11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation

The following changes have been made:

INFORMATION FROM TO

Response Due Time

04:00 PM 02:00 PM

Response Due Date

18 May 2026 03 Jun 2026

Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

The miscellaneous text for the following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were deleted:

Option Line Item 1002 Option Line Item 2002 Option Line Item 3002 Option Line Item 4002

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Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0003 Government-Owned Hot Pads IAW the Performance Work Statement. Base Year: 5 June 2026 through 4 June 2027.

Product Service Code: S209

113 Pound

W81K0426QA0440002

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Option Line Item

Government-Owned Hot Pads IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year I: 5 June 2027 through 4 June

Product Service Code: S209 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

113 Pound

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Option Line Item

Government-Owned Hot Pads IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year II: 5 June 2028 through 4 June

Product Service Code: S209 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

113 Pound

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Option Line

Government-Owned Hot Pads IAW the Performance Work

113 Pound

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Statement. Option Year III: 5 June 2029 through 4 June 2030.

Product Service Code: S209 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

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Government-Owned Hot Pads IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year IV: 5 June 2030 through 4 June 2031.

Product Service Code: S209 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

113 Pound

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Description Government-owned linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Base Period: 1 June 2026 through 31 May 2027.

Vendor Provided linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Base Period: 5 June 2026 through 4 June 2027.

Quantity 627 19,537 +18,910

INFORMATI FROM TO AMOUNT

ON +/-

Description Vendor-owned linen IAW the

Performance Work Statement. Base Period: 1 June 2026 through 31 May 2027.

Government Owned Curtains IAW the Performance Work Statement. Base Year: 5 June 2026 through 4 June 2027

Quantity 15,435 422 -15,013 North American Industry Cla ssification System

(NAICS)

812320

Option Line Item 1001

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Description Government Owned Linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year: 1 June 2027 through 31 May 2028.

Vendor Provided linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year I: 5 June 2027 through 4 June

Quantity 627 19,537 +18,910

Option Line Item 1002

INFORMATI

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FROM TO AMOUNT

Description Vendor-owned linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year I: 1 June 2027 through 31 May

Government Owned Curtains IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year I: 5 June 2027 through 4 June

Quantity 15,435 422 -15,013 North American Industry Cla ssification System

(NAICS)

812320

Option Line Item 2001

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FROM TO AMOUNT

Description Government-owned linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year II: 1 June 2028 through 31 May 2029.

Vendor Provided linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year II: 5 June 2028 through 4 June

Quantity 627 19,537 +18,910

Option Line Item 2002

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FROM TO AMOUNT

Description Vendor-owned linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year II: 1 June 2028 through 31 May 2029.

Government Owned Curtains IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year II: 5 June 2028 through 4 June

Quantity 15,435 422 -15,013 North American Industry Cla ssification System

(NAICS)

812320

Option Line Item 3001

INFORMATI

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FROM TO AMOUNT

Description Government-owned linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year III: 1 June 2029 through 31 May 2030.

Vendor Provided linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year III: 5 June 2029 through 4 June 2030.

Quantity 627 19,537 +18,910

Option Line Item 3002

INFORMATI FROM TO AMOUNT

ON +/-

Description Vendor-owned linen IAW the performance Work Statement.

Option Year III: 1 June 2029 through 31 May 2030.

Government Owned Curtains IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year III: 5 June 2029 through 4 June 2030.

Quantity 15,435 422 -15,013 North American Industry Cla ssification System

(NAICS)

812320

Option Line Item 4001

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FROM TO AMOUNT

Description Government-owned linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year IV: 1 June 2030 through 31 May 2031.

Vendor Provided linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year IV: 5 June 2030 through 4 June 2031.

Quantity 627 19,537 +18,910

Option Line Item 4002

INFORMATI

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FROM TO AMOUNT

Description Vendor-owned linen IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year IV: 1 June 2030 through 31 May 2031.

Government Owned Curtains IAW the Performance Work Statement. Option Year IV: 5 June 2030 through 4 June 2031.

Quantity 15,435 422 -15,013 North American Industry Cla ssification System

(NAICS)

812320

Continuation of Inspection and Acceptance

The inspection and acceptance locations for the following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were added:

Inspection and Acceptance Location - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Action Both Location Destination Acceptance Location HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Instructions Please refer to the Performance Work Statement.

