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Government Question No.

Industry Question Government Response

LQ-001

Do you have an estimate of the weekly, monthly, or annual pounds of laundry anticipated under this requirement?

The estimated workload is approximately 4,000 pounds of laundry per week. This estimate is provided for planning purposes only and does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-002

Please confirm the current three pickup locations and delivery location(s), and describe the Public Safety access process (badges, escorts, and check-in) for contractor drivers and workers.

Current pickup locations are Palmer Hall, Delano Hall, and Truxton Arcade. Because the pickup locations are dormitory locations, Public Safety will grant contractor access in accordance with Academy access requirements.

LQ-003

Please define what constitutes an incident for the complaint threshold and confirm the required reimbursement process, including claims documentation, approval flow, timeframe, and payment method.

For purposes of this solicitation, an incident generally refers to a substantiated complaint involving missing, damaged, delayed, or improperly processed laundry.

The PWS provides that the COR will monitor customer complaints and considers more than eight incidents per month unacceptable. Customer complaints will be addressed in accordance with the PWS, QASP, and terms and conditions of the resulting contract.

LQ-004

Please confirm the expected start and end dates for the July indoctrination period, the estimated surge volume, and whether surge pricing is permitted or included in the base unit price.

The 2026 Indoctrination period occurred from July 9 through July 24, 2026. Dates may vary from year to year. Historical surge-volume information is not available. The July Indoctrination requirements are included within the firm-fixed-price performance requirements, and offerors should account for those requirements when developing their quotations.

LQ-005

Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent currently fulfilling this need? If there is an incumbent, please provide the current contract number.

This is a continuing requirement. The incumbent contractor is LEEFAM CLEANING INC. under Contract No. 693JF725C000004.

EXHIBIT 1 – INDUSTRY QUESTIONS AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSES

Solicitation 6923G226Q000026 – Off-Site Laundry Services

PUBLIC RELEASE COPY – Amendment 0002

Vendor-neutral questions and Government responses. Vendor identities, points of contact, and internal acquisition deliberations are omitted.

LQ-006

Will USMMA provide the incumbent contract number, prior award value, historical annual expenditures, and actual quantities processed under the current or preceding off-campus student laundry contract?

The current incumbent contract number is 693JF725C000004. The Government is not providing historical expenditures or actual quantities processed. Historical workload information beyond the approximately 4,000 pounds-per-week planning estimate is not maintained by the Government.

LQ-007

Does USMMA require one contractor employee to remain continuously onsite from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or may the contractor propose an alternative controlled-retrieval system?

The contractor shall provide continuous on-site staffing to monitor student retrieval of completed laundry between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in accordance with the PWS.

LQ-008

Are contractors permitted to remove garments from individual bags for sorting, washing, drying, and folding, provided each student's items remain segregated and are returned in the correct bag?

The Government does not prescribe specific commercial laundry methods. Offerors may utilize industry-standard commercial laundry processes provided all solicitation performance requirements are satisfied and individual student laundry is accurately returned

LQ-009

Does USMMA require each individual bag to be weighed, or is a consolidated daily weight acceptable?

PWS Section 7 requires the contractor to record the number of laundry bags processed each service day and the total weight processed each service day. A consolidated daily weight is acceptable; individual bag weights are not required.

Measurements may be completed on-site or off-site.

LQ-010

Are carts, hand trucks, dollies, or other contractor-owned material-handling devices permitted inside the dormitories and Cleveland Hall?

The PWS requires the contractor to transport laundry bags, including movement down one flight of stairs, and states that the Government will not provide assistance or material-handling equipment. Any contractor-provided equipment used in performing the requirement must comply with applicable Academy safety, security, and access requirements and must not interfere with Academy operations.

LQ-011

Will USMMA provide a current roster or other student-identification list to support alphabetical sorting and controlled retrieval?

Yes. The Government will provide a current student roster to support alphabetical sorting and controlled retrieval. Students remain responsible for properly stenciling and identifying their laundry bags.

LQ-012

How will replacement cost be documented and determined for lost or damaged items?

