Healthcare Housekeeping Services at Fort Bragg, NC.

The purpose of this modification to the previous presolicitation notice is to post Questions and Answers #2 regarding solicitation W81K04-12-R-0002 for Healthcare Housekeeping Services, Fort Bragg, NC.

The purpose of this announcement is to advise offerors that amendment 0002 is posted. The conformed copy is posted along with Technical Exhibits B and F and Attachment 6. The proposal due date is unchanged.

The purpose of this announcement is to add the Questions and Answers from the Pre-Proposal Conference, Pre-Proposal Slides, Site Visit locations and to add Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), No. 750-5, Destruction of Sensitive Information and Qualified Recycling Program, WAMC Emergency Operations Plan 2010, and WAMC Memorandum No.4, Parking.

The purpose of this notice is to announce the posting of Amendment 0001, dated 13 June 2012. The proposal due date is unchanged.

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 Fort Bragg, NC to include Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) MTF and multiple MTFs in the health service area of WAMC, Ft. Bragg, NC, and Fayetteville, NC. Healthcare housekeeping services may be required in any area under the jurisdiction of the WAMC 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. This requirement will be an 8(a) competitive, small business set-aside for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) master contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Items (CLINS). Healthcare housekeeping services are required for 59 months starting 1 Nov 2012 through 30 Sep 2017. The solicitation and subsequent contract will include contract line items (CLINS) for 60 days for transition period (base ordering period only), one (1) 9-month base ordering period, and four (4) 12-month ordering periods. Individual task orders will clearly describe WAMC 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 and distribution of linen within the WAMC area to a MTF-specified site for control and exchange of linen (option); collection, consolidation, packaging, labeling, and preparation of regulated medical waste (RMW) for hazardous transport; collection of general solid waste (trash) for waste disposal pick-up; collection and transport of recyclable materials within the health service area of WAMC to a MTF-specified site for bundling and preparation of shredded paper bales for recyclable material pick-up; and, exterior building services (e.g., window, doors, and walkways). The square feet (SF) for cleaning of each MTF is varied; however, the estimated SF for WAMC MTF, and the multiple MTFs located in the health service area of WAMC MTF currently receiving services under the existing contract is 1,289,989 SF. Floor plans available upon request.

A pre-proposal conference will convene at 8:30 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, Fort Bragg, NC, WAMC MTF, Reilly Road, Building 4-2817 (specific room location TBD)with a follow-on site visit for WAMC MTF beginning after the pre-proposal conference The pre-proposal conference duration is anticipated from 8:00am - 12:00 pm, which will consist of briefings from the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer Representative. The site visit duration for 26 June 2012 is anticipated from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. The site visit will continue on June 27, 2012 starting at 7:45 am - 4:30 pm. TBD. It is recommended that prospective offerors download the solicitation prior to attending the pre-proposal conference. Please submit questions concerning the RFP in writing not later than 15 June, 2012 to katherine.i.perry@us.army.mil. Interested vendors must pre-register with Katherine Perry by email at katherine.i.perry@us.army.mil not later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time 15 June 2012 and provide the following information for representatives attending: Attendee(s) Name(s), company name, e-mail address, phone number, dates attending, and event (e.g., site-visit, pre-proposal conference, or both). Prospective offerors are encouraged to attend both the pre-proposal conference and the site visits. The site visits involve 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 Katherine Perry when requesting registration to ensure proper accommodations may be arranged.

Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit Information
Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC

26 & 27 June 2012

26 June, 2012: Arriving to Fort Bragg: Enter Fort Bragg at the All American Entrance (Main Gate). Coming towards Fort Bragg stay in the left hand lane to go through the security check point to have your car inspected. All personnel must have a valid driver's license, car registration, and proof of insurance. Due to the high number of vehicles entering this gate in the morning, please ensure adequate time to process through the Visitors Center (an average of 15-30 minute wait time).

*Pre-Proposal Conference Location: Womack Army Medical Center, Reilly Road, Building 4-2817, Fort Bragg, NC 28310. Specific information regarding pre-proposal conference (e.g., conference room number, etc.) TBD.
Directions to Pre-Proposal Conference Location: Enter Fort Bragg through All American Expressway ACP, continue on All American, exit on Reilly Rd exit, continue on Reilly Rd, stay in the left lane, and turn left when you get to the Main Hospital Entrance. Park in the Patient/Visitor Parking and come into the main lobby. An escort will be waiting in the Main Lobby. All participants must obtain a WAMC visitor's badge (badge will obtain from a government escort).

