NOAA AOC Facility as well as the pick-up for soiled shop towels.
ID: 1333MK25P0061Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking small businesses to provide laundry services, including the weekly delivery of clean shop towels and the pickup of soiled towels at the Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) in Lakeland, Florida. The procurement involves a base year contract with four optional additional years, emphasizing the need for vendors to supply clean, folded towels and to comply with specific submission requirements, including technical descriptions and company identification. This service is crucial for maintaining operational readiness at NOAA facilities, ensuring that staff have access to necessary supplies. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by February 17, 2025, with the anticipated contract award date on or about February 28, 2025. For inquiries, contact James I. Pritchard at JAMES.PRITCHARD@NOAA.GOV or call 208-827-1265.

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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1333MK25Q0051 for the weekly delivery of fresh shop towels and the pickup of soiled towels at the Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) in Lakeland, FL. This RFQ is set aside for small businesses and consists of a base year contract with four optional additional years. Vendors must provide clean and folded shop towels, including replacement options, and are encouraged to visit the facility before proposal submission to present samples and specifications of their offered products. Quotes will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Bidders must comply with detailed submission requirements, including company identification, acknowledgment of terms, and technical descriptions of their offerings by February 17, 2025. This solicitation is part of the federal acquisition process, emphasizing the importance of compliance and registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). The anticipated contract award date is on or about February 28, 2025, reflecting NOAA’s ongoing commitment to operational readiness through necessary service provisions.
    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) concerning the delivery and management of clean shop towels for the NOAA Hangar in Norfolk, VA, with specifications for both base year and multiple option years extending to 2030. The RFP outlines firm-fixed-price proposals for weekly deliveries, removal of soiled towels, and provisions for replacement towels. Essential details include the solicitation number (1333MK25Q0051), contact information for inquiries, and the procedure for submission. Evaluation criteria focus on technical acceptability, capability, and price, favoring a lowest price and technically acceptable approach. Contractors must be registered in SAM and comply with specific federal regulations, including clauses on minimum wage for contractor workers, and telecommunications services. Key provisions mandate strict adherence to the federal acquisition process, including representations and certifications related to business status (like SDVOSB), and consideration of unbalanced option prices. The document's structure consists of solicitation requirements, itemized service descriptions, evaluation procedures, and contract clauses, critical for potential contractors to understand compliance and submission standards.
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