Questions and Answers FA670325Q0007.pdf
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This document is a Questions and Answers document for Solicitation FA670325Q0007 for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. The current incumbent is CLS Medical, Inc., with the previous contract (FA670322P0006) valued at $514,388.65. Key details include that the contractor will process linen owned by Dobbins Inn, perform services at the contractor's site, and be responsible for all upfront costs including equipment, facilities, services, repairs, and labor recruitment. The delivery schedule is currently set for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, though alternative schedules may be considered.
The solicitation specifies that the contractor must furnish all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to perform laundry and dry-cleaning services. Specific requirements include: no funding will be provided to start the project, no coin-operated or public laundry facilities are acceptable, and the contractor will handle all linen delivery within buildings. Potential bidders should note that the workload is based on items picked up and returned, not weight, and detailed specifications for specific items like sleeping bags and uniform cleaning are still to be determined. A government representative will be on-site to verify delivery logs and pickup documentation.
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Laundry and Dry-Cleaning FA670325Q0007
Site Visit, 23 June 2025
Questions and Answers
1. 1.0 Question: Does contractor receive funding to start project?
Answer: No
2. 1.0 Question: What is the cost to use laundry facility on Dobbins AFB?
Answer: Dobbins AFB does not have a laundry facility.
3. 1.2 Question: The contractor shall furnish equipment? What specific equipment, facilities, supervision, materials is needed for this program? List the items?
Answer: See Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement.
4. 1.2 Question: What is the exact location of the performance?
Answer: Laundry and Dry-Cleaning services are performed at the contractor site.
5. 1.2 Question: Would my company be responsible for all upfront costs associated with dry cleaning and laundry processing, services, equipment repair and employee labor/recruitment efforts?
Answer: Yes
6. 1.2 Question: What is the upfront cost for this project?
Answer: Determined by the contractor.
7. 1.2 Question: What is our overall cost?
8. 2.3 Question: Does the bundled linen need to be folded in laundered bags?
Answer: Currently, bundled linen is delivered wrapped only dirty linen is bagged.
9. 2.4 Question: Does the flatwork need to be placed on a hanger?
Answer: No, only drapes in the case of an emergency or unexpected need for processing.
10. 4.0 Contractor-Furnished Items Question 4.0 Contractor furnished items What is needed to operate laundry facility?
11. 5.3 Delivery Schedule 5.3.1 Building 401: Who receives all the linen to the 1st and 2nd floor for each floor?
Answer: All linens are delivered to laundry locations within each building. The contractor delivery person places linen in linen rooms.
12. 7.1 Question: Does the contractor purchased new linen from Cathy Bryant at Star Linen if linen is damaged?
Answer: The contractor must coordinate with Dobbins Inn depending on the number of damaged items.
13. 2.0 Methods of Finish and Packaging Requirements Question: Black/Green Sleeping Bags what is the size and weight?
Answer: To be Determined
14. 2.0 Methods of Finish and Packaging Requirements Question: Bvy Cover (camo cover, waterproof) what is the size and weight?
15. 2.0 Methods of Finish and Packaging Requirements Question: JSList pants & coat set what is the size and weight?
16. 2.0 Methods of Finish and Packaging Requirements Question: Cotton Inserts (what is the size and weight?
17. 2.0 Methods of Finish and Packaging Requirements Question: Balaclava (what is the size and weight? Do we have these?
18. Would you disclose who the current incumbent is or what the current contract number is?
Answer: CLS Medical, Inc; FA670322P006
19. Attachment 1 PWS, section 7.1 Linen Specifications states “The following items listed below shall be acquired from the Source for Linen – Cathy Bryant”. Does this contract require the contractor to purchase and provided linen supply for performance of the NAF portion of this contract?
Answer: No. The contractor will process linen owned by Dobbins Inn.
20. Attachment 1 PWS, section 5.3 Delivery Schedule demonstrates delivery is required Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Would Dobbins ARB consider an alternative pickup / delivery schedule? Does the number of delivery days required per week vary based on the workload?
Answer: Yes and Yes
21. Would a local laundromat subcontractor that operates a coin-based facility but offers fully staff-managed commercial laundry services using non-public, commercial-grade machines qualify under NAICS 812320 for this requirement—provided the contract-related laundry is handled exclusively by employees, separate from public-facing operations?
Answer: No
22. Could you please share any estimated weekly or monthly poundage handled under the most recent contract to help us establish an accurate projection?
Answer: No, the current contract is not estimated by poundage. See Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement for estimated workload information.
23. Is a sample invoice, price sheet, or service schedule from the incumbent or previous contractor available for review?
Answer: No, a sample invoice, price sheet or service schedule is identified in Appendix A and/or Appendix B
24. Was the prior contractor also a small business, and if so, did they utilize any subcontractors or delivery partners?
Answer: Yes, they are a small business. Any additional information is proprietary to the incumbent.
25. Are there any base access requirements or delivery time restrictions beyond what’s outlined in the PWS (e.g., loading dock procedures, security clearance needs)?
Answer: None.
26. For uniform or personal garment cleaning, is there a preferred packaging or tagging standard required upon return?
Answer: To be determined
27. Will there be a point of contact or government representative on site for verifying delivery logs or pickup documentation?
Answer: Yes
28. Aside from compliance with the Wage Determination, are there any specific reporting templates, delivery logs, or check-in/check-out procedures required on a daily or weekly basis?
Answer: The delivery/pickup/invoice validation sheet is included in the PWS.
29. Are vendors required to maintain SCLS (Service Contract Labor Standards) reporting or any related labor documentation for audit purposes?
Answer: To Be Determined
30. Could you please provide the name of the incumbent contractor (if applicable)?
Answer: CLS Medical, Inc.
31. What was the total awarded value or pricing history for the previous contract?
Answer: Total Awarded value is $514,388.65
32. What was the contract number for the previous or incumbent award?
Answer: FA670322P0006
33. We would like to know if this is a brand-new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.
Answer: There is an incumbent performing these services.
34. If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?
Answer: FA670322P0006
35. We are interested in bidding on the Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services solicitation and wanted to know if there is an incumbent and if so what is the id number?
Answer: CLS Medical, LLC; FA670322P0006
36. Is there an incumbent for this solicitation? If so, who is the incumbent, what is the contract ID, and the contract value?
Answer: CLS Medical, LLC, FA670322P0006 and contract value is $514,388.65
37. Do you know the total weekly count-dirty laundry-by chance? How many times do we usually need to pick it up per week?
Answer: This contract is based on the workload estimate provided within the PWS and not the current count performed on the contract. See Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement which includes the number of pick-ups per week.
38. How many pounds of laundry are expected to be picked up for service weekly/bi-weekly?
Answer: This requirement is based on number of items picked up and returned not weight.
39. In 2.6.5. it states “The use of coin operated and/or public laundry facilities is not acceptable” Is it possible if the use of coin operated and/or public laundry facilities is to be used after hours?
Answer: No.
40. Do you know the total weekly count – dirty laundry – by chance? How many times do we usually need to pick it up per week?
Answer: See response to question 37.
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