SOL_75H70726Q00075 - MSU.pdf

75H70726Q00075

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

08/03/2026

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4101 Indian School Rd NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque NM 87110

Albuquerque Indian Health Service Multiple

Mescalero Service Unit

318 Abalone Loop Mescalero NM 88340

Mescalero

NM 88340

505 256-6762TAMELA RICHARDS

08/10/2026 1630 MD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

SECTION A - SOLICITATION INFORMATION

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Contracts and Grants Management (DCGM), hereby issues RFQ No.

75H70726Q00075 for Hospital Laundry and Linen Services for the Mescalero Indian Health Center located in Mescalero, NM.

CASCADING SET-ASIDE

Under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, through the transfer of authority from the Department of Interior to HHS, offers will be solicited from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (see HHSAR Subpart 326.6) that are also small business concerns. If there is not enough competition Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

75H70726Q00075 and/or reasonably priced offers received from the

ISBEE set-aside, then quotes will be considered for award to other small business concerns. Any acquisition resulting from this cascading set-aside will be from such a concern as follows:

1st Tier: Indian Small Business Economic

Enterprise (ISBEE)

2nd Tier: All Other Small Business Concerns

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Solicitation No.

Project Title Hospital Laundry and Linen Services – Mescalero Service Unit

SECTION B – GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation No. 75H70726Q00075 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Hospital Laundry and Linen Services for the Mescalero Indian Health Center located in Mescalero, New Mexico.

The Government intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 812320 with a small business size standard of $8M.

1. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Mescalero Service Unit (MSU) 318 Abalone Loop Mescalero, NM 88340

2. CONTRACT TYPE

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), Division of Contracts and Grants Management (DCGM), anticipates awarding one single firm-fixed price type order, as a result of this opportunity.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

The anticipated contract ordering period consists of one (1) twelve-month Base Period and four (4) twelve-month Option Periods.

• Base Year: TBD/2026 – TBD/2027

• 1st Option Year: TBD/2027 – TBD/2028

• 2nd Option Year: TBD/2028 – TBD/2029

• 3rd Option Year: TBD/2029 – TBD/2030

• 4th Option Year: TBD/2030 – TBD/2031

The Government may exercise the option periods in accordance with the applicable contract option clause(s) included in this solicitation.

Prior to exercising an option, the Contracting Officer will determine that:

• Funds are available;

• The continued requirement fulfills a government need;

• Exercise of the option is the most advantageous method of satisfying the Government’s requirements;

• The Contractor maintains an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM);

• The Contractor’s performance has been acceptable; and

• Any other applicable regulatory requirements have been satisfied.

4. PRICING SUMMARY

Upon delivery and acceptance of the services described in the Statement of Work (SOW) and identified in the Pricing Table below, the Government shall pay to the Contractor the total prices set forth on the specified contract line items.

http://www.acquisition.gov/

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Pricing Table**

Item No. Contract Period Pricing Total Amount

CLIN 1 Base Year: $_____service x services/year = $______________/year

CLIN 2 1st Option Year: $_____service x services/year = $______________/year

CLIN 3 2nd Option Year: $_____service x services/year = $______________/year

CLIN 4 3rd Option Year: $_____service x services/year = $______________/year

CLIN 5 4th Option Year: $_____service x services/year = $______________/year

Grand Total $__________________

* - All-Inclusive Rate: The service rate must include all associated fees—such as travel, per diem, lodging, all applicable taxes, and any miscellaneous costs required to perform the services.

***There is a fillable table attached for your usage or you may use a format of your own***

As an independent Contractor; billing and collecting for the federal, state and other local city/county taxes is the responsibility of the Contractor, this includes the New Mexico Gross Receipt Taxes (NMGRT) for services provided in any county of the State of New Mexico. The Indian Health Service will not withhold taxes nor will it issue a W-2 to the contractor.

5. POINTS OF CONTACT (POC)

Contracting Officer (CO) Contract Administrator

Shannon Eldridge-Shorty Tamela Richards

(505)256-6768 (505) 256-6762

Shandiin.DeWolfe@ihs.gov Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative

Deena Evans Name: TBD

Phone: To be distributed at award Phone: To be distributed at award

Email: To be distributed at award Email: To be distributed at award

The COR and Alternate COR’s shall be responsible for:

1. Monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending technical guidance to the Contractor Officer.

2. Interpreting the requirements of this solicitation, in coordination with the Contracting Officer (CO).

Shannon.Eldridge-Shorty@ihs.gov

Project Title Hospital Laundry and Linen Services – Mescalero Service Unit

3. Performing technical oversight and providing recommendations to the Contracting Officer (CO) regarding contractor performance.

4. Conducting technical inspections and acceptance.

5. Assisting the Contractor in the resolution of technical problems encountered during the performance of the contract.

6. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Description of Services/Supplies Requirements

The contractor shall be in accordance with all Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Indian Health Service (HIS) regulations and shall be made with minimal divergence from the schedule established and with minimum disturbance and maximum protection of government personnel, property and general public.