The contractor shall establish a reasonable dispute-resolution process for lost or damaged items. In accordance with the PWS, lost and damaged items shall be reimbursed at replacement cost.

LQ-013

Please clarify whether the contractual turnaround requirement is 100 percent within 48 hours, subject to excusable exceptions, or whether the 90 percent acceptable quality level in the QASP governs performance evaluation.

Laundry is required to be returned within 48 hours of pickup, with Saturday pickups returned by 8:00 a.m. Tuesday. See Section 7 under the revised Attachment 2 - PWS.

The 90 percent acceptable quality level (AQL) in the QASP is a Government surveillance threshold and does not waive or reduce the contractor's obligation to comply with the PWS delivery schedule.

LQ-014

Please confirm whether the service includes all washable personal clothing placed in student laundry bags, including undergarments, socks, athletic clothing, towels, and other personal garments, or is limited to Academy-issued clothing or uniforms. Identify prohibited or excluded items.

The service includes washable personal clothing placed in assigned student laundry bags, including undergarments, socks, athletic clothing, bath towels, and other garments that do not require special handling. Students should not submit items requiring special handling. Bed sheets, pillowcases, and bed blankets are excluded because the Government provides a separate cleaning service for those items. The contractor should remove excluded or special-handling items from the laundry bag and return them to the student without processing

LQ-015

Please confirm that all three pickup locations are on the USMMA campus and, if available, provide the buildings, approximate volume at each location, parking/loading access, and manual-handling conditions.

The PWS provides for three pickup locations on the USMMA campus in dormitories or barracks. Due to campus construction projects, the COR may revise the designated locations. Historical pickup volume by individual location is not available. The contractor is responsible for the manual movement of laundry bags as described in the PWS

LQ-016

Please provide the anticipated dates or duration of the freshman indoctrination program and confirm whether twice-daily pickup is required for the entire month of July or only during the actual indoctrination period.

The freshman Indoctrination program occurs during July and requires the special pickup and turnaround schedule identified in the PWS. The 2026 Indoctrination period occurred from July 9 through July 24, 2026. Offerors shall price and perform in accordance with the July requirements established in the PWS.

LQ-017

Are the student laundry bags mesh netting bags? Can a picture be provided of a bag, empty and/or filled?

The student laundry bags are stenciled solid laundry bags. Photographs will not be provided.

LQ-018

Where will the contractor employee distributing laundered clothes be stationed? Will a table and chair be provided?

The PWS identifies the current finished-laundry delivery/distribution location as the Dry Cleaning/Tailor Shop in Cleveland Hall. The Government will provide an on-campus facility containing reasonable storage shelves for finished laundry.

LQ-019

Are students free to pick up their laundry at any time between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.?

Students may retrieve completed laundry between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, consistent with the Performance Work Statement.

LQ-020

Are students given a daily deadline to ensure their laundry bags have reached the three pickup points?

The contractor is required to pick up laundry from the designated campus locations no later than 8:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday. The PWS does not establish a separate student-specific deposit deadline.

LQ-021

When a student's stencil becomes faded or illegible, may the contractor implement a supplemental identification system such as a sewn or heat-sealed label, barcode, QR code, or RFID identifier? If permitted, will USMMA provide a roster and unique student-identification information?

Laundry bags may be assumed to be stenciled with the student's name, and students are responsible for stenciling their bags. The solicitation does not presently authorize or require a supplemental barcode, QR-code, RFID, or student-identification-number system. Any additional identification process determined necessary after award would be coordinated in accordance with applicable contract and privacy i

LQ-022

For the proposed employee's 30-minute lunch break, is a relief or backup employee required onsite, or may distributions stop during that period?

The on-site distribution operation shall remain staffed during the required operating hours to allow students to retrieve laundry between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor is responsible for providing adequate staffing to maintain continuous coverage during those hours.

LQ-023

Please confirm that pickup includes Saturdays but distribution of laundered items is not required on Saturdays.

Laundry pickup shall occur Monday through Saturday. Student retrieval/distribution of completed laundry shall be supported Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m.

and 4:30 p.m., in accordance with the PWS.