26 June 2012.
Pre-Proposal Conference: The Pre-Proposal Conference agenda is as follows:
8:30 am - 9:00 am Registered Participants Check-In*
9:00 am - 9:15 am Conference Start; Administrative Announcements
9:15 am - 9:30 am Introduction of Government Team
9:30 am - 9:45 am WAMC Public Affairs Office Briefing
9:45 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 10:45 am Solicitation Discussion (Key Areas)
10:45 am - 11:00 am Break
11:00 am - 11:45 am Cont. Solicitation Discussion (Key Areas)
11:45 am - 1:00 pm **Lunch On Your Own

*Only registered participants will be permitted to attend due to conference room size constraints. Non-registered participants will be on a stand-by basis and permitted to attend at the discretion of the Government.

**All participants are authorized to eat lunch in the Dining Facility at Womack Army Medical Center.

Upon conclusion of the pre-proposal conference and lunch, all registered site visit participants will meet in the WAMC MTF (Building 4-2817) Main Lobby to begin the site visit.

Site Visit: The Government will escort registered site visit participants* from the Main Lobby through the various location within WAMC from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (est.)

*Only registered site visit participants will be permitted to attend site visits and must have a WAMC visitor's badge. Non-registered participants will be on a stand-by basis and permitted to attend at the discretion of the Government.

***The site visits involves extensive walking through multiple buildings, and participants are advised to wear appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes to be safe and comfortable. Please indicate any special needs to Katherine Perry when requesting registration to ensure proper accommodations may be arranged.

27 June 2012:
Site Visit: Registered site visit participants shall meet at the WAMC MTF (Building 4-2817) Main Hospital Entrance at 7:45 am. The Government will transport registered site visit participants from the Parking Lot to site visit locations on Fort Bragg and the outlying buildings from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and then 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm. The Government will return the site visit participants to the WAMC MTF Parking Lot for lunch from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Katherine Perry @ katherine.i.perry@us.army.mil, 210-295-4365 or Kathleen Henderson @ kathleen.henderson@us.army.mil, 210-295-4346.

This is a Best Value Solicitation to provide healthcare housekeeping services in all direct-and non-direct patient care and healthcare-related settings in support of Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) located on Fort Bragg, NC to include Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) and the multiple MTFs in the health service area of WAMC. 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 1,289,989 SF with 130,425 SF for projects scheduled to undergo construction or expansion to support the WAMC MTF's mission during the 59-month contract period. This is anticipated as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Items (CLINs). The basic contract will be for a base period of 1 Nov 2012 through 30 Sep 2013, with provisions for four (4) 12-month ordering periods. Individual task orders will clearly describe MTF-specific healthcare housekeeping requirements and services to be performed. Services include hospital (aseptic and non-aseptic) housekeeping services; collection and distribution of linen within the WAMC area to a MTF-specified site for control and exchange of linen (option); collection, consolidation, packaging, labeling, and preparation of regulated medical waste (RMW) for hazardous transport; collection of general solid waste (trash) for waste disposal pick-up; collection and transport of recyclable materials within the health service area of WAMC to a MTF-specified site for bundling, and preparation of shredded paper bales for recyclable material pick-up; and, exterior building services (e.g., windows, doors, and walkways. 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 22 May 2012. The primary point of contact for this project is Ms. Katherine Perry, Contract Specialist, (210) 295-4365; email Katherine.i.perry@us.army.mil. The secondary point of contact is Ms. Kathleen Henderson, Contracting Officer, (210) 295-4346; email Kathleen.henderson@us.army.mil. 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. A pre-proposal conference and site visit is tentatively scheduled for 5 & 6 June 2012. Prospective offerors are advised that the pre-proposal conference will be held solely for the purpose of discussing the requirements of this solicitation. The pre-proposal conference will convene at 9:00 am on Tuesday, 5 June 2012 at a location TBD. The pre-proposal conference duration is anticipated from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, which will consist of briefings from the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Representatives, Womack Army Medical Center representatives from Environmental Services, Infection Control, Occupational Health, Information Technology, Security, Safety, and Education and Training Departments followed by the site visit. The solicitation is anticipated for release prior to the pre-proposal conference and site visit; as such, it is recommended to download the solicitation and applicable Womack Army Medical Center regulations; policies, and procedures prior to attending the pre-proposal conference. Upon release of the solicitation, please submit questions in writing not later than 30 May 2012 to Katherine.i.perry@us.army.mil.
Please be prepared to provide the following information for representatives attending: Name, company name, email address, phone number, business size standard, and event (site-visit, pre-proposal conference, or both). Interested parties must register with Katherine Perry by e-mail at Katherine.i.perry@us.army.mil not later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time, 30 May 2012. 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-toe shoes to be safe and comfortable. Please indicate any special needs to Katherine Perry when requesting registration to ensure proper accommodations may be arranged.
Further information concerning location of pre-proposal conference and specific information for registered participants will be posted not later than 22 May 2012.