Inspection and Acceptance Location - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Action Both Location Destination Acceptance Location HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Instructions Please refer to the Performance Work Statement.

Option Line Item 1003 Inspection and Acceptance Location - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Action Both Location Destination Acceptance Location HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Instructions Please refer to the Performance Work Statement.

Option Line Item 2003 Inspection and Acceptance Location - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Action Both Location Destination Acceptance Location HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Instructions Please refer to the Performance Work Statement.

Option Line Item 3003 Inspection and Acceptance Location - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Action Both Location Destination Acceptance Location HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Instructions Please refer to the Performance Work Statement.

Option Line Item 4003 Inspection and Acceptance Location - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Action Both Location Destination Acceptance Location HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

UNITED STATES

Instructions Please refer to the Performance Work Statement.

Continuation of Deliveries or Performance

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INFORMATION VALUE

Period of Performance 05 Jun 2026 to 04 Jun 2027

Service Performance Site - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Address Service Performance Site

HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Delivery

Option Line Item 1003

INFORMATION VALUE

Period of Performance 05 Jun 2027 to 04 Jun 2028

Service Performance Site - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Address Service Performance Site

HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Delivery

Option Line Item 2003

INFORMATION VALUE

Period of Performance 05 Jun 2028 to 04 Jun 2029

Service Performance Site - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Address Service Performance Site

HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Delivery

Option Line Item 3003

INFORMATION VALUE

Period of Performance 05 Jun 2029 to 04 Jun 2030

Service Performance Site - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Address Service Performance Site

HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

200 BRULE STREET, BLDG 871

FORT KNOX, KY 40121-5520

UNITED STATES

Delivery

Option Line Item 4003

INFORMATION VALUE

Period of Performance 05 Jun 2030 to 04 Jun 2031

Service Performance Site - DoDAAC: HT0827

INFORMATION VALUE

Address Service Performance Site

HT0827

AHC IRELAND KNOX - MM

UNITED STATES

Delivery

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INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

01 Jun 2026 to 31 May 2027 05 Jun 2026 to 04 Jun 2027

INFORMATION FROM TO

Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2026. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2027.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2026. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2027.

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

01 Jun 2026 to 31 May 2027 05 Jun 2026 to 04 Jun 2027

INFORMATION FROM TO

Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2026. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2027.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2026. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2027.

Option Line Item 1001

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

01 Jun 2027 to 31 May 2028 05 Jun 2027 to 04 Jun 2028

INFORMATION FROM TO

Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2027. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2028.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2027. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2028.

Option Line Item 1002

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

01 Jun 2027 to 31 May 2028 05 Jun 2027 to 04 Jun 2028

INFORMATION FROM TO

Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2027. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2028.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2027. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2028.

Option Line Item 2001

INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

01 Jun 2028 to 31 May 2029 05 Jun 2028 to 04 Jun 2029

INFORMATION FROM TO

Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2028. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2029.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2028. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2029.

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INFORMATION FROM TO

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01 Jun 2028 to 31 May 2029 05 Jun 2028 to 04 Jun 2029

INFORMATION FROM TO

Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun

2028. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2029. 2028. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2029.

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INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

01 Jun 2029 to 31 May 2030 05 Jun 2029 to 04 Jun 2030

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Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2029. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2030.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2029. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2030.

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INFORMATION FROM TO

Period of Performance

01 Jun 2029 to 31 May 2030 05 Jun 2029 to 04 Jun 2030

INFORMATION FROM TO

Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2029. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2030.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2029. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2030.

Option Line Item 4001

INFORMATION FROM TO

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01 Jun 2030 to 31 May 2031 05 Jun 2030 to 04 Jun 2031

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Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2030. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2031.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2030. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2031.

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01 Jun 2030 to 31 May 2031 05 Jun 2030 to 04 Jun 2031

INFORMATION FROM TO

Delivery Delivery Period PeriodStart = 01 Jun

2030. PeriodEnd = 31 May 2031.

Delivery Period PeriodStart = 05 Jun 2030. PeriodEnd = 04 Jun 2031.

