W91247226QA003 QA Recompete.docx

W9124726QA003 L&DC Recompete Questions

1. Please confirm the current estimated monthly volume by item category (laundry vs. dry cleaning vs. pressing) from the workload attachment?

Please see PWS attachment 5.

2. What is the expected turnaround time for standard items vs. special items (e.g., dress uniforms, organizational items)?

Please see PWS para 2.1.17.

3. Are there installation access restrictions for commercial vehicles (gate, pass, escort, background checks)?

Yes, please see PWS para 4.

4. Are there multiple drop points (e.g., Soldier Support Center vs. other customer locations), or is all routing centralized at BLDG Y5015?

Pick up and drop off locations are IAW PWS attachment 8.

5. Is there a government-furnished staging area for inbound/outbound items? If yes, provide square footage and security controls.

Pick up and drop off locations are IAW PWS attachment 8.

6. Will contractor personnel performing under this contract be required to obtain Common Access Cards (CACs) for installation access or system access?

Yes IAW PWS para 4.

7. If CAC cards are required, please provide the process, eligibility requirements, and sponsoring office responsible for initiating CAC issuance for contractor employees.

Instructions will be provided to the awardee.

8. What is the procedure if the door is locked at the scheduled pickup time at either location?

See PWS para 2.7.4.

9. Additionally, are contractors required to enter and walk through the building to access Pickup Location 3 DPTMS Bldg 282, or is there a designated external access point?

Yes

10. Please provide the final award amount and period of performance for the previous Fort Bragg Laundry and Dry-Cleaning services contract.

Below are the previous contracts, however, they are not accurate portrayals of this requirement due to guidance from HQDA G4 regarding Army laundry services has changed as of September 2025.

W9124725CA036 - $389,430.62 bridge for last IDIQ to D & S Textile Services

W91247-21-D-9000 – last IDIQ to D & S Textile Services

11. Please clarify whether the guaranteed minimum of 1,875 pieces under Task Order 1 is defined as a weekly, monthly, or annual total.

Guaranteed minimums are based on the 5-year award.

12. Please confirm whether this requirement is a recompete of an existing contract and, if so, provide the incumbent contractor’s name and the prior contract number.

Below are the previous contracts, however, they are not accurate portrayals of this requirement due to guidance from HQDA G4 regarding Army laundry services has changed as of September 2025.

W9124725CA036 - $389,430.62 bridge for last IDIQ to D & S Textile Services W91247-21-D-9000 – last IDIQ to D & S Textile Services

13. Q1. Can the government confirm whether this solicitation is a recompete of a previously awarded contract? If so, can the government confirm whether all pickup locations listed in this solicitation were included under the previous contract, if applicable?

Below are the previous contracts, however, they are not accurate portrayals of this requirement due to guidance from HQDA G4 regarding Army laundry services has changed as of September 2025.

W9124725CA036 - $389,430.62 bridge for last IDIQ to D & S Textile Services

W91247-21-D-9000 – last IDIQ to D & S Textile Services

Regarding the pick-up sites, no they were not.

14. Q2. CLIN 0002 (Direct Funded Customer – Dry Cleaning) does not include estimated quantities in Attachment 5. Can the government provide an estimated annual or average monthly piece count for dry cleaning items under CLIN 0002 to allow offerors to price this CLIN accurately?

Annual estimated pieces were displayed correctly on attachment 5.

15. Q3. Attachment 5 lists sleeping systems (sleeping bags, bivy covers, patrol bags, stuff sacks) with a quantity of 1. Can the government provide a more representative estimated annual quantity for these items so offerors can price and plan for handling requirements appropriately?

Annual estimated pieces were displayed correctly on attachment 5.

16. Q4. Can the government provide any historical data on volume fluctuation — specifically, what months or training cycles represent peak laundry volume at this installation, and what is the highest monthly volume that has historically been processed? Approximately 4000 in one month, also based on historical data be prepared for an increase in usage between April – October.

