solicitation. A copy of the wage determination can be accessed at www.jax.fisc.navy.mil , click on Regional Contracting, then click request for quotes/proposals, then click on small purchase. Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database is a requirement for award go to www.ccr2000.com to register. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the internet at www.arnet.gov/far. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their offer in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, 2) discounts for prompt payment if applicable 3) cage code, 4) Dun & Bradstreet number, 5) Taxpayer ID number. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 , Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their offer. The Government intends to make a single award to the eligible, responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation, and is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: Technical, and price. Quotations must be received no later than 4:00 P.M September 13, 2001. Quotations must be in writing and may be faxed or mailed to the following. Attn Judith K Hopper, Fleet Contracting Center, FISC JAX BLDG, 191 Naval Station Mayport FL 32228. Fax 904-270-6498 Telephone 904-270-5699 x147..

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010910/SSOL019.HTM (W-249 SN50W975)