LQ-024

Can the Government provide images, photographs, or video of the distribution room or center?

No.

LQ-025

What have been the pain points, if any, with the current distribution system? The solicitation establishes performance requirements intended to ensure timely turnaround, accurate accountability of student laundry, appropriate handling of lost or damaged items, and reliable customer service. Offerors should address their proposed quality-control approach for meeting those requirements.

LQ-026

What issues is the Government attempting to minimize or avoid regarding student laundry mix-ups?

The Government's objective is to minimize lost, misplaced, or incorrectly distributed laundry and to eliminate incidents of another individual receiving a student's laundry bag. Offerors should describe their quality-control and accountability procedures for meeting these requirements.

LQ-027

Is there an itemized list of pieces to be serviced, such as uniform shirts, pants, jackets, linens, and other items?

The Government does not maintain an itemized inventory of individual garments. The contractor shall process student laundry in accordance with the PWS requirements.

LQ-028

Can the Government provide a breakdown of laundry services versus dry-cleaning services?

The requirement covers off-site laundering of student clothing placed in assigned laundry bags; the Government does not provide a separate itemized allocation between laundry and dry-cleaning services. Students should not submit items requiring special handling. Bed sheets, pillowcases, and bed blankets are excluded;

bath towels may be submitted. The contractor should remove excluded or special-handling items from the laundry bag and return them to the student without

LQ-029

Who is responsible if bags are missing before pickup? Students are responsible for properly identifying their laundry bags. The contractor is responsible for safeguarding and properly processing laundry accepted for performance under the contract in accordance with the PWS.

LQ-030

Is there a table of pricing for expected reimbursement for damaged or lost clothing?

The contractor shall implement a reasonable dispute-resolution process for lost or damaged items. In accordance with the PWS, lost and damaged items shall be reimbursed at replacement cost.

LQ-031

What is the expectation for deliveries when severe weather occurs? Performance during severe weather or other emergency conditions will be addressed in accordance with the solicitation, resulting contract, and applicable Government direction. The contractor shall not independently alter required service without appropriate Government coordination.

LQ-032

What is the average wait time or processing time for pickups? Historical processing time information is not maintained by the Government. Offerors shall perform pickup services in accordance with the schedule established in the

PWS.

LQ-033

What is the average wait time or processing time for deliveries? Historical average delivery-processing-time information is not maintained by the Government. Prospective turnaround requirements are established in the PWS.

Under the normal schedule, laundry shall be returned within 48 hours, with laundry picked up on Saturday returned by 8:00 a.m. Tuesday. The special July turnaround requirements are addressed separately in the PWS.

LQ-034

Will each student have an individually labeled laundry bag with their clothing inside, and should each bag be processed separately?

Laundry bags may be assumed to be stenciled with the student's name, and students are responsible for stenciling their bags. The PWS permits laundry to be washed while remaining in the bag but does not require a particular commercial processing methodology. The contractor shall ensure that each student's laundry is accurately returned.

LQ-035

Should clothing from different students ever be mixed during washing, or must each student's laundry remain separate from start to finish?

The Government does not prescribe the contractor's laundry processing methodology beyond the requirements established in the PWS. Laundry may be washed while remaining in the bag, but finished laundry must be returned dry and folded; clean serviceable items shall not come into contact with soiled items; and handling shall comply with generally accepted sanitary industry standards.

LQ-036

Approximately how many laundry bags are picked up each day, and what is the average weight of each bag?

Historical daily bag counts and average bag weights are not maintained by the Government. For general planning guidance, the scale of operations may be approximately 4,000 pounds of laundry per week. This estimate does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-037

Are there items requiring special handling, such as blankets, comforters, dress uniforms, or delicate clothing?

Students should not submit items requiring special handling. If such an item is placed in a laundry bag, the contractor shall remove the item and return it to the student without processing.

LQ-038

Is there a preferred way for the laundry to be folded and returned? Laundry shall be returned dry and folded. Finished articles shall conform to generally accepted industry standards of quality, cleanliness, finish, and appearance, including odor and scent, and shall be delivered in a sanitary condition in accordance with the PWS.

