Solicitation Responses to Questions W911SF-26-R-A010 0003 07 April 2026.pdf

Solicitation Amendment W911SF-26-R-A010 0003 Laundry and Dry-cleaning services

Questions and Answers

1. Do you ever anticipate and changes or additional pickup/dropoffs different from the pickup drop off schedule posted in Solicitation?

Answer: Please see attachment 7 and attachment 8.

2. The SF1449 mentions attachment 9. Where is that located in the announcement? Attachments are only numbered 1-8 and then it goes into technical exhibits.

Answer: Attachment 9 is not a part of the solicitation, and the verbiage has been removed.

3. Where can I find the bulk of the information on this opportunity? I've read through the PWS, but where are the specific instructions on how to submit and what all is to be included?

Answer: The PWS, attachments, and technical exhibits are the government’s requirements for this solicitation.

4. I spoke with you by phone the other day. You mentioned questions were due by April 1. I've looked through almost all of the documents but have been unable to find that information. Where was that placed?

Answer: It is stated in clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services 2 (b).

5. I've been looking for evaluation criteria. Where is that located?

Answer: Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

6. The linen sizes have been provided but can you also provide tablecloth sizes, as well as the sizes for the table skirts?

Answer: There is not a standard size.

7. Once the bidding window is closed, when does the contracting officer expect to release the awardee information?

Answer: Letters will be emailed on the award date.

8. I was reaching out to see if there is a current incumbent?

Answer: Yes CLS Medical Incorporated.

9. Also is there a current or past contract value?

Answer: Yes, past contract value is $17,588,665.42.

10. Can the Client confirm whether the estimated monthly workload quantities provided in Attachment 5 are guaranteed, not-to-exceed amounts, or estimates only for pricing purposes?

Answer: Attachment 5 is based on an estimated annual quantity.

11. Are there any anticipated peak demand periods (e.g., training cycles, seasonal surges) that may significantly impact service volume?

Answer: April- November is the peak season for this requirement.

12. Can the Client provide a complete and accurate list of all pickup and delivery locations along with the required service frequency for each location?

Answer: Please see attachment 8

13. Are there designated delivery windows or time restrictions that must be adhered to at each location?

Answer: Please see attachment 8 and PWS para 2.7.4.

14. Will the Client provide staging areas or storage space at any of the service locations, or will the laundry and dry-cleaning service provider be required to supply these?

Answer: This requirement does not state the vendor must provide storage space for any customer. Please see PWS para 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, and 4.3.

15. Are there any vehicle access requirements or restrictions (e.g., base access procedures, inspections, vehicle size limitations) that should be considered?

Answer: Please see para 4.1.

16. Who is the current incumbent contractor, and what is the approximate current contract value?

Answer: CLS Medical Incorporated, $17,588,665.42.

17. Are there any known performance challenges or areas of concern with the current contract that the

Client is seeking to improve under this new requirement?

Answer: This is a new requirement, the government will not provide information of past requirements that do not relate to this new requirement.

18. On page 41 of the solicitation FAR 52.219-30 is incorporated by reference. This clause states

“Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program. (Deviation)”. On page 58, FAR

52.219-30 is also noted and incorporated. We notice that the Women Owned Small Business box is not checked on the SF1449. Is this solicitation set aside for Women Owned Small Business?

Answer: No, this clause has been removed. The solicitation is total small business set-aside.

19. In the Solicitation and the PWS, we do not see any mention of the operation of Government-

Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) facilities. Will Fort Moore have an on-post GOCO for this contract?

Answer: The government will not provide an on-post facility for contractor use on Fort Benning.

20. On page 83 of the solicitation, for Volume II – Price Submission, the submission of a Price Data in

Excel is requested. In the solicitation PDF, on page 53, under “General Information” number 3., it states: “Offerors shall prepare pricing information utilizing the format provided – Pricing Matrix (attached).” Also, on page 2 of the solicitation under CLIN 0002, it states “Fill out Attachment 9 Price list”. Is there a standardized spreadsheet that will be provided for this or will Attachment 9 be provided? If not, could you clarify the annual quantities / piece counts for CLINs 0001 – 0008 that should be included on the spreadsheet / quote? Should we be quoting for the quantities provided in Attachment 5 – Estimated Workload?

Answer: The pricing matrix is attachment 5. Pricing should also be submitted on the SF 1449.

Attachment 9 is not a part of the solicitation, and the verbiage has been removed.

21. Would you like us to include the pricing for FAR 52.217-8 – Option to Extend Services for our total evaluated price / bid as 50% of option year IV?

