PWS Laundry Service_Draft 12 March.docx

Performance Work Statement (PWS) 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) Laundry Service

Introduction:

The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Airman Systems Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). The Wing delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and contractor personnel encompassing 75 occupational specialties including science and engineering, occupational health and safety, medical professions, technicians, educators, and business operations and support.

1. Description of Services:

This is a non-personal services contract to provide 711 HPW laundry service. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision and other items and service necessary to perform laundry cleaning service for 711 HPW at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor. The contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract as well as all local, state, federal, health, occupational safety and professional industry standards.

1.1 Pick Up/Deliveries:

Counting of articles, will be done by Government personnel prior to pick up/deliveries. The contractor’s representative shall verify the count at time of pick up/delivery. The contractor shall pick up and deliver bulk laundry to Building 840, Area B days and times to be determined. Service shall be weekly Contractor’s representative shall verify count at time of pick up. Signature on the receipt constitutes agreement with the Government’s count. A copy of the pickup ticket will be retained by the Government for computing variance in count when clean laundry is delivered. Laundering shall be accomplished in accordance with state and local Department of Health regulation and in compliance with any special labeling requirements.

1.2 OE Required Laundry:

Packaging of laundry and dry cleaning for delivery shall be as indicated below with materials furnished by the contractor. Laundry shall be washed, dried, folded and separated by item.

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1.3 FE Required Laundry following Joint Health Commission Rules:

Compliance with any certification or labeling requirements arising from Joint Health Commission Rules shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Packaging of laundry and dry cleaning for delivery shall be as indicated below with materials furnished by the contractor. Laundry shall be washed, dried, folded and separated by item.

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1.4 Repairs:

The contractor shall repair all minor rips, tears, open seams and holes using thread and materials of the same quality, compatible color, color fasteners and texture as that used in the manufacture of the articles. The contractor shall replace all broken or missing buttons with buttons of matching color and similar appearance and quality. All such repairs shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5 Workmanship and Sanitation:

Delivered finished articles shall conform to the accepted industry standards of quality of cleanliness, finish and appearance. All work performed shall be done under sanitary conditions.

1.5.1 Re-Performance of Laundering/Repairs:

Re-performance shall be at no additional cost to the Government. Items shall be identified by the COR to the contractor’s representative at the next scheduled pickup after the unacceptable condition is discovered. The contractor shall identify and pack items separately after the unacceptable work has been re-accomplished.

1.6 Missing and Lost Items:

Any articles missing from a delivery shall be delivered by the contractor in the next regularly scheduled delivery. Missing articles needed within 24 hours by the Government will be delivered before 1600 hours on the same day at no additional cost to the Government. Lost articles such as uniforms pieces will be paid for in full by the contractor.

1.7 Vehicle Interior Requirements:

Soiled items and clean items shall not be transported in the same vehicle at the same time. All clean items shall be covered during transit (to prevent contamination). After transportation of dirty/soiled laundry the vehicle shall be vacuumed and sanitized with EPA approved Detergent Germicidal Agent before loading the clean articles.

1.8 Contaminated Laundry:

1.8.1 The contractor shall comply with all local health regulations and /or state laws pertaining to the transportation and handling of all contaminated linen.

1.8.2 The contaminated linens shall be placed in water soluble bags and a red plastic bag by the Government and shall be processed without individual handling by the contractor. Washing temperature shall be a minimum of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Water soluble bags will be furnished by the Government at no cost to the contractor.

1.8.3 The contractor shall have facilities available whereby goods contaminated with infectious disease can be stored and received separately from the goods in the main plant and working area of the plant. Contractor shall remove and completely destroy all contaminants in the linens during the laundry process.

1.8.4 The contractor shall ensure that all employees who handle soiled linen (including those involved in collecting, transporting, sorting and washing) receive adequate training regarding risk of exposure. All contractor employees shall follow all OSHA requirements and procedures, which shall include as a minimum the use of protective apparel such as glove and gowns or aprons to reduce the risk of contamination of exposed areas of skin and soiling of clothing. The contractor employees shall follow frequent hand washing procedures. The contractor is responsible for the health and well-being of their employees.

1.8.5 Meetings

The contractor shall attend all meetings convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office. The CO, COR and other Government personnel periodically will meet with the contractor to discuss the contractor’s performance, and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems. Appropriate action shall be taken by the contractor to resolve outstanding issues. The meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.