List of Contract Documents, Exhibits, or Attachments

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Performance Work Statement

Linen and Laundry Services

IRELAND Army Health Clinic (IAHC), Fort Knox, KY

SECTION 1- REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1.0 Non-Personal Services. This contract is a non-personal service contract under which the personnel rendering the service are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, management support, transportation for pick-up and delivery services, equipment, and materials to include Contractor furnished textiles and Government Provided Privacy Curtains and Physical Therapy Hot Pads in accordance with exhibit B as required and necessary for the performance of providing medical facility laundry services for Ireland Army Health Clinic (IRAHC), Fort Knox, Kentucky. The monthly clean textiles delivered to IRAHC during the past two years (2024 and 2025) averaged 2,670 pieces and 1,550 pounds. Pick-up and delivery shall be once per week on either Tuesday or Thursday and will be decided upon by the COR and the Contractor upon award of the contract.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a system of records to control and account for work performed. The contractor shall prepare all administrative correspondence incidental to work covered by this contract. All work under this contract shall be accomplished in accordance with current Joint Commission healthcare linen standards, or revisions and any regulations, standards, or specifications cited in this performance work statement (PWS).

1.2. Background. On going Laundry Support Services are required in support of IAHC, Fort Knox, KY.

1.3. Objective. The contractor shall provide clean and disinfected Government owned textiles and contractor owned surgical textiles, sterile reusable surgical textile and other textile used in the caring of IRAHC Fort Knox patients. The contractor shall provide services that prioritize infection control while optimizing industry best practice standards in support of the healthcare linen mission of providing quality healthcare textile products.

1.4 Period of Performance (POP). The POP is five years (Base plus 4 option periods) from date of contract award. The task orders will be funded by annual appropriations (subject to availability of funds) and will not exceed one year except when authorized by law or by exercise of task order

.option periods

1.5. Commercial Standards/Advisory Recommendations. The following standards and advisory recommendations are applicable to this effort:

1.5.1. Association for Linen Management (ALM), The Guide to Assessing Healthcare Laundry Quality. (http://almnet.org)

1.5.2. The Joint Commission Accreditation Ambulatory Care, current edition. (http:// jointcommission.org)

1.5.3. Advisory recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC), "Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities."

1.5.4. Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC)

1.5.5. American National Standard, ANSI/AAMI ST65, current version.

1.5.6. American National Standard, ANSI/AAMI PB70:2003, Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities.

1.6. Delivery and Pick-up Services. The Contractor shall deliver clean textile to and pick-up soiled textile from building 871, Ireland Army Health Clinic (IRAHC), Logistics Loading Dock, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Tuesdays or Thursday, excluding federal holidays. Delivery services will be required on an alternate day if a Federal holiday fell on a Tuesday or Thursday. Additional deliveries may be required to be made prior to the scheduled holiday schedules and during increased mission spikes to meet demand accommodation requirements.

17. Holidays. The following is a list of legal federal holidays as referred to elsewhere in the contract and PWS:

New Year's Day, January 1st

Martin Luther King's Birthday, 3 Monday in Januaryrd

Presidents' Day, 3 Monday in Februaryrd

Memorial Day, last Monday in May

Juneteenth, June 19th

Independence Day, July 4th

Labor Day, 1 Monday in Septemberst

Columbus Day, 2 Monday in Octobernd

Veteran's Day, November 11th

Thanksgiving Day, 4 Thursday in Novemberth

Christmas, December 25th

1.7.1. Any of the above federal holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

1.8. Contractor Experience. The contractor shall have direct experience in providing healthcare linen and laundry services. The firm must have gained this experience as a direct result of being regularly engaged in the business of providing healthcare textile laundry services for health care /patient care environments (e.g., inpatient and outpatient medical treatment facilities). The contractor shall submit a statement of experience as a company providing locations and dates where hospital laundry services experience was gained with the proposal (Ref. Exhibit A). The minimum level of acceptable hospital textile laundering experience required is the immediate 36 months from the date initially established for submission of proposal.

Only firms with this experience will be considered for award.

1.9. Miscellaneous Employee Requirements.

1.9.1. The contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity and shall take such disciplinary action with respect to employees as may be necessary.

1.9.2. The contractor shall ensure its employees are able to speak, read, and write in English in-order to effectively communicate with government personnel.

1.9.3. The Program Manager (PM) shall have at least 24 months of direct experience managing healthcare linen and laundry services operations. The Contractor shall provide a PM who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate to act for the Contractor when the PM is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than 10 days after award and upon change (Ref. Exhibit A, Deliverables, paragraph 4a). The designation letter shall include the name of the designee(s) and phone number(s) for duty hours (7: 00 am-4:00 pm). The standard for response to a Government inquiry shall be two hours.

