UNIFORM PROGRAM
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. We are seeking information for market research purposes only. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. The VHA Network Contracting Office 6 (NCO 6) is conducting a market survey to find qualified vendors who can provide the service below to the Fayetteville VA Medical Center and outlying CBOC s. The Contractor shall provide a full-service Uniform Leasing Program (ULP) and to support the continuing weekly need of laundering services of Customers Own Materials (COMS). The full-service ULP and COMS shall provide the following capabilities: Customize Uniforms A wide selection of professional garments with high-quality performance. The ability to customize uniforms to feature personalization and agency brand. Contracts should have the ability to provide walk-off mats toughout the VA. Laundry- Full service professionally laundered between uses to include pressing. The contract shall provide weekly cleaning and garmet repair as needed and/or when requested. Delivery Delivery of rental uniforms. Includes weekly services to include pick-up of soiled uniforms, deliver of new, altered, and/or repaired uniforms in a professional matter, hung on hangers and protective covering. Alterations, repair and replacements uniforms shall be altered and repaired at contractor expense. Contractor shall maintain all uniforms with garment repairs and/or replacement of unserviceable uniform for it to be worn, torn, discolored and/or stinks. All interested parties should respond, in writing via email to Ashley.Korahaes@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. In response, please include the following: Company/individual name, Address, Point of contact with phone number Information describing your interest, Indicate FSS/GSA contract number or Open Market, as applicable FSS Category you qualify for Tax ID number DUNS number Capabilities statement Company Socio-Economic SIZE (example large, small, SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB etc.) Relevant Past Performance Previous contracts of like or similar work along with contract award prices If subcontracting is contemplated, provide subcontractor s name and relevant past performance. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). The NAICS 812332 Industrial Launderers is applicable to this acquisition; with a size standard of $38.5M. Interested firms are reminded that in accordance with FAR 4.1201(a) Prospective contractors shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications at the System for Award Management (SAM) as a part of required registration in conjunction with FAR 4.1102(a) that states, Prospective contractors shall be registered in the (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. Therefore, due to time constraints, vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov to be considered for an award. Your response is required by 4:00 PM EST on February 8, 2019. 36C24619Q0290 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
2/6/19, 8:20 AM UNIFORM PROGRAM
The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 has a need for a Uniform Leasing Program. The contractor shall provide a full-service Uniform Leasing Program and support the continuing weekly need of laundering services of Customers Own Materials (COMS). The solicitation shall be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13. The contractor shall provide the following: Customize Uniforms A wide selection of professional garments with high-quality performance. The ability to customize uniforms to feature personalization and agency brand. Contracts should have the ability to provide walk-off mats toughout the VA. Laundry- Full service professionally laundered between uses to include pressing. The contract shall provide weekly cleaning and garmet repair as needed and/or when requested. Delivery Delivery of rental uniforms. Includes weekly services to include pick-up of soiled uniforms, deliver of new, altered, and/or repaired uniforms in a professional matter, hung on hangers and protective covering. Alterations, repair and replacements uniforms shall be altered and repaired at contractor expense. Contractor shall maintain all uniforms with garment repairs and/or replacement of unserviceable uniform for it to be worn, torn, discolored and/or stinks. Place of Performance: Fayetteville VA Medical Center 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 Period of Performance: Period of Performance: April 1, 2019 September 30, 2019 (Base Year), with 4 option year periods with the first option year being October 1, 2019 September 30, 2020. Type of Set-Aside: This acquisition s strategy will be an Unrestricted Open Market solicitation. The applicable NAICS is 812332, Industrial Launderers with a size standard of $38.5 Million. Contract Type: The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price type contract in accordance with all terms, conditions and provisions of the solicitation. A formal Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued on or about February 14, 2019 via Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website via https://www.fbo.gov/ All potential offerors are responsible for monitoring and downloading all documents including amendments at the FedBizOpps website without further notification from the Contracting Officer. To be eligible for award, contractors must be registered in the following: SAM database at https://sam.gov/SAM/ Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be registered and verified in VetBiz. Vendors can access VetBiz at https://www.vip.vetbiz.va.gov/ The Contracting Specialist is: Ashley Korahaes VAMC Hampton 100 Emancipation Drive Bldg. 27 Hampton VA 23667 If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Ashley Korahaes at email address: Ashley.Korahaes@va.gov. 36C24619Q0290 Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
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