LQ-039

Is the estimated 4,000 pounds per week consistent throughout the year, or does it fluctuate significantly during different seasons?

Historical seasonal workload quantities are not maintained by the Government. The PWS identifies approximately 4,000 pounds per week for general planning guidance and anticipates operational fluctuations, including increased service during the July freshman Indoctrination period and potentially reduced laundry volume between Christmas and New Year's and during specified spring and fall periods Offerors

LQ-040

Is there an opportunity to visit the campus and observe the pickup and delivery process before submitting a quote?

No Government site visit occurred under this solicitation, and no site visit will be scheduled before award.

LQ-041

Will the requirement be quoted on a per-pound or per-piece-count basis? Amendment 0002 hereby revises the pricing instructions and incorporates Attachment 4, Vendor Price Sheet. See Factor III - Price under the revised Solicitation 6923G226Q000026 Amendment 0002. Offerors shall submit one annual firm-fixed price for the base period and each option period using Attachment 4 - Vendor Price Sheet. Per-pound and per-piece pricing will not be evaluated.

LQ-042

If linens are included, can the Government publish a breakdown of towel, sheet, and blanket measurements and estimated quantities for each size?

Bed sheets, pillowcases, and bed blankets shall not be submitted through this service because the Government provides a separate cleaning service for those items. If such an item is placed in a laundry bag, the contractor shall remove it and return it to the student without processing. Bath towels may be submitted. The Government does not have towel dimensions because the items are purchased by

LQ-043

Is there a current incumbent contractor? If so, provide the contractor's name, previous contract number, and previous awarded price, if available.

The incumbent contractor is LEEFAM CLEANING INC. under Contract No.

693JF725C000004. The Government is not providing the incumbent contract price through this Q&A.

LQ-044

Is the estimated 4,000 pounds per week representative of recent actual volume, and is there an estimated peak volume during the July freshman training period?

Historical peak-volume data is not maintained by the Government. For general planning guidance, the PWS indicates that the scale of operations may be approximately 4,000 pounds per week. This estimate does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-045

Does the onsite employee need to remain continuously from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or only during designated laundry retrieval periods?

The contractor shall provide continuous on-site staffing to monitor student retrieval of completed laundry between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in accordance with the PWS.

LQ-046

Will the Government extend the quotation deadline to allow additional time to prepare a complete and compliant quotation?

Amendment 0002 hereby extends the quotation submission deadline to August 18, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.

LQ-047

If contractor personnel are required during student pickup and distribution, clarify the required hours of coverage and contractor responsibilities during that period.

The contractor shall provide on-site personnel to monitor and support student retrieval of completed laundry from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contractor personnel shall maintain accountability of completed laundry

LQ-048

Please clarify the expected turnaround time for Saturday pickups, including the expected delivery day.

Laundry picked up on Saturday shall be returned by 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, in accordance with PWS Section 8.

LQ-049

The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.222-41 but includes no Department of Labor wage determination. Will the Government provide the applicable SCLS wage determination and relevant laundry labor classifications?

Amendment 0002 hereby incorporates the Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-4157, Revision No. 32, dated July 30, 2026, for Nassau and Suffolk Counties, New York, and FAR Clause 52.222-49, Service Contract Labor Standards- Place of Performance Unknown. Offerors shall identify the complete address and county of the proposed processing facility and use the applicable wage determination and labor classifications when preparing quotations.

LQ-050

Please confirm that offerors are to price the base year and each option year separately and that total evaluated price is the sum of all periods.

Amendment 0002 hereby revises the pricing and evaluated-price instructions.

Offerors shall enter one annual firm-fixed price for CLIN 00001 and each option CLIN, 00002 through 00004, on the attached Vendor Price Sheet. Total evaluated price is the sum of CLINs 00001 through 00004.

LQ-051

Can the Government provide historical monthly pounds processed, bag counts, and July peak volumes?