1.10. Personnel Roster. The contractor shall submit to the COR 15 days prior to the contract start date a personnel roster identifying all staff that will deliver clean linens and pick-up soiled linens at IRAHC. An updated roster will be submitted prior to change of these personnel. (Ref. Exhibit A).

1.11. Installation Access- Access and Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All employees entering Fort Knox to perform tasks under this PWS shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/ facility access and local security policies and procedures.

Delivery drivers must enter through Fort Knox gates identified to receive commercial vehicles, such as the Brandenburg Road gate or the Main gate. Access will be granted/denied using employee's REAL ID in accordance with provisions set forth in Fort Knox Policy Letter 10, Bar Letters, enclosure 1 (Bar Letter Periods). Contractor employees failing to meet access conditions will not be permitted on Fort Knox. Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.2049, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HODA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.11.1. Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCICIII) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 201405/AR 19013), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative).

1.12. Health Certificate and Physical Examinations and Immunizations: The contractor shall ensure that employees working under the provisions of this contract have employee physical examinations and immunization screening as required by OSHA and CFR 29 prior to proceeding /initial assignment and reviewed annually. The contractor shall offer all employees working directly with textiles laundered for and provided to IRAHC the Hepatitis B vaccination series as well as post exposure prophylaxis for high risk exposure per the Center for Disease and Control. A copy of the immunization document shall be made available to the COR upon request (Ref. Exhibit A).

1.13. Exposure Control Plan. The contractor shall develop and maintain an Exposure Control Plan fully compliant with OSHA Blood borne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) not later than 30 days after contract award. A copy of this document shall be made available to the COR upon request (Ref. Exhibit A)

1.14. Quality Control Program (QCP). The Contractor shall establish and maintain a complete QCP to verify the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The plan shall include, but not limited to, the following procedures to implement all requirements of the contract laundry processes:

1.14.1. An inspection system covering all the services required by this contract.

1.14.2. The methods of identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed before the level of performance becomes unacceptable. This will include procedures for a method of inspection to assure proper temperatures, bleaches, bluing, chemical rinse, (sour) detergents and other additives are adhered to.

1.14.3. Quality Control Inspection Report. The contractor shall maintain records of all quality control inspections conducted by the Contractor and corrective action taken to prevent continued reoccurrence of deficiencies. Upon request by the COR, the Contractor shall provide Quality Control Report for the requested month summarizing contractor inspection results and actions in process to improve quality of product and services (Ref. Exhibit A).

1.14.4. A plan to keep textile products segregated and returned to IRAHC in accordance with their inspection status, such as accepted, rejected, set aside for re-wash, and awaiting decision by the COR, to prevent intermixing and unauthorized use.

1.15. Textile Test Piece Monitoring Program. The contractor shall participate in an annual subscription for textile swatches for testing washroom processes for a minimum of three textile types/products each quarter through a textile piece monitoring service from an approved laboratory. The contractor shall use a 20 wash test-piece swatch for conducting the testing. The Association for Linen Management (ALM) and the Dry Cleaning and Laundry Institute are examples of two known acceptable laboratories. Should the contractor propose to obtain these services from a laboratory other than one of these two labs, the name and address of the proposed laboratory shall be submitted for approval to the COR. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the textile testing lab result to the COR not later than 5th work day after test results are received. (Ref Exhibit. A).

1.15.1. The tensile strength is considered acceptable if the tensile strength loss is rated at "satisfactory" or greater. The whiteness is considered acceptable if the whiteness loss is rated good or greater.

1.15.2. Whenever tensile strength loss or whiteness retention deficiencies occur, the contractor shall take corrective action within ten working days and retest. A copy of the retest results will be forwarded upon receipt to the COR for review Exhibit A, Deliverables, Paragraph 2f. This process shall be repeated until tensile strength loss and whiteness retention are within prescribed tolerance, or the contractor is notified of the government's intent to terminate the contract because of unacceptable performance.

1.16. Wash Formulas: The wash formulas shall be in accordance with ALM Standards. The contractor shall provide one copy of the wash formula to the COR within 15 days of award and upon change (Ref Exhibit A). The Contractor shall use bacteriastat with the recommended wash formula.

