Health care housekeeping services, keller army community hospital, west point, NY.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting of Amendment 0007. To view the documents, click on the posting of the link to the solicitation located in this notice. The amended solicitation proposal due date is changed from September 9, 2013, 12:00 pm CST to September 11, 2013, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting of Revision 4, Attachment 5 - Sample Staffing Chart. To view the documents, click on the posting of the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Due to the proposal submission date of September 9, 2013, any additional questions and clarifications submitted in response to the amended solicitation will be reviewed but answered by exception only. The amended solicitation proposal due date remains unchanged at September 9, 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting on FedBizOpps of Questions and Answers submitted on August 30, 2013. To view the documents, click on the posting of the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Due to the proposal submission date of September 9, 2013, any additional questions and clarifications submitted in response to the amended solicitation will be reviewed but answered by exception only. The amended solicitation proposal due date remains unchanged at September 9, 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors that Amendment 0004 posted on August 27, 2013 is identified as Amendment 0003; Amendment 0005 posted on August 28, 2013 is identified as Amendment 0004; Amendment 0006 posted on August 29, 2013 is identified as Amendment 0005. Offerors are responsible for acknowledging and submitting the signed Amendments with the offeror's proposal. Additionally, Questions and Answers dated August 29, 2013 (082913) was posted. To view the documents, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting of Amendment 0005 (conformed and SF 30); (1) Add PWS Para 1.6.5; (2) Remove duplicate PWS Para 1.9; (3) Revise PWS Para 5.5; (4) Revise PWS Para 5.6; (5) Revise PWS Para 5.7; and (6) Add PWS Para 6.3.10. To view the documents, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting of Amendment 0004 (conformed and SF 30); Revision Exhibit E, Revision Exhibit H, Revision Attachment 1; and Questions/Answers 082713. To view the documents, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors that Amendment 0003 is identified as Amendment 0002 on the previous notice dated August 14, 2013 @ 4:31 pm. Amendment 0001 was posted on July 30, 2013; subsequent Amendment 0002 was posted on August 8, 2013; and Amendment 0003 was posted on August 14, 2013. Offerors are responsible for acknowledging and submitting the signed Amendments with the offeror's proposal. To view the documents, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting of Amendment 0003 (conformed and SF 30); Revision 3 Attachment 5; and Questions/Answers 081413. To view the documents, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting of MEDDAC regulations referenced in the PWS, Paragraph 6. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND FORMS. To view the documents, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors that Amendment 0002 is identified as Amendment 0001 on the previous notice dated August 8, 2013. Amendment 0001 was posted on July 30, 2013 and the subsequent Amendment 0002 was posted on August 8, 2013. Offerors are responsible for acknowledging and submitting the signed Amendments with the offeror's proposal. To view the documents, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting of Amendment 0002 (conformed and SF 30); Revision 2 Attachment 5; and Questions/Answers 080813. To view the documents, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to inform interested vendors of the posting of Amendment 0001 (conformed and SF 30). To view the amendment, click on the link to the solicitation located in this notice. Interested vendors may continue to submit questions and requests for clarifications regarding the amended solicitation until 30 August 2103, 12:00 pm CST.

The purpose of this modification to the presolicitation notice is to notify interested vendors that the Notes and the preproposal attendee list have been uploaded and may be viewed by clicking on the link to the solicitation within this notice.

The purpose of this modification to the presolicitation notice is to notify interested vendors that an updated CBA (Exhibit L) and a Revision 1 Attachment 5 have been uploaded and may be viewed by clicking on the link to the solicitation within this notice.

The purpose of this modification to the presolicitation notice is to notify interested vendors that preproposal conference and site visit information (e.g., maps, directions to West Point, and preproposal conference slides) was uploaded and may be viewed by clicking on the link to the solicitation within this notice. Also, the preproposal conference registration time has changed from 9:00 am to 8:30 am and the preproposal conference will begin at 9:00 am. Registered participants will first report to the Information Desk in the Main Lobby. participants will be provide security badges at that time and then escorted to Conference Room 4B24 on the fourth floor. Participants are welcome to eat breakfast and lunch in the Keller Army Community Hospital dining facility (cash only).

This a Request for Proposal (RFP)/Solicitation to provide Healthcare Housekeeping Services in all direct-and non-direct patient care and healthcare-related settings in multiple Medical Treatment Facilities (MTFs) located on West Point, NY to include Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) MTF and multiple MTFs in the health service area of KACH, West Point, NY. Healthcare housekeeping services may be required in any area under the jurisdiction of the KACH MTF commander. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this solicitation is 561720. This solicitation will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria (to view solicitation, click on link within this announcement) This requirement will be a competitive, 8(a) set-aside for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Items (CLINS). Healthcare housekeeping services are required for five (5) distinct and cumulative performance periods not to exceed 60 months starting 1Jan 2014 through 31 Dec 2018. Individual task orders will clearly describe KACH MTF-specific healthcare housekeeping requirements and services to be performed. All elements of the RFP shall be submitted by the Offeror with a proposal no later than the date/time shown in block 8 of the Standard Form (SF) 1449, Solicitation/Contract Order for Commercial Items.

