Supply STOCK Bed Linens, Towels

A RFQ Solicitation Amended and requested by 12:00PM EDT, Friday, September 2, 2016, as noted below (i.e., "Ship to;" and Item/Description/Quantity info).



If you have additional questions after reviewing the VENDOR Q & A's below, please email them to Hope.Horning@va.gov - Thank you



Ship to:

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Bldg. 297 Warehouse

11301 Wilshire Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90073



Item # Description Quantity

RC2600 Bed Sheet Flat, 66x115, White, T180, w/VA Logo 1500 DZ

RC2750 Knitted Fitted Sheet, 36x84, White, w/VA Logo 175 DZ

RC2500 Pillowcase, 42x34, White, T180, w/VA Logo 583 DZ

RC3200 OR Towel, 16x30, Misty Green 62 DZ



VENDOR Q & As

Amendment to Solicitation to address Various Questions from Vendors with the Answers following in CAPS and Bold

1. What delivery schedule is required to be considered for the award?

SINGLE DELIVERY, ALL ITEMS ARE EXPECTED TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO). HOWEVER, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, SO DELIVERY SHOULD NO LATER THAN 09/15/2016.



2. If the delivery date is left to the bidder to decide, how many days is beyond acceptable to be considered for the award?

THERE IS NO "DELIVERY SCHEDULE" - ALL ITEMS ARE EXPECTED TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO). HOWEVER, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, SO DELIVERY SHOULD NO LATER THAN 09/15/2016.



3. Please confirm whether the awardee must bid each line tem to be considered for the award?

YES, PLEASE BID EACH LINE ITEM.



4. Please confirm that this single solicitation is for a one time firm fixed quantity for a single location OR can this award be construed as a fixed contract that other VA's across the country can purchase against?

YES, SINGLE SOLICITATION, ONE TIME, FIRM FIXED QUANTITY, SINGLE LOCATION

NO, NOT A CONTRACT THAT OTHER VA'S CAN PURCHASE AGAINST



5. Can u send me a picture or description of where u would want VA logo?

SEE SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS WITH PICTURES OF VA LOGO AND PLACEMENT ON THE PILLOW CASE AND FLAT SHEET

(NOTE: THE FITTED SHEET IS ALSO TO BE IMPRINTED WITH LOGO BUT NO PICTURE AVAILABLE. LOCATION FOR IMPRINT ON FITTED SHEET IS 7 INCHES FROM THE FOOT/BOTTOM OF THE SHEET) (ADDITIONAL NOTE: NOT PICTURED BUT BETWEEN THE PHRASE "PROPERTY NOT FOR SALE" ADD THE WORDS "LOMA LINDA"



6. Can jobs like this be broken down into smaller blocks where I do a partial and get paid for that partial?

NO, THE PRODUCT IS EXPECTED TO BE DELIVERED TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO). HOWEVER, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, SO DELIVERY SHOULD NO LATER THAN 09/15/2016.

7. Is there an overall time limit to get the entire order done?

YES, THE ENTIRE ORDER WITH ALL THE ITEMS IS EXPECTED TO BE DELIVERED TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO). HOWEVER, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, SO DELIVERY SHOULD NO LATER THAN 09/15/2016.



8. Anything you would like to tell a new guy that you think would be helpful in this gov contracting game?

YOU MIGHT CALL YOUR LOCAL VA CONTRACTING OFFICE AND TALK WITH THEIR SMALL BUSINESS LIAISON.

9. What would likely be the ARO date on this contract?

TO BE AWARD IT BY 09/02/2016 AND DELIVERY IS EXPECTED TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO). HOWEVER, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, SO DELIVERY SHOULD BE NO LATER THAN 09/15/2016.



10. How soon would I know the ARO date once I put in a bid if I won?

IF AWARDED THE CONTRACT BY 09/02/2016 THEN DELIVERY IS EXPECTED TEN (10) DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF ORDER (ARO). HOWEVER, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN DUE TO THE LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, SO DELIVERY SHOULD BE NO LATER THAN 09/15/2016.



11. What is the size of the "VA" logo on the imprinted lettering on the linen?

THE "VA" LETTERS ARE 2 INCHES TALL AND THE REST OF THE LETTERING IS ABOUT 1 INCH TALL.



12. What is the Logo placement for the flat sheet?

PLACEMENT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FLAT SHEET AND SEVEN (7) INCHES FROM THE EDGE.

SEE SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS WITH PICTURES OF VA LOGO AND PLACEMENT ON THE PILLOW CASE AND FLAT SHEET.



13. What is the Logo placement for the fitted sheet

PLACEMENT IS AT THE FOOT/BOTTOM OF THE FITTED SHEET AND SEVEN (7) INCHES FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE.



14. What is the Logo placement for the pillowcase

PLACEMENT IS FIVE (5) INCHES FROM THE PILLOW CASE'S OPENING AND IMPINTED ALL THE WAY AROUND, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PILLOW CASE.

SEE SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS WITH PICTURES OF VA LOGO AND PLACEMENT ON THE PILLOW CASE AND FLAT SHEET.



15. Is the Logo embroidered?

NO, THE LOGO IS NOT EMBROIDERED.



16. Is the Logo kaumographed/printed?

YES, THE LOGO IS IMPRINTED.



17. Is there any additional information you can provide about this order?

SEE SOLICITATION ATTACHMENTS WITH PICTURES OF VA LOGO'S PLACEMENT ON THE PILLOW CASE AND FLAT SHEET REGARDING THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE LINEN AS FOLLOWS:

" Pillowcase T180 With CIM logo 86/14 cotton poly

" White flat sheets T180 with CIM across left side VA Property Not for sale 86/14 cotton poly 66x115