Amendment 001 Uniform Supply & Laundering for Lexington VA Healthcare System
ID: 36C24925Q0416Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6e45b7cb36e34a248ab5b92e7eb8f039/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide uniform supply and laundering services for the Lexington VA Healthcare System through an amendment to solicitation 36C24924Q0416. This procurement aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for a minimum of 12 sets of uniforms, with specific requirements including locker fixtures, shirt sample submissions, and detailed pricing breakdowns. The services are crucial for maintaining a professional appearance among healthcare staff, ensuring compliance with operational standards. Interested parties must acknowledge the amendment by the specified deadline and can direct inquiries to Demetra Majors at demetra.majors@va.gov. The previous contract value was approximately $81,877.72, and the opportunity is set aside for small businesses under SBA guidelines.

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    Demetra Majors
    demetra.majors@va.gov
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    36C24924Q0416 0001-Amendment to Uniform BPA Solicitation.pdf
    The document represents an amendment to solicitation 36C24924Q0416 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Employee Uniform Services. It includes key information regarding modifications to the solicitation process and the contractor's responsibilities. The amendment confirms the acknowledgment of this modification is required before the specified deadline to avoid rejection of offers. Additionally, it provides answers to contractor queries, clarifying details such as the incumbent contractor (Unifirst Corporation) and previous contract value ($81,877.72). It specifies expectations concerning locker fixtures, shirt sample submissions, and the need for individual pricing breakdowns alongside the Price Schedule Form. The intent is to award the Blanket Purchase Agreement to a single contractor for a minimum of 12 sets of uniforms. Overall, this amendment ensures that all parties are aware of their obligations and maintains the integrity of the procurement process by transparently addressing contractor inquiries. The focus remains on ensuring compliance with solicitation requirements while facilitating a clear understanding among participants.
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