Services include hospital housekeeping services; collection of regulated medical waste (RMW); and collection and transport of recyclable materials within the health service area of KACH to a MTF-specified site for recyclable material pick-up. Requirements for this effort are determined by square feet (SF) of designated spaces to be cleaned. The current estimated quantity for KACH and auxiliary facilities is 145,850 SF. A new hospital clinic addition is currently under construction. The new clinic addition has an estimated 31,543 square feet to be cleaned. The new clinic is scheduled to be completed by late 2013. Floor plans available upon request.

A pre-proposal registration/sign-in will convene at 9:00 am on Wednesday, 17 July 2013 at KACH MTF, 900 Washing ton Road, Bldg 900 (specific room location TBD) with a follow-on site visit for KACH MTFs beginning after the pre-proposal conference. The pre-proposal conference duration is anticipated from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, which will consist of briefings from the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer Representative. The site visit duration for 17 July 2013 is anticipated from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. It is recommended that prospective offerors download the solicitation prior to attending the pre-proposal conference. Please submit questions concerning the preproposal conference and site visit in writing not later than 11 July 2013. Interested vendors must pre-register with Kathleen Henderson by email at kathleen.d.henderson2.civ@mail.mil or beatrice.t.fuller.civ@mail.mil not later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time, 12 July 2013 and provide the following information for representatives attending: Attendee(s) Name(s), company name, e-mail address, and phone number. Prospective offerors are encouraged to attend both the pre-proposal conference and the site visit. The site visit involves extensive walking through multiple buildings and participants are advised to wear appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes to be safe and comfortable. Please indicate any special needs to Kathleen Henderson when requesting registration to ensure proper accommodations may be arranged.

Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit Information for Keller Army Community Hospital, West Point, NY

The Pre-Proposal Conference agenda is as follows:
9:00 am - 9:30 am Registered Participants Check-In*
9:30 am - 9:45 am Conference Start; Administrative Announcements; Introduction of Government Team
9:45 am - 10:30 am Solicitation Discussion (Key Areas)
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm: Solicitation Discussion (Key Areas)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm *Lunch

*All participants are authorized to eat lunch in the Dining Facility at KACH MTF.

Upon conclusion of the pre-proposal conference and lunch, all registered site visit participants will meet in the KACH MTF (Building 900) Main Lobby to begin the site visit.

Site Visit: The Government will escort registered site visit participants from the Main Lobby through the various locations within KACH to including outlying MTFs from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (est.)

Only registered site visit participants will be permitted to attend site visits and must have a KACH visitor's badge. Non-registered participants will be on a stand-by basis and permitted to attend at the discretion of the Government.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Kathleen Henderson @ kathleen.d.henderson2.civ@mail.mil , 210-295-4346 or beatrice.t.fuller.civ@mail.mil , 210-221-3715.

This pre-solicitation synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. The Center for Health Care Contracting (CHCC) intends to procure the necessary healthcare housekeeping and related services in support of Keller Army Community Hospital (KACH) and the multiple medical treatment facilities (MTFs) in the health service area of KACH, West Point, NY. The CHCC anticipates the solicitation/ request for proposal (RFP) will be available approximately 30 days from the date of this notice and the closing date is anticipated as 30 - 45 days from the release of the solicitation. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are anticipated approximately ten (10) days after solicitation release. This is a follow-on requirement to provide healthcare housekeeping services in all direct-and non-direct patient care and healthcare-related settings in support of MTFs located on West Point, NY to include KACH and the multiple MTFs in the health service area of KACH. This requirement will be solicited as a competitive, 8(a) small business set-aside. The current estimated total square feet (SF) of MTF areas is 145,850. This is anticipated as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Items (CLINs). The base contract period of performance will be 60 months: five (5) 12-month performance periods. Individual task orders will clearly describe MTF-specific healthcare housekeeping requirements and services to be performed. This solicitation will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation criteria. All services shall be firm-fixed price and subject to the Service Contract Act (41 U.S.C. 351). This solicitation will be available in electronic format only. The official access point to the solicitation is via the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) website at https://acquisition.army.mil/asfi. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about 8 July 2013. The primary point of contact for this acquisition is Ms. Kathleen Henderson, Contracting Officer, (210) 295-4346; email kathleen.d.henderson2.civ@mail.mil. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this solicitation is 561720. The solicitation is anticipated for release prior to the pre-proposal conference and site visit; as such, it is recommended to download the solicitation prior to attending the pre-proposal conference. Further information concerning location of pre-proposal conference and specific information will be posted not later than 10 July 2013.