Questions_and_Responses_to_RFP.pdf

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Questions and Responses Solicitation HSCG84-13-R-AA1420

Linen and Laundry Services at USCG TRACEN Cape May, NJ

Question #1: Are you (USCG TRACEN) asking for Rental laundry service (we own the product and you rent it from us) or Customer Owned Goods (COG) laundry service (you own the product and we simply wash and return it) or some combination of both services?

Both. The only items that TRACEN Cape May is requesting the vendor to provide are stated in paragraph 5.2(b) which is 100 hand towels and 200 wash cloths. These items are to be provided by the contractor for Coast Guard use and to be washed by the contractor.

Question #2: Are we correct in assuming the Gortex Foul Weather Gear is COG?

Yes.

Question #3: The RFP mentions “Cold Water Wash” for the Gortex Foul Weather Gear. Do you have any other care instructions you can provide?

Per Amendment 0001 to the solicitation, the care instructions for the Gortex jackets, Pants, and Liners have been changed to reflect the following: “The Gortex Jackets, Pants and liners shall be washed in “warm” water (no fabric softener), blankets and bedspreads shall be washed in “cold” water and all other items shall be washed in “hot” water”.

Question #4: There are a number of non-traditional items listed such as Smocks, Pajamas, and robes. Are these also COG?

Yes.

Question #5: How is the USCG TRACEN currently processing these items? Do you currently have a vendor or have you been laundering them on site?

Stokes Laundry Inc. has been providing Linen and Laundry Services for USCG TRACEN Cape May, NJ.

Question #6: The estimated quantities for the base year ( page 4) is substantially lower than the option years. However the historical usage within the SOW mirrors the option year quantities. (Page 10) Which quantity should be used?

The quantities provided are on page 4 are significantly lower due to the duration of the base period, which is anticipated to be approximately 5 months (1 May 2013 – 30 September 2013). All option years (if exercised by the Government) are expected to be 12 months (1 October – 30 September).

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Question #7: How many carts are needed for Building 254 Unaccompanied Personnel Housing Building 254 and Child Development?

Paragraph 5.2(b) of the performance work statement states that (1) laundry bin is needed for the Child Development Building. No bins are needed at the Unaccompanied Personnel Housing Building.

Question #8: Who is the incumbent for the laundry services presently?

USCG Training Center Cape May issued an award under Purchase Orders HSCG42-12- P-QNF001 and HSCG42-12-P-P2Q008, to Stokes Laundry Incorporated, Wildwood NJ;

to provide Laundry Services for period 1 October 2011 through 30 September 2012, currently operating under a six-month extension.

Question #9: What is the current value of the existing contract?

The current value for the existing purchase orders are estimated at $117,306.40.