The contractor will provide hospital laundry and linen services with the following specifications:

1. Contractor shall provide all linen, welcome mats, labor equipment, tools, materials, parts, supplies and supervision necessary to perform weekly pickup and delivery, and cleaning/laundering of specified medical and housekeeping linens.

2. Contractor will replace welcome mats biweekly.

3. The contractor will make a weekly pickup of dirty laundry and weekly delivery of clean laundry to Mescalero

Service Unit (MSU).

4. The contractor will separately wash mop heads and microfiber we mops classified as rough and contaminated.

5. The Contractor will assure all linen items marked as Mescalero Service Unit are delivered back to the MSU.

6. The contractor shall wash (sanitize), press (if needed) and package all laundry items received from MSU.

7. Laundering cycles consist of flush, main wash, bleaching, rinsing, and souring.

8. Cleaned fabrics are then dried, pressed as needed, and prepared (e.g., folded and packaged) for distribution back to the facility. Clean linens provided by an off-site laundry must be packaged prior to transport to prevent inadvertent contamination from dust and dirt during loading, delivery, and unloading. i.e., placing clean linen in a hamper with a previously unused liner, which is then closed or covered, placing clean linen in a properly cleaned cart and covering the card with disposable material or a properly cleaned reuseable fabric material that can be secured to the card; or wrapped individual bundles of clean fabric in plastic or other suitable material and sealing or taping the bundles.

9. All soaps and detergents used will function to suspend soils and exhibit some microbiocidal properties.

10. Hot water provides an effective means of destroying microorganisms, a temperature of at least 160F (71 C) for a minimum of 25 minutes is commonly recommended for hot-water washing.

11. The use of chloride bleach assures an extra margin of safety and is recommended when allowed. Chlorine bleach assures an extra margin of safety and is recommended when allowed. Chlorine bleach is an economical, broad-spectrum chemical germicide that enhances the effectiveness of the laundering process.

12. The contractor shall provide weekly linen and laundry services that include:

a. Re-performance of laundry

• Any delivered article found to be dirty should be re-cleaned at no additional cost to the Government.

The Government will segregate and itemize these items and present them at the next scheduled pickup. The contractor will re-launder them and return them segregated and itemized from the rest of the contents of the next delivery.

13. Drop Off/Pick up locations & Dates.

a. Drop Off and Pickup Location: Mescalero Service Unit Linen Room

b. Drop Off Date: Every Monday

c. Pickup Dates: Every Monday

• No drop-offs and pickups on federally recognized holidays.

• In the event a Monday lands on a holiday, then pickup and delivery will occur on the Tuesday following the holiday.

Project Title Hospital Laundry and Linen Services – Mescalero Service Unit

SERVICE CONTRACT WAGE DETERMINATION

Wage Determination No. 2015-5455, Revision No. 30, dated May 12, 2026, is hereby incorporated.

Government Holidays

New Year’s Day Labor Day Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Indigenous Peoples Day (Columbus Day) Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Christmas Day Independence Day

*Any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/).

7. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

All work performed under this contract is subject to inspection and final acceptance by the Contracting Officer (CO) or the duly authorized representative of the Government. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), as a duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, shall be responsible for monitoring the Contractor’s performance, evaluating the quality of services provided, and performing final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and services required under this contract.

a. Contractor Performance Evaluation Report:

Throughout the contract period, the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated on both an interim and final basis pursuant to FAR Subpart 42.15, to include the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

These evaluations become part of the official contract file and may be used as past-performance information for future procurements involving the Contractor, its affiliates, or significant subcontractors.

b. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR):

In the event of unsatisfactory contract performance, the Contracting Officer will issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) describing the circumstances and findings regarding the incomplete or deficient service. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the CDR and provide a written corrective-action plan describing how the deficiency will be resolved and prevented from recurring. The Government will review the Contractor’s response for acceptability, and any completed CDRs will become part of the overall performance evaluation record used in assessing current and future contractual obligations.

8. INVOICE SUBMISSION

The Contractor shall submit an invoice after the Government has inspected and accepted the delivered services.

Invoices shall be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at:

https://www.ipp.gov

Please do not send any invoices or any invoice-related documents (such as deliverables, reports or balance statements) to the Contracting Officer or Finance Department. Failure to upload required documents directly to the website listed above will delay prompt payment of an invoice.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/ https://www.ipp.gov/

Project Title Hospital Laundry and Linen Services – Mescalero Service Unit

Additionally, the Contractor is required to include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) on each invoice. For additional information about the UEI (hhtps://www.sam.gov).

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

A W-9 form shall be submitted to the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Accounting Services by either of the following:

1. Encrypted Email: ALB_AOAPinvoices@ihs.gov or

2. Secure Fax: (505) 256-6851

Failure to submit the required form W-9 to the office(s) listed above will delay issuance of the IRS 1099 Form.

