ROCKY MOUNTAIN LABORATORIES LAUNDRY SERVICES
ID: RFQ-NIAID-25-2243922Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking quotes for laundry services at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana. The contract will cover a range of commercial laundry services, including the laundering of laboratory coats, uniforms, and other items, with a performance period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026. This procurement is critical for maintaining hygiene and safety standards within the laboratory environment, and the selected contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with industry practices and government regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via the NIAID electronic Simplified Acquisition Submission System (eSASS) by January 21, 2025, at 12:00 am EST, and can contact Maliaka Pinkney or Jesse D Weidow for further information.

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    The document outlines the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.212-5, which mandates compliance with specific contract terms and conditions for contractors supplying commercial products and services. It identifies essential FAR clauses that contractors must follow, including prohibitions on requiring internal confidentiality agreements, use of technology from certain banned entities, and regulations regarding subcontracting with small businesses. It further emphasizes labor standards, equal opportunity provisions, and requirements for transparency in reporting executive compensation. The document also stipulates the obligation of contractors to allow examination of records by the Comptroller General associated with contract execution. The purpose of these provisions is to ensure legal and ethical compliance in federal contracts while promoting small business participation and safeguarding public interests.
    The document outlines the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.212-5, which mandates specific contract terms and conditions that contractors must adhere to when acquiring commercial products and services. It lists various FAR clauses that are incorporated by reference, addressing compliance with federal laws and executive orders. Key points include prohibitions against confidentiality agreements, contracting with certain foreign entities, and requirements for fair labor practices. The contractor must also provide accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and adhere to regulations on subcontractor sales. Furthermore, clauses related to small business set-asides and the management of labor standards are emphasized. Overall, this regulation ensures contractors fulfill legal obligations and promote ethical business practices, with a focus on supporting small businesses and ensuring labor rights within government procurement processes.
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