WCF Towels/Wipes Rental & Laundering
ID: 2031ZA26Q00019Type: Solicitation
Overview

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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)
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    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), is seeking proposals for a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the weekly rental and laundering of cloth towels and wipes at its Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, Texas. The procurement includes a Base Year and two Option Years, with services critical for maintaining cleanliness in production operations, as the towels and wipes will be contaminated with solvents, inks, oils, and greases, necessitating adherence to strict environmental and safety regulations. Interested small businesses must submit their offers by December 15, 2025, and are encouraged to attend a pre-proposal site visit on January 12, 2026, to better understand the requirements and conditions of the contract. For further inquiries, contact Terry Lawrence at Terry.Lawrence@bep.gov.

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    The provided government file outlines two crucial attachments for federal government solicitations: Attachment 1, the "Initial Staffing Plan," and Attachment 2, the "Monthly Workforce Report." Attachment 1 requires offerors to detail their proposed staffing for the base and option periods, including employer, labor category, employee names, unique IDs, estimated level of effort, work location, and contact information. This plan must be certified and marked as CUI//SP-PRVCY. Attachment 2, a post-award deliverable, mandates contractors to submit monthly workforce reports within five business days of each billing cycle. These reports, aggregated across all subcontractors, must include similar employee details and a certification from an authorized company officer affirming that small business primes and their similarly situated subcontractors collectively performed at least 51 percent of the total contract cost for personnel during the reporting period. This information is used to verify compliance. Both attachments emphasize the collection of detailed personnel and labor data for federal contracts.
    The Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for the weekly rental and laundering of rags, wipes, and towels for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, Texas. The contract includes one base year and two option years (February 2026 – February 2029). The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies, adhere to strict quality control and safety standards, and comply with environmental regulations. Key requirements include specific towel and rag types and quantities, provision and maintenance of gondolas and plastic rag barrels, and off-site laundering. Contractor personnel require background checks and must follow stringent security and conduct protocols while on BEP WCF property. Deliverables include a Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, permits, and weekly pickup/delivery reports.
    This government file, Attachment 2 – Pictures, details the specifications for various types of 100% cotton rags and towels, as well as the required equipment for their storage and handling. The document specifies different sizes and colors of wiper rags for production, including plate printing rags, roller recovery rags, ink mill/rotary screen towels, and offset printing towels. Additionally, it outlines the need for at least 10 plastic gondolas for clean towels and 14 large laundry gondolas for dirty towels, to be placed in various locker rooms. The contractor must also provide at least 50 individual 55-gallon plastic drums with twist-lock lids for soiled production rags, along with 10 gondolas for laundered towels. The placement of all these items will be specified by the COR.
    This government file outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for rental and laundering services of various towels and rags, including associated weekly charges, for a Base Year (February 26, 2026 - February 25, 2027) and two Option Years (Option Year 1: February 26, 2027 - February 25, 2028; Option Year 2: February 26, 2028 - February 25, 2029). The scope of work for the Base Year includes rental and laundering of white, blue, and red bath towels, as well as virgin towels and one-time-use virgin rags. It also covers weekly charges for gondola and plastic drum rentals, laundering, pick-up, and delivery services. The Base Year also includes a
    This government file outlines the total pricing for rental and laundering services of towels and wipes, including a base year and two option years. The contract spans from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2029. Services detailed for each period include the rental of various types of bath towels (white, blue, red), virgin towels, and weekly charges for gondolas, plastic drums, laundering, pick-up, and delivery. Option Years 1 and 2 also include the delivery of annual replacement towels. The document specifies quantities for each item, such as 1,000 white bath towels, 11,000 blue towels, 600 red towels, 10,000 white virgin towels, and 1,200 one-time use virgin rags. While unit and extended prices are currently blank, the structure indicates a comprehensive pricing breakdown for these essential services.
    This clause addendum, FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984), strongly advises offerors to inspect the service site to understand conditions affecting contract costs. Failure to do so will not validate claims post-award. The BEP WCF – Environmental, Health & Safety Branch is hosting a pre-proposal site visit at 10:00 AM CST on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 9000 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76131. This visit offers offerors a chance to understand site conditions, work requirements, and acquire samples. Attendees must register by 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, by sending their full name, phone number, email, and company information to Terry.Lawrence@bep.gov.
    RFQ 2031ZA26Q00019 for WCF Towel Rental and Laundering Services addresses various vendor inquiries. Key updates include an error-free pricing schedule and a new tab for the 12-month phase-in period. Towel pickup and delivery are required weekly, regardless of volume, with 11,000 clean blue towels delivered each week. The contractor must furnish and maintain all bins, drums (15 exchanged weekly), and gondolas (8-10 in circulation). Contaminated towels have free liquids removed, and residues are ink, solvent (with <1% xylene and 16% 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene), oil, and grease. White rags are laundered with blue rags. Annual escalation rates are acceptable, and a single contractor will be awarded the BPA. Deliveries and pickups occur Friday mornings around 7 am at a single dock point but service multiple internal locations. Personnel require a new e-Qip security clearance. Annual towel replacements must be new, and towels should be relatively lint-free. Delivery quantities and container counts should be provided in invoice form and retained for the contract's life. Timeliness and inventory accuracy are equally important, and damaged towels are disposed of by the contractor.
    This government solicitation, 2031ZA26Q00019, seeks proposals for the weekly rental and laundering of cloth towels and wipes for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF). This Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract includes a Base Year and two Option Years. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 812332 (Industrial Launderers) and a size standard of $47.0 million. Offers are due by December 15, 2025, with questions due by January 9, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) offer, considering technical approach, past performance, and price. Key requirements include detailed technical approaches, staffing plans, and product samples.
    This government solicitation (2031ZA26Q00019) is an RFP from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) for weekly rental and laundering of cloth towels and wipes, including annual replacements, for its Western Currency Facility (WCF). The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price effort with a base year and two 12-month option years. The NAICS code is 812332 for Industrial Launderers, with a size standard of $47.0 million. Offers are due by December 15, 2025, and will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering technical approach, past performance, and price. Technical proposals must detail facility, equipment, rag/towel sourcing, transportation, staffing, and subcontractor information. Optional product samples can be submitted. The document also specifies packaging, inspection, acceptance, and various FAR clauses.
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