8405--Uniforms

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 4 is seeking to procure uniforms for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The solicitation, numbered 36C24425Q0335, will be an unrestricted, full and open competition under NAICS code 315210 for Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors with a size standard of 750 employees. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to monitor SAM.gov for the full solicitation package and any amendments. The procurement will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPТА) basis, with special consideration given to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) in the event of identical quotes. All questions must be submitted in writing to Contract Specialist William MacDougall by February 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with quotes due by February 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST.

The contract will be structured as a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement covering various uniform items. The line items include 190 solid short and long-sleeve work shirts, 35 flame-resistant shirts, 42 work jackets (heavy and light weight), 210 cargo work pants, and 40 flame-resistant cargo pants per contract period. While no specific contract value was disclosed, the comprehensive uniform requirements suggest a substantial procurement across multiple option periods. No specific set-aside designation was applied, making the competition open to all qualifying businesses that meet the 750-employee size standard. The solicitation indicates that vendors must provide "blended" pricing and quote all items to be considered for award, with the VA reserving the right to make an award based on the most advantageous proposal considering technical requirements and pricing.