1.17. Phase-In/Phase-Out. As a successor, the contractor shall ensure a smooth transition with the incumbent contractor during the phase-in period. The contractor will provide an orderly transition of work acceptance and accomplishment so that impact to services is minimized. The contractor shall submit a 30-day, written phase-in/transition plan to the KO and COR not later than five (5) calendar days after contract award date (Ref. Exhibit A). As an incumbent, the contractor shall ensure a smooth transition with the successor during the phase-out period prior to completion of contractual performance. The contractor will provide an orderly transition of work acceptance and accomplishment so that full control by the successor is achieved by the end of the phase-out period.

1.18. Safety. The contractor shall comply with standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Federal and State safety standards as a minimum level of safety performance and establish more stringent standards where necessary for effective contractor employee protection while operating on Fort Knox, Kentucky.

1.18.1. The contractor shall maintain an employee Safety Plan, which includes or references a separate Vehicle Safety program, in accordance with Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for its employees. The contractor shall provide a copy of the contractor safety plan to the COR upon request (Ref Exhibit A).

1.19. Training Requirements. The contractor shall ensure all staff who handles healthcare textiles supporting IRAHC receives the following minimum training.

1.19.1. All staff responsible for the handling, processing, and transport of textiles shall receive initial and annual training on the content specified in OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogen and the facility's policies and procedures on textile management handling procedures.

1.19.2. Safety and chemical training as required by OSHA within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

1.19.3. All staff shall receive training in standards for infection control.

1.19.4. Training Records. The contractor shall provide a copy of employee training records to the COR for review upon request (Ref. Exhibit A).

1.20. Contingency Plan. The Contractor shall develop and publish a contingency plan to ensure no disruption of service during emergency situations and notifying the Contracting Officer if at any time the plan is changed. A copy of the plan shall be provided to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within 15 days after award and upon change (Ref. Exhibit A). The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any event that jeopardizes performance under this contract.

1.20.1. Labor Disputes. In the event of a labor dispute, the Contractor's responsibility to provide the service will not be terminated. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer his strike or other employee job action contingency plan to continue performance of service without interruption or degradation in the quality of service. In the event of a strike or other labor dispute interference with timely contract performance, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and initiate action under the contingency plan.

1.20.2. Disaster. In the event of a disaster, to include but not limited to destruction of the facility, sabotage, or an act of God or nature that renders the Contractor's facility unsafe, the Contractor shall determine a feasible alternative method of providing services and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer.

1.20.3. Severe Weather Plan. The Contractor shall establish a severe weather plan with procedures of providing the laundry services to IRAHC during periods of extreme weather conditions including snow and ice.

1.21. Mobilization. In the event that mobilization and services are required beyond the Contractor's capability to provide services, the Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer of the capability and additional volume, which the Contractor can obtain from the local civilian community. Mobilizations that extend beyond the normal contract purview may be subject to a claim by the Contractor for the additional cost incurred as agreed upon by the Contracting Officer.

1.22. Performance Evaluation Meetings. The Contractor shall meet with designated Government employees during the performance of this contract as needed to discuss concerns and assess the effectiveness of the Contractor's efforts.

1.23 Invoicing. The Contractor shall submit complete and accurate monthly invoices using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) after performance is complete in accordance with FAR 252.232-7006.

SECTION 2- DEFINITIONS and ACRONYMS

2. Definitions.

ACCEPTABLE QUALITY LEVEL (AQL) - The maximum percent defective, the maximum number of defects per 100 units or in a lot, wherein performance will still be considered satisfactory. The AQL is allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the Government will reject the line item service resulting in the issuance of a Contract Deficiency Report. An AQL does not say that the Contractor may knowingly offer defective services. It implies that the Government recognizes that defective performance sometimes happens unintentionally. As long as the defective performance does not exceed the AQL, the Government will not reject the line item service.

However, the contractor shall reperform the defective service when directed (at no additional cost to the Government).

ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION (AAMI)

Organization establishing classification system for protective apparel.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI). Independent organization providing an international standard of quality management sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes.

BARRIER PROPERTIES: Ability of a material to resist the penetration of liquids (e.g., irrigating fluids, blood, and OPIM).

NOTE: Levels of barrier performance are defined and classified in ANSI/AAMI PB70.

CLEAN - Finish textile articles that are dry, free of visible soil, lint, and objectionable odors, such as cleaning chemicals, mold, mildew, body bacteria, etc. Spots and stains are removed where practical without damaging the fabric.

CLEANLINESS - Item is entirely clean, thoroughly dry, and free of lint.