Answer: No, the dash 8 does not have its own pricing. It is an extension of the awarded price if the government needs to execute the dash 8.

22. On page 83 of the solicitation, for Volume II – Price Submission, the submission of section B of the SF 1449 is requested. Could you please clarify where section B is on the SF 1449? Are prices to be submitted in section 19 -24 of the SF 1449 and / or using the continuation of supplies or services and price / costs sheet on pages 2 – 12? Is the unit “LOT” synonymous with year / annual quantities?

Answer: Section B of SF1449 is the supplies or service and prices/costs starting on page 2.

Pricing should be submitted in the SF1449 and on attachment 5. Yes, lots represent the ordering years. Each option year will have its own task order.

23. Under section 2.1.23 of the PWS, it states that “All cleaned laundry and dry-cleaning items shall be transported separately from items to be cleaned and dry cleaned.” Could you provide clarification regarding the method of transportation this pertains to? Specifically, does this requirement state that clean items and items to be cleaned are not allowed to be transported in the same laundry cart simultaneously? Or, are clean items and items to be cleaned not allowed to be transported in a commercial vehicle simultaneously?

Answer: The government will not get into the means and methods at which the vendor operates the stated requirement.

24. On page 82 of the solicitation, it states that offerors “Shall submit an original and redacted copy of their proposal.” Could you provide clarification on the specific information that offerors are required to redact from their original proposal?

Answer: Offerors shall submit a redacted copy of their proposal with all identifying company information removed to support an unbiased technical evaluation. This includes, but is not limited to, company names, logos, email addresses, phone numbers, website links, slogans, pricing or cost-related information, and any other proprietary identifiers.

25. On Page 1 of the SF1449 Solicitation, the Offer due date states 27 OCT 2025 12:00 P.M. Could you clarify if an amended SF1449 with an updated due date, or should offerors complete the SF1449 as-is?

Answer: This clerical error was rectified in amendment 2. Offer due date is 20 April 2026 @ 12:00 P.M.

26. Attachment 5 (Estimated Workload) contains estimated workload quantities for the following units:

a. CLIN 3: Muscogee County Headquarters JROTC

b. CLIN 4: Auburn University

c. CLIN 5: USPFO Atlanta

d. CLIN 6: Columbus University

e. CLIN 7: WHINSEC

f. CLIN 8: Commanding General

In our review of the solicitation, we have not identified the above mentioned locations in Attachment 8 - Pickup-Delivery Schedule. Additionally, we could not find Points of Contact listed in Attachment 7 - Authorized Customers for CLIN 3, CLIN 5, and CLIN 8. Is it possible to provide clarification to the logistical requirements of the units mentioned above, including the following details?

• Delivery schedule, including whether contractor or unit is responsible for delivery/pick up.

• Location of delivery/pick up.

• Direct customer contact information for CLIN 3, CLIN 5, and CLIN 8.

Answer: CLIN 4/6/7 are as needed therefore is not a reoccurring appointment. CLIN 3/5/8 will be removed from this requirement. Attachment 7 has been updated to reflect the locations.

27. Beginning on page 2 of the posted SF1449, it states under “ Supplies/Service” that the offeror is to

“Fill out Attachment 9 Price List.” There does not appear to be an Attachment 9 in the solicitation on SAM.GOV. Could you confirm if this attachment will be added?

Answer: Attachment 9 is not a part of the solicitation, and the verbiage has been removed.

28. Attachment 5 - Estimated Workload lists the following CLINS:

a. CLIN 1: Laundry

b. CLIN 2: Dry Cleaning

c. CLIN 3: Muscogee County Headquarters JROTC

d. CLIN 4: Auburn University

e. CLIN 5: USPFO Atlanta

f. CLIN 6: Columbus University

g. CLIN 7: WHINSEC

h. CLIN 8: Commanding General.

In our review of Solicitation SF1449 under “Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs,” it appears that CLIN 3 (Muscogee County Headquarters JROTC) does not appear to be listed.

Although item 0003 references “Muscogee County Headquarters JROTC in terms of dry cleaning only, there is no applicable line item for the remaining items listed in Attachment 5 - Estimated Workload, such as: Shirt Athletic, Short Athletic, Etc.

Could you provide clarification on how offerors are required to provide pricing for the items listed in Attach 5 - Estimated Workload, CLIN 3? Currently, the solicitation SF1449 does not provide an aligning column to input unit pricing or total amount for CLIN 3.

Answer: Attachment 5 and SF 1449 has been updated to reflect the removal of the following CLINs: CLIN 3, CLIN 5, and CLIN 8