WCF Towels & Wipes Rental and Laundering Services
ID: 2031ZA24N00043Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTINGOFFICE OF THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERWASHINGTON, DC, 20228, 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/0a28a3ccb5eb4b16a83edab2a7634bfe/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), is seeking qualified small business and 8(a) vendors for the rental and laundering of towels, wipes, and rags at the Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, Texas. The procurement aims to establish a contract for off-site laundering services, including logistics for pick-up and drop-off, while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and security requirements. This initiative is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and hygiene standards within the facility, with a projected contract performance period starting November 29, 2024, and extending through November 2027. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements by September 11, 2024, and direct any questions to Terry Lawrence or Brandy Idemudia before the deadline of September 4, 2024.

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    Attachment 2. Performance Work Statement PWS_Towels 8.24.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a contract for the weekly rental and laundering of cloth rags, wipes, and towels for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) at the Western Currency Facility (WCF). The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials, while adhering to specified quality control and safety standards without government supervision. The contract is structured with one base year and two optional extension years. Services must be performed off-site, with laundered materials delivered to various locations within the WCF. The contractor must comply with rigorous environmental management practices and safety requirements, including maintaining vehicle standards, documentation, and ensuring proper training for all personnel. The document details specific towel and rag specifications, delivery schedules, and performance standards essential for contract compliance. Additionally, it establishes a framework for key personnel responsibilities, security requirements, and procedures for any accidents or spills during operations. The comprehensive guidelines emphasize the BEP's commitment to quality service and operational efficiency in its daily activities.
    Attachment 3. RFI Response Matrix.xlsx
    The document outlines the requirements for vendors responding to the BEP WCF Rental and Laundering of Towels & Wipes RFI/Sources Sought. It specifies the use of a Capability Statement and Comment Matrix Template, detailing sections on corporate background, technical experience, PWS (Performance Work Statement) feedback, and acquisition considerations. Vendors must provide comprehensive information, including their business identity, SAM.gov registration, socioeconomic status, and past performance specifics to demonstrate their capability for similar contracts within the last 5-7 years. The PWS Comment section seeks vendor feedback on contract and technical aspects, while the acquisition considerations section asks vendors to recommend contract types, evaluate risks, and identify any affiliation with incumbent contractors. This request aims to gather relevant vendor insights to refine the contracting approach for laundering services that meet federal standards, ensuring all responses consider small business participation and industry practices. Overall, the document serves to solicit detailed vendor qualifications to assist in planning and executing government procurement for laundering services efficiently and effectively.
    Sources_Sought_RFI_Towels Laundering FY25.pdf
    The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is seeking qualified small business and 8(a) vendors for the rental and laundering of rags, wipes, and towels at the Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, TX. This Sources Sought Notice, numbered 2031ZA24N00043, posts results from market research rather than soliciting contracts. Vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements detailing their experience and capacity to fulfill the government's needs, which includes off-site laundering, pick-up and drop-off logistics, and adherence to confidentiality and security requirements. The contract's performance period is projected to start on November 29, 2024, with options extending through November 2027. Feedback from vendors will inform the contracting process, although no contracts will be awarded from this notice. Interested firms must monitor SAM.gov for solicited proposals following this notice, ensuring compliance with submission requirements by the response deadline of September 11, 2024. The historical context indicates a previous contract and current Blanket Purchase Agreement with Unifirst Corporation, underscoring prior engagements in similar services. Participation is encouraged to promote small business engagement in government procurement.
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