Historical monthly pounds processed, bag counts, and July peak-volume data are not maintained by the Government. For general planning guidance, the PWS indicates that the scale of operations may be approximately 4,000 pounds per week. This

LQ-052

After accounting for holidays and reduced-service periods, how many billable service days or weeks occur per performance period, and is billing fixed monthly or reduced during those periods?

The resulting contract is firm-fixed-price. Offerors shall account for the holidays and reduced-service periods identified in the PWS when developing their offered price.

The solicitation does not establish a separate billable-day methodology.

LQ-053

Is the onsite monitoring role expected to be staffed continuously from 0800 to 1630 throughout the year, including reduced-schedule and summer periods?

The contractor shall provide continuous on-site staffing to monitor student retrieval of completed laundry from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Reduced-service periods shall be administered in accordance with the PWS and

LQ-054

Does the faculty and staff retail laundry activity create any space, volume, or staffing obligation that affects the priced contract scope?

Faculty and staff retail laundry activity is independent of the Government's contracted student laundry requirement. Any contractor revenue and expenses associated with faculty/staff retail services shall not be invoiced under the Government contract Services to midshipmen/students shall be provided at the

LQ-055

Please confirm the Government-furnished storage room location, shelving capacity, access hours, and the process for badging or granting access to dormitory pickup locations.

The Government will provide an on-campus facility containing reasonable storage shelves for finished laundry. Public Safety will grant contractor access to designated dormitory pickup locations in accordance with Academy access requirements. The PWS does not specify a guaranteed shelving capacity or separate access/badging processing timeline.

LQ-056

Is there an incumbent contractor, what is the current contract value, and is a phase-in or transition period expected before the performance start date?

The incumbent contractor is LEEFAM CLEANING INC. under Contract No.

693JF725C000004. The Government is not providing the incumbent contract value through this Q&A. Revised PWS Section 14 establishes transition-in and continuity requirements, including prompt submission of employee information needed for background checks.

LQ-057

What is the expected background-check vetting timeline, and must checks be completed before the performance start date?

Before initiating performance, the contractor shall provide the employee information required by PWS Section 10 to support background checks for personnel performing on-site work. The Government does not establish a guaranteed background-check processing timeframe in the solicitation. Contractors are responsible for planning staffing sufficient to meet the required performance start date.

LQ-058

For Past Performance, what format and how many references are required, and is a questionnaire required or are narrative references with points of contact acceptable?

The Government may evaluate past performance from federal, state, local government, and commercial customers; may contact references provided by the offeror; and may review CPARS and other available sources. The solicitation does not specify a mandatory number of references or require a particular questionnaire.

LQ-059

Is the estimated 4,000 pounds per week consistent throughout the year, or does it fluctuate significantly?

Historical seasonal workload quantities are not maintained by the Government. The PWS identifies approximately 4,000 pounds per week for general planning guidance and anticipates operational fluctuations, including increased July service and potentially reduced volume during specified holiday, spring, and fall periods.

LQ-060

Is payment based on a fixed annual price, or are there adjustments if laundry volume changes significantly? What are the payment terms, such as Net 30 or Net 60?

The resulting contract will be firm-fixed-price, subject to the terms and conditions and applicable price-adjustment provisions incorporated into the contract. Offerors shall account for the workload and schedule requirements when developing their prices. Payment shall be made in accordance with the payment and invoicing provisions incorporated into the resulting contract.

LQ-061

Approximately how many bags are processed each day during the July freshman indoctrination period?

Historical daily bag-count data for the July freshman Indoctrination period is not maintained by the Government. Offerors shall prepare quotations based on the July operational requirements established in the PWS.

LQ-062

How many weeks does the increased July workload typically last? The 2026 freshman Indoctrination period occurred from July 9 through July 24, 2026.

This historical period does not establish a guaranteed duration for future years.

Offerors shall comply with the prospective July schedule established in the PWS, as clarified by any solicitation amendment.

LQ-063

Please confirm that the off-campus processing facility must be within 25 miles of USMMA and that the campus address is for pickup, delivery, and customer service.

