Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services
ID: FA570226Q0004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5702 379 ECONSAPO, AE, 09309-0000, USA

NAICS

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) (812320)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)

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No Set aside used (NONE)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The procurement encompasses a Firm-Fixed Price Contract for general, medical, and petroleum-soiled laundry services, requiring 24/7 operations and adherence to strict sanitary protocols, with a capacity to process up to 900,000 articles monthly. This contract is critical for maintaining operational readiness and hygiene standards at the base, with proposals due by January 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Interested contractors should contact SrA Dominique Henry at dominique.henry.1@us.af.mil for inquiries and ensure compliance with all outlined requirements in the solicitation documents.

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    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for comprehensive laundry and dry-cleaning services at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Qatar, for a 12-month base period with four option years. The contract mandates 24/7/365 coverage for linen exchange and customer service, including during US and Qatari federal holidays, as all services are deemed mission-essential. Key services include standard (72-hour turnaround) and express (36-hour) laundry, flag cleaning, linen exchange, and personal laundry. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation, capable of processing up to 900,000 articles per month while maintaining a maximum 10-minute customer wait time. Medical laundry services require strict sanitary segregation and handling protocols, adhering to OSHA and EPA standards. Special laundry items, such as A-3 bags, helmet covers, coveralls, and rags, have specific cleaning and delivery requirements. The contractor is responsible for the security of all property, compliance with all health, safety, and security regulations, and maintaining a
    The FA570226Q0004 document is a Contractor Submittal Form for laundry and dry cleaning services, including medical and petroleum-soiled laundry. It outlines the required contractor information, such as company details, UEI, CAGE code, NAICS code, points of contact, payment terms, and SAM.gov registration status. The form also includes a comprehensive list of line items for services over a base period and four option years, plus an additional 6-month option period. Each line item specifies the type of laundry service, quantity (in months), unit of measure, and requires a price per unit and total price in USD. This document serves as a proposal template for contractors to bid on these laundry services for the government.
    This government file, FA570226Q0004, details mandatory clauses for federal contracts, particularly for the Department of Defense (DoD). Key clauses cover antiterrorism, prohibition on covered defense telecommunications equipment/services, and compliance with various federal regulations. It outlines requirements for offerors, including representations on business size, ownership, and certifications related to Buy American, Trade Agreements, and past performance. The document also provides instructions for electronic payment submissions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and procedures for offers where only one bid is received. Additional sections address compliance with labor laws, restrictions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, and prohibitions against certain activities related to Iran. The overarching purpose is to ensure contractors adhere to stringent federal and DoD-specific requirements, promoting transparency, security, and fair practices in government procurement.
    The Department of the Air Force's 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, issued Solicitation Number FA570226Q0004 for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a Firm-Fixed Price Contract for general, medical, and petroleum-soiled laundry services over a base period and four option years, plus a six-month option. The procurement is a full and open competition under NAICS 812320, with a size standard of $8M. Quotes, due by January 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, must include a Firm-Fixed Price quote in USD, a completed Contractor Submittal Form, and acknowledge all terms. The award is contingent on fund availability. Evaluation will be based on a Best Value approach, primarily considering price and technical acceptability. The two lowest-priced quotes will undergo technical evaluation and a facility inspection. Questions are due by January 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Contact SrA Dominique Henry for inquiries.
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