17. Q5. Does the government anticipate any surge events during the contract period — such as large-scale field exercises, mobilizations, or unit rotations — that would materially increase laundry volume beyond historical averages? If so, can the government provide any advance notice parameters or guidance on how surge requirements would be communicated to the contractor?

Upon notification of a “surge” situation, the contractor will be notified appropriately by the contracting officer.

18. Q6. Per PWS Section 2.1.20, existing damages discovered at time of turn-in shall be noted on the laundry ticket. When an item is assessed as unserviceable at pickup, does the contractor make this determination independently or is COR review and approval required prior to removing the item from active inventory?

Definition for unserviceability is found in PWS para 6.1. Items shall be documented accordingly. All items received shall be returned to the customer.

19. Q7. When a replacement item is required under PWS Section 2.1.20 and AR 4.3.2, will the government provide the applicable NSN or Federal Stock Number for that specific item so the contractor can source a compliant replacement, or is the contractor expected to independently identify a match based solely on Attachment 3?

Please refer to attachment 3, if the items is not on attachment 3 the item specifications will be provided to the vendor.

20. Q8. In non-restricted work areas, is the contractor permitted to use photography and video documentation during pickup and dropoff for inventory accountability and damage documentation purposes?

It will only be authorized for documentation purposes related to this contract only.

21. Q9. Can the government confirm that the scope of CLIN 0002 is limited to dry cleaning and pressing only, and does not include minor repairs, alterations, or zipper/button replacement beyond what is required under PWS Section 2.1.20 for items damaged during the contractor’s laundering process?

If the contractor damages an item PWS 2.1.20 outlines the requirements.

22. Q10. The pricing matrix requests pricing for the base year, four option years, and the FAR 52.217-8 six-month extension period. Should offerors apply a standard escalation factor across option years, or does the government prefer flat pricing across all periods?

The government will not tell the vendor how to propose pricing.

23. Q11. Attachment 3 provides linen specifications for select items under CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0003. However, specifications do not appear to be included for all items listed in the Pricing Matrix and Attachment 6 — including but not limited to CLIN 0002 dry cleaning items such as ceremonial uniforms, flags, organizational colors, chaplain vestments, cook uniforms, and sleeping systems. Can the government provide complete item specifications — including fabric type, dimensions, and applicable NSN or Federal Stock Number — for all items across all CLINs so that offerors can accurately price each line item and identify compliant replacement sources if needed?

Please refer to attachment 3, if the items is not on attachment 3 the item specifications will be provided to the vendor.

24. 1) Do the sheets and pillowcases need to be pressed?

Please see PWS para 2.1.10.

25. 2) Do the table clothes and napkins need to be pressed?

No

26. 3) Do the table clothes get folded and bundled or hung on hangers?

The government will not tell the vendor how to perform duties not specified in the contract.

27. 4) The items in Clin 1 and Clin 2 that have an Annual Estimated Quantity of 1 are we pricing those items? If we are we would need size information on items Draperies, Flags, Organizational Colors, Streamers and bunting.

All items with a provided estimated quantity shall be price accordingly. All items will vary in size and cannot be defined.

28. 5) In Clin 1 DESEASED Military Personnel how are we to price this without knowing what items could be turned in?

These items are anything in the possession of the solider at the time. All items will vary in size and cannot be defined.

29. 6) Clin 3 does not have fitted sheets on the item list but there were fitted and flat sheets in there bundles that we saw on the site visit. Are you considering fitted and flat sheets as the same thing in regards to the estimated quantity?

Yes those are combined.

30. 7) In the PWS it says deliveries are on Tuesday but in attachment 8 it says deliveries on Wednesday. Is delivery day negotiable? If not which day is correct?

Tuesday is correct. Attachment 8 has been updated.

31. 8) The minimum guarantee of 1875 pieces, is that number for the whole year or is that a monthly amount?

Guaranteed minimums are based on the 5 year award.

32. 9) The minimum guarantee of 1875 pieces, which pieces does this apply to? Since all the items have different pricing how will you calculate the minimum?