Credit memos will not be accepted as a form of refund. All refunds are to be submitted via a check addressed to:

Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Division of Accounts Receivable 4101 Indian School Road NE, Suite 225 Albuquerque, NM 87110

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This purchase order incorporates one or more Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference and/or in full text, with the same force and effect as if they were provided in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text of any clause available. The full text of FAR clauses may also be accessed electronically at the following links: FAR and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

Per FAR Class Deviation 2025-09 Amendment 2: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

FAR

Clause No. Title Date

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management - Maintenance Jul 2026 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

Jul 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Jul 2026 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services Jul 2026 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Jul 2026 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders Mar 2020 52.219-27 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program Jul 2026

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Representation Jul 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jul 2026 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Jul 2026 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving May 2024 mailto:ALB_AOAPinvoices@ihs.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-10

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52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management Oct 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest After Award Jul 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Jul 2026 52.237-3 Continuity of Services Jan 1991 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services Jul 2026 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses Nov 2020

FAR 52.217-8 - Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days.

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.217-9 - Option to Extend the Term of Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five years and 6 months.

(End of Clause)

This contract incorporates the following Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were provided in full text. The full text of these clauses is available upon request from the Contracting Officer or may be accessed electronically at: HHSAR

The following HHSAR clauses are included in this contract in full text:

HHSAR 352.232-71 - Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Apr 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Submission instructions. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor must submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system.

Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) Alternate submission procedures. The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing.

(d) Submission of alternate payment procedures authorization. If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor must include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(End of Clause)

SECTION D – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Description No. of

Pages 1 Past Performance Survey 4 2 Fillable Price Table 1 3 IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant 1 https://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

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4 SCA_WD_2015-5455, Otero Cty NM 7 5 Questions and Answers Template 1

SECTION E – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov.

(End of provision)

FAR

Provision

No.

Title Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration Jul 2026 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items Jul 2026 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations -

Representation Jul 2026

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law

Jul 2026

52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

Jul 2026

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications Jul 2026 52.252-1 Solicitations Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions Feb 1998

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jul 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Capability

2. Past Performance

3. Pricing

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

Department Of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) (48 CFR Chapter 3) Provisions This contract incorporates the following HHSAR provisions and clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were provided in full text. The full text of these provisions and clauses is available upon request from the Contracting Officer or may be accessed electronically at: https://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html https://www.hhs.gov/policies/hhsar/subpart352.html

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HHSAR

Provision No. Title Date

352.226-4 Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside Nov 2015 352.226-5 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise Set-Aside Nov 2015 352.226-7 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Nov 2015

SECTION F - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO QUOTERS

EVALUATION (IHS SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDANCE)

(Supplementing FAR 52.212-2 and FAR 12.203)

Evaluation will be conducted in accordance with FAR 12.203(c)(2) using a comparative evaluation of quotes. Technical capability and past performance, individually or combined, are more important than price. Contracting Officers are not required to prepare formal evaluation plans, score quotes, or establish a competitive range.

Award will be made to the quoter whose submission is:

1. Technically acceptable,

2. Determined responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9, and

3. Represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government may communicate with quoters to clarify aspects of their quotes but is not required to request revised quotations.

QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Quoters shall submit a complete quotation package consisting of three (3) volumes plus a signed SF-18. Electronic submission (PDF preferred) is required unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

1. Volume I – Technical Capability –

Include the following:

• Quoter Name

• UEI Number

• Business Size (Small Business, Indian-Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), etc.)

• Point of Contact (name, phone, email)

• A description demonstrating the quoter’s capability to perform all requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW)

The technical submission must show a clear understanding of the hospital linen and laundry requirements and provide a logical, feasible approach to meeting the SOW. Quotes that address only part of the requirement will be rated unacceptable.

The Government will evaluate only the information provided. No assumptions will be made.

2. Volume II - Past Performance –

Provide up to five (5) recent and relevant contracts or jobs of similar scope. Include:

• Customer/organization

• Location

• Dates of performance

• Description of work

• Contract value (if available)

• POC name, phone, and email

Project Title Hospital Laundry and Linen Services – Mescalero Service Unit

In addition, IHS may evaluate:

• CPARS reports

• Other federal past performance records

• Subcontractor performance (IAW FAR 12.203(a)(2))

• Past performance information already known to the Government

A lack of past performance will not be considered negative.

3. Volume III – Price Submission –

Quote shall be firm-fixed-price and include:

• Total price for the base period

• Total prices for all option periods

• All labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision

• All applicable federal, state, tribal, and local taxes

• Any required travel, fully burdened

• A minimum 90-day price validity

The provided fillable price table may be used, or the quoter may submit their own format containing equivalent details.

Pricing may be evaluated for reasonableness, completeness, balance, and consistency with the technical approach.

4. Signed SF-18 –

Submit the first page of the SF-18, signed. Include any signed amendments, if issued.

Communications/Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Administrator identified on the SF-18. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Responses may be issued via amendment if necessary.

Notice of Award: A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote will result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government may accept a quote in whole or in part unless withdrawn in writing prior to award.

The Government anticipates award without discussion; however, it reserves the right to conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government’s best interest.