26Q000008_QandA_2026-1-26.pdf
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This is a Vendor Questions and Answers document for Solicitation No. 69056726Q000008, a follow-on recurring services contract for Materials Testing Lab Laundry and Floor Mat Service. The incumbent contractor is UniFirst Corporation, operating under previous Order Number 69056723P000047. The contract period of performance is 1 year plus 4 optional years, with services provided on a biweekly basis. The solicitation involves contractor-owned rental items for floor mats, towels, and aprons, with the Government paying for recurring service including supply, laundering, rotation, and replacement. Estimated weekly laundry volume is approximately 6-12 aprons and 50-100 towels, though this is characterized as a fluid estimate driven by laboratory work volume. Specific floor mat types and quantities are detailed in the Statement of Work.
Pricing shall be structured as an annual lump sum based on 26 weeks of service, with invoicing permitted no more frequently than monthly in arrears. Quantities listed in Section D are fixed for the period of performance, though any changes would require contract modification and equitable adjustment. Replacement of items damaged beyond normal wear from contact with asphalt binders, grease, and laboratory chemicals is included in the firm-fixed price. Bidders may offer commercially equivalent mat sizes with documented deviations, and pricing must account for additional circulating inventory to maintain full stock during cleaning cycles. Commercial (non-federal) laundry experience is acceptable. An amendment extended the response due date to January 27, 2026. Questions were answered between January 16 and January 26, 2026, addressing technical and general procurement requirements.
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| 26Q000008_QandA_2026-1-23.pdf | ||
| 26Q000008_QandA_2026-1-21.pdf | ||
| 69056726Q000008_Amendment 0001.pdf | ||
| 26Q000008_QandA_2026-1-20.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0001_Price Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 26Q000008_QandA_2026-1-16.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0003_Past Perf Questionnaire.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 0001_Price Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 0004_Materials Lab Layout.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0005_Service Contract Act Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment 0002_Offeror Work Experience.pdf | ||
| 69056726Q000008.pdf |
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VENDOR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Solicitation No.: 69056726Q000008 Project Name: Materials Testing Lab Laundry and Floor Mat Service
# General Technical Question Answer Date
1 X If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
The subject solicitation is a follow-on requirement for recurring services, not a new start. The incumbent contractor is UniFirst Corporation. The previous award was executed under Order Number 69056723P000047.
16-Jan-2026
2 X Who is the incumbent and what is the current contract number?
The subject solicitation is a follow-on requirement for recurring services, not a new start. The incumbent contractor is UniFirst Corporation. The previous award was executed under Order Number 69056723P000047.
16-Jan-2026
3 X
Is this a 3 year contract? Period of Performance states 1 plus 4 optiopnal years. However, the price schedule seems to be a 3 year contract? It appears the price schedule (attached) is in error and it is difficult to bid on this project.
The incorrect version of Attachment 0001 was included.
The correct version will be uploaded shortly. 17-Jan-2026
4 X I recall bidding on this project previously; I think it was weekly. Scope of work section 4i: states biweekly. just wanting to confirm before bidding.
Previous RFQ, 69056725Q000044, was total SB set aside and closed with no award. This RFQ is now full and open. Both RFQs specified 'Biweekly Services".
21-Jan-2026
5 X
Please confirm whether floor mats, towels, and aprons are intended to be contractor-owned rental items for the duration of the contract, with the Government paying for recurring service (supply, laundering, rotation, and replacement), rather than a one-time purchase of Government-owned items.
Confirming contractor-owned rental items 22-Jan-2026
6 X
The SOW notes that towels and aprons will regularly come into contact with asphalt binders, grease, and laboratory chemicals. Should replacement of items damaged beyond normal wear due to these conditions be considered included in the firm-fixed price, or will there be any adjustment mechanism?
Replacement shall be considered included in the firm-fixed price 22-Jan-2026
7 X
Are the quantities listed in Section D and reflected in the price schedule fixed for the period of performance, or are they estimates subject to change based on operational needs?
Fixed quantities. Any changes, up or down, would require a modification and equitable adjustment. 22-Jan-2026
8 X
The SOW requires maintaining full stock while items are being cleaned. Should pricing assume additional circulating inventory beyond the listed quantities to ensure continuous availability
Yes 22-Jan-2026
9 X
The SOW notes that deviations in mat sizes may be acceptable within reason. Please confirm whether offering commercially equivalent sizes (with deviations noted in the quote) will be considered compliant.
Confirmed, this would be compliant 22-Jan-2026
10 X
For pricing submitted on an annual basis in the price schedule, does the Government prefer monthly invoicing of the annual firm-fixed price or a single annual invoice per period of performance?
Invoicing shall be no more frequently than monthly in arrears as services are rendered 22-Jan-2026
11 X Will you consider extending the bid until the end of the week (1/30/2026)? To allow time for you to respond to the questions and for my company to provide a quote
Amendment 0001 posted to SAM.gov on 1/20/2026 extended the response due date to 1/27/2026 22-Jan-2026
12 X I would like to know if the mats have to be exactly the measurements listed in the scope of work?
Refer to question 9 above. Deviations within reason are acceptable. 23-Jan-2026
13 X Is it ok to assume this is an annual lump sum based on 26 weeks? Yes 23-Jan-2026
14 X Can I just put the lump sum in column F? Yes 23-Jan-2026
15 X What is the estimated weekly or monthly laundry volume?
Approximately 6-12 aprons and50-100 towels. Laundry volume is driven by the amount of work in the lab so this is a VERY fluid esttimate.
26-Jan-2026
16 X What is the estimated number and types of floor mats? Refer to the Statement of Work 26-Jan-2026 17 X What is the pickup and delivery frequency? Refer to the Statement of Work 26-Jan-2026
18 X What is the required turnaround time?
Not applicable… quantities picked up are immediately replaced during each service visit. Refer to the Statement of Work
26-Jan-2026
19 X Whether commercial (non-federal) laundry experience is acceptable Yes 26-Jan-2026
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