CONTAMINATED- State someone or something of having been actually or potentially in contact with microorganisms. All soiled laundry originated from this requirement is categorized as contaminated. As used in health care, the term generally refers to microorganisms that could be capable of producing disease or infection.

CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT (CDR) - A formal, written document of Contractor non-conformance or lack of performance for contracted work. A CDR requires the Contractor to respond within ten working days as to the cause, corrective action, and preventive action taken. A CDR formally notifies the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance that will result in deductions unless the Contractor can provide objective evidence to mitigate these deductions.

CONTRACTING OFFICER - A person with the authority to enter into, administers, and/or terminates contracts and makes related findings. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who has the authority to contractually bind the Government. The Contracting Officer may designate a Government employee to act as his authorized representative. This individual shall not be authorized to award, agree to, or sign any contract or modification thereto, or in any way to obligate the payment of money by the Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE (COR) - The person who has been designated as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his authority. The COR can also serve as the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) in the absence of the government QAE. The COR advises the Contracting Officer on matters relating to this contract, verifies completion of the work, certifies invoices related to completed work, and ensures compliance with all provisions of the contract.

CORRECTIVE ACTION - Action taken by the Contractor to correct a deficiency and identify the root cause(s) of the deficiency.

DAMAGE - A defective condition of an item due to improper processing resulting in the item being unsuitable for return to service.

DECONTAMINATION: According to OSHA, "the use of physical or chemical means to remove, inactivate, or destroy bloodborne pathogens on a surface or item to the point where they are no longer capable of transmitting infectious particles and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal." [29 CFR 1910.1030]

NOTE--The term is generally used in health care facilities to refer to all pathogenic organisms, not just those transmitted by blood.

DEFECT/DEFICIENCY/DISCREPANCY - Each instance of noncompliance with a contract requirement. A deficiency may be caused by nonperformance or poor performance. Each deficiency (discrepancy) is subject to either Contractor re-performance and/or deductions.

FINISH - Items such as doctor coats, lab coats, physician assistant coats, and other wearing apparel must be machine finished, so that all surfaces are smooth and wrinkle free. There should be no rough spots. These items should retain their original shape and size.

FLAT WORK - Flat work finished laundry items are machine pressed, folded, and tied or separated into bundles. Flatwork finished articles includes sheets, pillowcases, surgical wrappers, scrub suits, tablecloths, etc.

HANGERS - Hangers, plastic or metal, in sufficient strength and size to hold textile articles without sagging or breaking during transit or normal use. Hangers shall be of a type that does not stain garments and contains no rust.

JOINT COMMISSION (JC) - A national organization dedicated to improving the care, safety, and treatment of patients in health care facilities, and publisher of the Joint Commission on Accreditation Manuals.

GOVERNMENTFURNISHED Textiles - Government textiles provided to the Contractor for use in fulfilling the terms of this contract only and returned to the Government at contract conclusion and /or termination in the same condition received less normal wear.

LOT - The total number of service outputs in a surveillance period, as defined in the Acceptable Quality Level column of the Performance Requirements Summary.

MICROORGANISM: Entity, encompassing bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses, of microscopic size.

PACKAGING - Packaging is a method of bundling, wrapping, or otherwise covering finished work to the extent necessary to adequately protect finished work from the time finished in-plant until delivered to IRAHC Fort Knox.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS) - Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to ensure the Contractor meets contract performance standards.

PLASTIC WRAP - Plastic wrap used to wrap clean linen into bundles and shall be of sufficient strength to hold textile without bursting or tearing during transit and normal handling.

QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) - A method used by the government to ensure services meet the requirements of the contract.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP) - A written plan that details what is to be evaluated, how evaluations are to be accomplished, frequency/location of evaluations, evaluation parameters, sampling guides inspection checklists, and other information that the COR should have to provide effective QA.

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)- Written plan submitted by the Contractor to the Government with respect to monitoring and controlling quality of services provided.

QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM (QCP) - The Contractor's system to control the equipment, systems, or services to ensure that requirements of the contract are performed satisfactorily.

QUALITY CONTROL - Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the production of goods or services so they meet the specifications and requirements of the contract.

RANDOM SAMPLING - A method of inspecting a random number of individual items in a lot to determine the quality of that lot against a quality standard.