Yes. PWS Section 6 requires the contractor's off-site processing facility to be located within a twenty-five (25) mile radius of the USMMA campus at 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024. The USMMA campus is the location for the pickup, delivery, distribution, and related on-site services identified in the PWS.

LQ-064

Please provide the incumbent contractor's name and previous contract award amount.

The incumbent contractor is LEEFAM CLEANING INC. under Contract No.

693JF725C000004. The Government is not providing the previous contract award amount through this Q&A.

LQ-065

Please provide the historical annual laundry volume, including bags and pounds processed, used to develop the Government estimate.

Historical annual laundry volume and bag-count data requested are not maintained by the Government. For general planning guidance, the PWS indicates that the scale of operations may be approximately 4,000 pounds per week. This estimate does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-066

Is there an incumbent contractor, is this a recompete, or is this a brand-new project? If applicable, provide the award number or information on similar services purchased in the past.

This is a continuing off-site laundry-services requirement. The incumbent contractor is LEEFAM CLEANING INC. under Contract No. 693JF725C000004.

LQ-067

Is the estimated 4,000 pounds per week based on historical usage from the current or most recent contract?

The PWS provides approximately 4,000 pounds of laundry per week as general planning guidance. The Government does not represent that this estimate is derived from actual usage under the incumbent contract, and it does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-068

Provide historical workload information, including annual pounds, annual student bag counts, and average weekly volume.

Historical annual pounds, annual student bag counts, and average weekly actual-volume data are not maintained by the Government. For general planning guidance, the PWS indicates that the scale of operations may be approximately 4,000 pounds per week; this estimate does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-069

During July freshman indoctrination, what is the historical average number of bags processed each day and approximately how many students participate?

Historical daily bag-count and student-participation data for the July freshman Indoctrination period are not maintained by the Government. The 2026 Indoctrination period occurred from July 9 through July 24, 2026. Offerors shall prepare quotations based upon the prospective July operational requirements established in the PWS, as clarified by any solicitation amendment.

LQ-070

Confirm the anticipated daily hours for the onsite retrieval-monitoring employee and whether the hours remain consistent throughout the contract period.

The contractor shall provide continuous on-site staffing to monitor student retrieval of completed laundry between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in accordance with the PWS.

LQ-071

Will designated parking or loading areas be available for contractor vehicles at each pickup and delivery location?

The PWS does not guarantee dedicated contractor parking or loading areas at the pickup or delivery locations. Contractor personnel shall comply with Academy access, safety, traffic, and site requirements while performing pickup and delivery operations.

LQ-072

Is the 25-mile processing-facility limitation measured by roadway travel distance or straight-line distance from USMMA?

The twenty-five (25) mile limitation is a radius measured from the USMMA campus, as stated in PWS Section 6. It is not expressed as roadway travel distance.

LQ-073

Are any changes in student enrollment or laundry volume anticipated during the base period compared with recent historical operations?

The Government does not have information establishing specific anticipated changes in student enrollment or laundry volume during the base period. The PWS identifies approximately 800 students and approximately 4,000 pounds per week for general planning guidance. The workload estimate does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-074

Will the Government release additional historical workload data to support staffing and pricing for this firm-fixed-price requirement?

Additional historical workload data is not maintained by the Government. The PWS provides approximately 4,000 pounds per week for general planning guidance. This estimate does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-075

Will subcontracting of laundry processing be permitted if the prime contractor remains fully responsible for performance and compliance?

The solicitation does not prohibit subcontracting of laundry-processing services. The prime contractor remains responsible for all contract performance and compliance requirements, including work performed by subcontractors. Subletting Government premises is separately subject to the prior-written-permission requirement in PWS Section 10.

LQ-076

Will a pre-award site visit or facility walkthrough be permitted for offerors who did not attend a prior visit?

No Government site visit occurred under this solicitation. USMMA will not schedule a site visit or facility walkthrough before award.

LQ-077

Should the estimated 4,000 pounds per week be used as the pricing basis throughout the base and option periods, or should offerors anticipate seasonal fluctuations beyond freshman indoctrination?

