Lab Coat & Towel Services

The FDA's Atlanta Human and Animal Food Laboratory seeks contractor support for laboratory coat and towel rental, laundering, repair, and delivery services under a Total Small Business set-aside, with quotations due August 20. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract comprising one base year (August 26, 2026, through August 25, 2027) and four one-year option periods extending through August 25, 2031.

Place of performance is Atlanta, Georgia. The contractor must provision up to 192 laboratory coats in six size ranges (Small through XXX-Large) and 130 towels within 30 calendar days of award. Laboratory coats must be open-front with snap closures, white or light blue, full-length with long sleeves and elastic cuffs, and constructed of breathable, liquid-resistant material. Towels must be 90–100% cotton, medium-sized (approximately 14" × 14"). Weekly pickup and delivery occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. All garments must be returned clean, dry, lint-free, sanitized, and free from visible contamination and objectionable odors. The contractor must maintain inventory records by employee and size, resolve or replace missing garments within five business days, and submit quarterly reports documenting current inventory, replacement activity, missing garments, and service disruptions.

The NAICS code is 812332 (Industrial Launderers), with a small business size standard of $41.5 million. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The requirement is subject to Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) with wage determination No. 2015-4521 for Fulton County, Georgia. Questions are due August 17 at noon EST. Quotations must include two separate volumes: Volume I (Technical, maximum 11 pages, no pricing) and Volume II (Price with detailed breakdown). Quotation validity must extend at least 90 days after the due date. Pricing must be fully burdened, inclusive of all direct labor, indirect costs, fringe, overhead, G&A, and profit/fee.