REUSABLE SURGICAL TEXTILE- Drape, gown, towel, or sterilization wrapper that is intended to be used in surgery or assist in preparing the surgical team for surgery, that is made from a fabric (usually woven or knitted) or a fabric/film laminate, and that is intended to be used more than once, with appropriate cleaning, decontamination, and sterilization between uses.

SAMPLING PLAN - A Government plan which indicates the AQL, the number of units from each lot which are to be inspected (sample size), and criteria for determining acceptability of the lot (acceptance and rejection numbers). It is used to develop the sampling guide.

SMS FABRIC- A Polypropylene fabric material offering a high tensile strength that is also soft, drapable, and easy to work. SMS is a manufacturing bonding technique used in the construction of surgical drapes, wrappers, surgical gowns, laboratory apparel, etc.

WASH FORMULA - The combination of wash chemicals and procedures while factoring water temperature, agitation, chemical type & concentration, and duration of the wash cycle used by the contractor to produce hygienically clean textiles based on textile manufacture care recommendations and commercial laundry best.

WHITENESS/COLOR - White fabrics are white, free of yellow and gray tints, or any other unsightly appearance. Colors are bright and clear.

2.2 ACRONYMS. Commonly used acronyms are listed below. Other acronyms and abbreviations are listed in AR 31050, Catalog of Abbreviations and Brevity Codes.

ANSI American National Standards Institute

AAMI Association For the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

AQL Acceptable Quality Level

CDR Contract Discrepancy Report

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COR Contracting Officer's Representative

IRAHC Ireland Army Health Clinic

OPIM: Other potentially infectious materials

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QCP Quality Control Program

SMS Spunbond + Meltblown + Spunbond Non-woven fabric

SECTION 3- GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

3.1 Forms and Publications. The Government will provide authorized Government forms, publications, and services specifically identified in this PWS either in-print, digitally, or via internet sources. All commercial, industry publications related to the performance of laundry service shall be provided by the Contractor.

3.2 The Government will furnish limited Government-owned textiles to be laundered to include, but not to be limited to: patient privacy/cubicle curtains, Physical Therapy Hot Pads, and table cloths other than contractor furnished linen identified in Exhibit B.

3.2. Logistics Form 1-1-1, dated 1 October 2015, Exhibit C.

SECTION 4- CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4.1 The Contractor shall provide all property or services necessary for the performance of this contract that is not specifically identified as furnished by the Government. Such property or services shall include, but is not limited to all textile articles, laundry delivery carts, facilities, tools, bundle tie machine (if textile will be tied in bundles), materials, and equipment, (such as soaps, detergents, bleaches, starches, sizing, spotting agents, hangers, plastic, and packaging materials).

4.2 Textile Carts. The contractor shall provide adequate textile transport carts for transporting contaminated and clean textile between the contract facility and IRAHC. Textile carts will be legibly marked with the cart's empty weight on the exterior of the cart.

4.3 The contractor shall provide their employees with all appropriate protective clothing as required by OSHA.

4.4 Pick-up and Delivery Vehicles.

4.4.1 The contractor shall provide all vehicle(s) to support the PWS. All vehicles shall be registered, licensed, insured, and operated in accordance with local and installation traffic regulations by a licensed driver. Vehicles used in the performance of this contract will conform to Government Service Administration (GSA) vehicle replacement criteria requiring a combination of not more than ten years of age and less than 96,000 total vehicle mileage, no vehicle safety deficiencies, or visible vehicle body damage.

4.4.2. All contractor vehicles shall be maintained in a neat, presentable, and operational condition and shall meet State safety inspection standards or shall not be operated on U.S. Government installations.

4.4.3. The contractor shall not perform maintenance/repair on government property unless classified as an emergency.

4.4.5. The contractor shall have a sign prominently displayed on the right and left side of contractor furnished vehicles with the contractor's company name and telephone number.

4.5 Textile Items. The contractor shall provide all contractor-owned textiles based upon data provided in Exhibit B. The Contractor shall adjust future usage rates based on actual workload requirements at IRAHC Fort Knox. The Contractor shall provide a sample and manufacturer specifications for each type of textile item proposed for performance of this contract with proposal (Exhibit A). Protective apparel must meet minimum performance standards for strength, barrier protection and fluid resistance to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients in accordance with ANSI/AAMI PB?0, and Exhibit D guidelines.