Offerors shall prepare pricing in accordance with the solicitation's firm-fixed-price CLIN structure and PWS requirements. The approximately 4,000 pounds per week figure is provided for general planning guidance only and does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity. Offerors should account for the operational fluctuations identified in the PWS, including the July requirements and

LQ-078

Should offerors provide one annual firm-fixed price for each CLIN 00001 through 00004, or a monthly price for each performance period?

Amendment 0002 hereby revises the price requirements. See Factor III - Price under the revised Solicitation 6923G226Q000026 Amendment 0002. Offerors shall submit one annual firm-fixed price for the base period and each option period using Attachment 4 - Vendor Price Sheet. Monthly pricing is not requested.

LQ-079

Please confirm whether the Government will evaluate only the base-year price or the combined total of the base year and all three option years.

Amendment 0002 hereby revises the price requirements. See Factor III - Price under the revised Solicitation 6923G226Q000026 Amendment 0002. The Government will evaluate the total price which is the sum of the base-period price under CLIN 00001 and all option-period pricing under CLINs 00002 through 00004, as entered on Attachment 4 Vendor Price Sheet

LQ-080

Is the estimated 4,000 pounds per week provided solely for planning purposes? Provide historical average and peak weekly volume and average bag counts, if available.

Yes. The approximately 4,000 pounds per week figure is provided for general planning guidance and does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

Historical average and peak weekly volume and average bag-count data are not maintained by the Government.

LQ-081

Will the contract price remain fixed regardless of changes in the number of students, bags, or pounds processed?

The resulting contract will be firm-fixed-price. The contractor shall perform at the firm-fixed prices established under the resulting contract, subject to the contract's terms, conditions, applicable price-adjustment provisions, and any authorized contract modifications. The workload estimate does not constitute a guaranteed minimum or maximum quantity.

LQ-082

Does the retrieval-monitoring requirement mean an employee must remain onsite continuously from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or only during designated distribution periods?

The contractor shall provide continuous on-site staffing to monitor student retrieval of completed laundry between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in accordance with the PWS.

LQ-083

During July, what is the required return time for laundry collected during the second daily pickup at 4:00 p.m.?

During the July special schedule, the PWS requires two daily pickups, at 8:00 a.m.

and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with a 24-hour turnaround. Accordingly, laundry collected at the 4:00 p.m. pickup shall be returned no later than 4:00 p.m. the following day.

LQ-084

May an offeror rely on the commercial experience, processing capacity, facility, and past performance of a proposed small-business subcontractor or teaming partner?

Offerors may propose subcontractors or teaming arrangements consistent with the solicitation. The Government will evaluate the quotation in accordance with the stated Technical Approach and Past Performance evaluation criteria. Offerors remain responsible for demonstrating that the proposed approach and resources satisfy all solicitation requirements.

LQ-085

Does FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, apply, and would a subcontractor that is small under NAICS 812320 qualify as a similarly situated entity?

Yes. Amendment 0002 hereby incorporates FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting. Under that clause, a similarly situated entity for this small-business set-aside is a first-tier subcontractor that qualifies as a small business and for the NAICS code assigned to the subcontract. Offerors shall comply with the incorporated clause.

LQ-086

Identify the applicable Service Contract Labor Standards classifications for laundry-processing employees, drivers, and onsite laundry-distribution attendants.

Amendment 0002 hereby incorporates Service Contract Act Wage Determination No.

2015-4157, Revision No. 32, dated July 30, 2026, and FAR 52.222-49, Service Contract Labor Standards-Place of Performance Unknown. Offerors shall identify the complete address and county of the proposed processing facility and are responsible for selecting and compensating employees under the classifications applicable to the duties and place where the work is actually performed.

LQ-087

The Technical Approach references ordering and installing equipment and similar repairs. Please confirm that offerors should instead address off-site commercial laundry services experience and approach.

Amendment 0002 hereby revises the Technical Approach Factor. Offerors shall address their approach and experience for the off-site commercial laundry services required by the revised PWS. The inapplicable references to ordering or installing equipment and performing similar repairs are deleted and replaced by the revised