Request for Proposals and Site Visit/Preproposal Conference, W81K04-11-R-0019

This a Request for Proposal (RFP)/Solicitation to provide Healthcare Housekeeping Services for 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 Bliss, TX to include William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) Military Treatment Facility (MTF) and multiple MTFs in the health service area of WBAMC, Ft. Bliss, TX, inclusive of Biggs Army Air Field, TX; McGregor Range, NM; and White Sands Missile Range, NM. Healthcare housekeeping services may be required in any area under the jurisdiction of the WBAMC 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 a small business 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 years starting 15 Jan 2012 through 14 Jan 2017. The solicitation and subsequent contract will include contract line items (CLINS) for five (5) 12-month ordering periods. Individual task orders will clearly describe WBAMC MTF-specific healthcare housekeeping requirements and services to be performed.
Services include hospital housekeeping services; collection and transport of regulated medical waste (RMW) to a MTF-specific site; collection of general solid waste (trash) for waste disposal pick-up; and, exterior building services (e.g., windows, doors, and walkways) such as window cleaning and snow removal. The square feet (SF) for cleaning of each MTF is varied; however, the estimated SF for WBAMC MTF, and the multiple MTFs located in the health service area of WBAMC MTF currently receiving services under the existing contract is 1,044,809 SF. The addition of 10,000 SF for a Community-Based Primary Care Clinic (CBPCC) and 104,480 SF for a 10% contingency growth factor increases the total estimated SF to 1,159,289 SF for the five-year contract period. Currently, United States Army (USA) Medical Command (MEDCOM) is scheduled to open one (1) CBPCC in the health service areas of WBAMC in 2012.

A pre-proposal conference will convene at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 2, 2011 Fort Bliss, TX at a location TBD with a follow-on site visit for WBAMC 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 start time and location for the WBAMC site visit 3 November, 2011 is TBD. It is recommended to download the solicitation prior to attending the pre-proposal conference. Please submit questions in writing not later than October 26, 2011 to beatrice.t.fuller@us.army.mil. Interested vendors must pre-register with Beatrice Fuller by email at beatrice.t.fuller@us.army.mil not later than 4:00 pm Central Standard Time October 26, 2011 and provide the following information for representatives attending: Name, company name, e-mail address, phone number, dates attending, and event (eg., 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 Beatrice Fuller when requesting registration to ensure proper accommodations may be arranged.

This a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP)/Solicitation for industry review and comments and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a Solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this request for industry comments are advised that their responses to this DRAFT RFP will not be considered for contract award. The information from this DRAFT RFP is for industry review and comments only and will assist the Government in finalizing the RFP/Solicitation for release. 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 a small business 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 years starting 15 Jan 2012 through 14 Jan 2017. The solicitation and subsequent contract will include contract line items (CLINS) for five (5) 12-month ordering periods. Individual task orders will clearly describe WBAMC MTF-specific healthcare housekeeping requirements and services to be performed. The primary point of contact for this project is Ms Beatrice Fuller, Contract Specialist (210) 221-3214; email beatrice.t.fuller@ us.army.mil. This is a DRAFT RFP for a follow-on requirement for healthcare housekeeping services in support of WBAMC, to include the collective MTFs in the health care area of WBAMC, exists as the required services are necessary to support the MEDCOM and WBAMC mission of providing quality healthcare to patients and, particularly, wounded warriors in safe, clean, and aesthetically-pleasing military treatment facilities (MTFs). The Center for Health Care Contracting (CHCC) intends to procure the necessary 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 Bliss, TX to include William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) Military Treatment Facility (MTF) and multiple MTFs in the health service area of WBAMC, Ft. Bliss, TX, inclusive of Biggs Army Air Field, TX; McGregor Range, NM; and White Sands Missile Range, NM. Healthcare housekeeping services may be required in any area under the jurisdiction of the WBAMC MTF Commander

Services include hospital housekeeping services; collection and transport of regulated medical waste (RMW) to a MTF-specific site; collection of general solid waste (trash) for waste disposal pick-up; and, exterior building services (e.g., windows, doors, and walkways) such as window cleaning and snow removal.

The square feet (SF) for cleaning of each MTF is varied; however, the estimated SF for WBAMC MTF, and the multiple MTFs located in the health service area of WBAMC MTF currently receiving services under the existing contract is 1,044,809 SF. The addition of 10,000 SF for a Community-Based Primary Care Clinic (CBPCC) and 104,480 SF for a 10% contingency growth factor increases the total estimated SF to 1,159,289 SF for the five-year contract period. Currently, United States Army (USA) Medical Command (MEDCOM) is scheduled to open one (1) CBPCC in the health service areas of WBAMC in 2012.

The performance work statement (PWS) will define the services required, performance standards, performance thresholds (minimum acceptable level of services), methods of surveillance, and contractor performance incentives to achieve varying levels of quality performance.

Interested parties must send industry comments pertaining to the draft PWS by close of.business on 6 October 2011 to Ms. Beatrice Fuller, Contract Specialist at beatrice.t.fuller@us.army.mil. Questions and issues concerning the draft PWS may be posted for industry review.

This is a special notice to announce the issuance of a Draft Solicitation.