4.6 Packing Slip. The contractor shall provide a packing slip type document for each cart delivered to IRAHC providing identification of the contents of the cart by item name and count for each type item in the cart (Ref. Exhibit A).

4.7 The contractor shall comply with American National Standard ANSI/AAMI ST65/2008 design standards for laundry facility operations in meeting or exceeding procedures for processing of re-usable surgical textiles. The facility shall comply with standards established by Joint Commission and Center for Disease Control and Prevention for textiles handling and management. The contractor's facility shall be subject to inspection for sanitary conditions and infection control at any time by the COR and/or authorized representative of the government.

4.8. The contractor shall provide all packaging and hanger materials.

4.8.1. Wrapping materials shall be clear plastic. Shrink plastic wrap shall be of sufficient strength to hold articles without bursting or tearing during normal handling.

4.8.2. Wire hangers shall be of sufficient size and strength to hold articles without sagging.

Hangers shall be a minimum of 12 1/2 gauge except that 10 1/2 gauge hangers shall be used for heavy articles such as draperies, curtains, and/or table cloths.

SECTION 5- SPECIFIC TASKS AND STANDARDS

5.1 Laundry Services. The contractor shall provide textile laundry services for IRAHC, Fort Knox, Kentucky. The contractor shall clean, process, and return textile within five working days response time. Service response time is computed from the time soiled/contaminated textile is received by the contractor at IRAHC site until the time the same type/quantity of clean textile is returned to

IRAHC.

5.2. Standards of Quality. The Government will use the following guides to evaluate and control the quality in the clean textile processed by the contractor. The contractor's failure to maintain these standards shall result in the textile being returned to the contractor for reprocessing without additional cost to IRAHC. In the event this failure becomes systematic, IRAHC may pursue other options for problem resolution pursuant to the contract's terms. The contractor shall meet the following quality standards:

5.2.1 Each item shall be clean, dry, and free of lint, scorch marks, and other damage to the fabric.

5.2.2 White fabrics shall be white and free of yellow, green or gray tints. Colors shall be bright and clear.

5.2.3. Contractor provided textiles shall be in good repair with no tears, shredding, loose strings, or holes.

5.2.4 The laundry processing chain shall be arranged so that there is no contact between soiled and processed textile. No interchange of personnel between clean and soiled, unless they are properly attired. The textile shall be handled with minimum shaking and agitating.

5.2.5. Shrinkage shall be no more than what may be termed as "natural" for the fabric in accordance with best commercial practice. The contractor shall treat all articles in such a manner as to keep the dimensional changes of the article to a minimum and to avoid damage of any kind to the fabric. The contractor shall follow care instructions on labels in all articles. If manufacturer's care instructions are not included on Government textile articles, the contractor shall request such instructions from the Contracting Officer Representative.

5.2.6. All tumbled work textile shall be completely dry and soft.

5.2.7. Items processed on flatwork and irons, such as sheets, pillowcases, and tablecloths shall be machine-finished so the surfaces are smooth and without "rough-dry" spots, wrinkles, or "tails".

When received by the customer, flatwork shall be free of creases caused by improper folding.

5.2.8 Finish Work. The contractor shall assemble completed work and return as indicated in Exhibit E, Textile Bundle Size.

5.2.9. Workmanship and Sanitation. Finished articles shall conform to the generally accepted industry standards for quality of cleanliness, finish, and appearance. All work performed shall be done under sanitary conditions and in accordance with OSHA standards. The items shall be clean, not only in the sense of being free from soil, stains; and objectionable odors, but also free from excess cleaning chemicals, bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms, including pathogens or disease-producing organisms, which might cause irritation to the skin. Cotton and polyester blended articles shall be laundered with antistatic agents to prevent/reduce static charges.

5.3. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards. The contractor shall comply with all standards in OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.

5.4. Re-performance of Laundering. Not-with-standing the provisions of this PWS covering inspection, acceptance, and deduction from payment, any items found not meeting the requirements of the PWS shall be collected, segregated, and returned to the contractor unused and re-cleaned at no additional cost to the government.

5.5. Weighing of Government Owned Outgoing/Incoming Laundry. The Contractor and Government Textile Management Staff shall simultaneously weigh all outgoing soiled linen and incoming clean linen on the IRAHC Linen Section scales. The contractor and Linen staff shall sign the form. One copy will be provided to the contract driver, and one copy retained by the COR.

5.6. Loss and Damaged Government Owned Textile…