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

    The Department of the Treasury, specifically the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), is seeking qualified vendors to provide weekly rental and laundering services for cloth towels and wipes at its Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, Texas. This procurement is critical for maintaining production operations, as the towels and wipes are used for cleaning printing presses and must be managed in accordance with strict environmental and safety regulations. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement with a base year and two option years, running from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2029. Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically to Terry Lawrence at terry.lawrence@bep.gov by 2:00 PM CST on December 15, 2025, with questions due by December 10, 2025.

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    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 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 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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