Guaranteed minimums are based on the 5 year award. Minium is based on pieces not pricing.

33. 10) A business has to invest in vehicles, equipment, personnel etc. how can there not be minimum pickup in years 2-5?

Guaranteed minimums are based on the 5 year award.

34. 11) Will there be sleep systems to process since it says for TRADOC installations only?

All items with a provided estimated quantity only and shall be price accordingly.

1️⃣ Subcontracting Structure & Prime Responsibility

36. Is subcontracting the laundry and dry-cleaning processing portion of this requirement permissible if the Prime Contractor retains full management, accountability, and quality control responsibility?

Subcontracting can be found in PWS Para 2.5.5.

37. Is there a required minimum percentage of work that must be performed by the Prime under the Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14), and if so, how is “cost of personnel” calculated for this IDIQ per-piece contract?

1. IAW FAR 52.219-14 (e):

Services (Except Construction):

· The contractor agrees that it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.

· Any work subcontracted by a similarly situated entity will count towards the prime contractor's 50% subcontracting limitation.

· If the contract includes both services and supplies, the 50% limitation applies only to the service portion of the contract.

Supplies (Other than Procurement from a Nonmanufacturer):

· The contractor agrees that it will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities.

· Any work subcontracted by a similarly situated entity will count towards the prime contractor's 50% subcontracting limitation.

· If the contract includes both supplies and services, the 50% limitation applies only to the supply portion of the contract.

38. Will the Government consider the transportation, pickup/delivery, PLP management, accountability, and oversight functions sufficient to meet Prime Contractor performance expectations?

Refer to questions 37’s answer.

39. Are there any restrictions on subcontracting dry-cleaning services to an off-installation commercial facility?

No

2️⃣ Delivery Frequency & Workload Clarification The PWS states:

· Section 2.3: Pickup/return during normal business hours 0730–1200 Tuesdays.

· Attachment 8 reportedly indicates once per week Wednesday delivery (you mentioned this).

40. Can you confirm the required pickup and delivery frequency per customer location? Is it once per week, and if so, what is the confirmed day (Tuesday vs. Wednesday)?

There was a typo, Tuesday will be the only schedule appointments.

41. Is there ever a requirement for additional or surge pickups beyond the scheduled weekly service?

Upon notification of a “surge” situation, the contractor will be notified appropriately by the contracting officer.

42. Can you provide historical workload data for the last 12–24 months (actual piece counts, number of stops, number of customer locations)?

Please see attachment 8 for customer locations, attachment 7 for contact information, and attachment 5 for estimates.

43. How many physical pickup/drop-off locations are currently serviced?

There current requirement only supports one location, due to program changes multiple locations will be added please see PWS attachment 8.

3️⃣ Revenue & Volume Risk

44. Can you confirm the guaranteed minimum quantity or dollar amount under this IDIQ?

45. Guaranteed minimums are based on the 5-year award. Minium is based on pieces not pricing.

46. What was the total annual piece volume and contract value under the previous contract?

No more than 54,000 pieces per year [

4️⃣ Operational Control & Systems

46. Will the Prime Contractor have full administrative access to PLP even if laundry processing is subcontracted?

Yes

47. Are there existing Government Furnished Facilities (GFF) or is all processing required to be off-site?

The government is not providing an on-post facility for contractor use.

5️⃣ Risk & Liability Questions

48. Is the Prime Contractor financially liable for all lost/damaged Government property regardless of subcontractor fault?

If there is a loss or any damage of an item the prime is responsible for the contract requirements.

49. Are there liquidated damages or financial deductions tied to AQL failures under the QASP?

No

50. Will there be any potential for contaminated or fire-retardant items requiring specialized treatment or procedures?

Not at this time.

51. What is the number of the current contract for this work?

Below is the current contract, however, it is not an accurate portrayal of this requirement due to guidance from HQDA G4 regarding Army laundry services has changed as of September 2025.

W9124725CA036 - $389,430.62 - D & S Textile Services