Shop Towels
ID: W912LD26Q0000Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NY USPFO ACTIVITY RI ARNGEAST GREENWICH, RI, 02818-1728, USA

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG), is seeking a contractor for the rental, delivery, and laundering of shop towels to support its maintenance facility in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The contractor will be responsible for providing either 500 shop towels weekly or 1,000 towels bi-weekly, ensuring that soiled towels are exchanged for clean ones in a timely manner, with a focus on environmentally friendly laundering practices. This service is critical for maintaining cleanliness and safety in the vehicle maintenance shop, where towels will be used to clean various substances including dirt, grease, and oil. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant information to Shane Murray at shane.c.murray2.civ@army.mil by December 10, 2025, as this opportunity is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

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    The Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIANG) Combined Support Maintenance Shop (CSMS) requires a contractor for shop towel rental and laundering services. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision for bi-weekly or weekly delivery and exchange of 1,000 or 500 clean shop towels, respectively, for soiled ones. Towels must be 12”x12” to 20”x20”, absorbent, and laundered environmentally. The contract includes a 12-month base year and four 12-month option years. Services will be performed at Camp Fogarty, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, between 0800-1700, Tuesday through Thursday, excluding US holidays. The contractor must comply with strict security, identification, and conduct regulations, including background checks, AT Level I awareness training, and safeguarding government property. Quality assurance will be based on the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), focusing on towel quality, delivery frequency, and inventory maintenance.
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