PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING RENTAL AND LAUNDERING SVCS
ID: Q00332020Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING OFFICERTWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, 92278-8108, 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 Defense, specifically the Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office in Twentynine Palms, California, is seeking qualified sources for personal protective clothing rental and laundering services. The objective of this procurement is to provide the Exercise Support Division (ESD) with industrial and arc flash protective clothing, ensuring compliance with OSHA guidelines and maintaining employee safety in hazardous work environments. The contract will span one base year with four additional one-year options, requiring the contractor to manage inventory, conduct regular fittings, launder garments weekly, and perform inspections for damage and necessary repairs. Interested parties should submit their information to Pedro Tirado at pedro.tirado@usmc.mil by 10:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, as this is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation for proposals.

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    This document outlines the requirements for a Firm Fixed Price contract to provide personal protective clothing rental and laundering services to the Exercise Support Division (ESD) at the Marine Corps Task Force Training Center in Twentynine Palms, California. The contract will span one base year with four additional one-year options, encompassing labor, equipment, and materials for protective clothing needed by employees working in hazardous environments. Key responsibilities for the contractor include offering a catalog of personal protective clothing, providing regular sizing fittings, laundering garments weekly, and conducting inspections for damage and necessary repairs. Specific clothing items include industrial and arc flash rated shirts, pants, and cold weather jackets, all adhering to safety standards. The contractor must maintain a quality control program and ensure compliance with OSHA guidelines. Additionally, responsibilities include scheduled pick-up and delivery services, proper inventory management, and coordination with the government for replacements and repairs. The government will monitor contract performance to ensure quality assurance, with set acceptable quality levels for service delivery. Overall, this contract demonstrates a commitment to employee safety through proper protective clothing management, reflecting the government's emphasis on compliance with health and safety regulations.
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