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OCIE (Organizational Clothing Issue & Equipment) Laundry Support
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The Alabama Army National Guard is conducting market research under FAR Part 10 to identify potential sources capable of providing Organizational Clothing Issue & Equipment (OCIE) laundry support services within the State of Alabama. This sources sought notice, identified by solicitation number W912JA-26-R-1C0H, is strictly for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of a future contract award. The requirement encompasses the full lifecycle of laundry services for military gear such as helmet covers, cold weather jackets, and sleeping bag systems, including receiving, inspecting, cleaning, drying, packaging, storing, and returning items to the Central Issue Facility located at 1740 Congressman Dickinson Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and supervision required to perform these services, using manufacturer care tags or applicable Technical Manuals, with a strict zero defect standard for equipment preservation and 100% inventory accountability. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 812320 applies, with a small business size standard of $8 million in average annual receipts, and the Government is specifically seeking responses from small businesses, requesting detailed information on small business status and teaming arrangements with clear delineation of prime and partner responsibilities. Responses must include company details such as name, address, CAGE code, UEI, business size classification, point of contact information, and web presence, along with a capability statement demonstrating understanding of the requirements, organizational structure, commercial and federal experience, subcontracting practices, and how the firm would perform at least 51% of the work if the contract were set aside for small businesses. Performance is evaluated against key metrics with defined Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs): 100% for preservation and inventory accountability, 98% for turnaround time (72–96 hours), and 95% for cleaning quality. Additional requirements include adherence to FAR and DFARS provisions, compliance with the Combating Trafficking in Persons clause, mitigation of organizational conflicts of interest, and certification of key personnel commitment. Contractors must operate within Alabama, comply with installation security protocols including background checks and vehicle inspections, and operate on all federal holidays, including Juneteenth and Veterans Day, without additional compensation. The potential contract, if awarded, would include one base year and four option years. All responses are due by July 9, 2026, and should be directed
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Montgomery, AL, 36109, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
This Sources Sought is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Alabama Army National Guard, and is issued for information and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research.
The Alabama National Guard is requesting information, pursuant to FAR PART 10, in order to identify potential sources to perform OCIE (Organizational Clothing Issue & Equipment) Laundry Support. This service must be performed within the boundaries of the State of Alabama. This requirement will consist of laundering or drycleaning of military gear such as helmet covers, cold weather jackets, and sleeping bag systems. Please see the attached CIF_PWS_DRAFT (Technical Exhibit 4) for List fo laundry Items.
Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and nonpersonal services necessary to perform required service.
The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 812320 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin Operated) which has a corresponding Size Standard of - $8 Million.The Government is interested in all small businesses. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime, and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.
1. Responses should include the following information:
- Company Name and Address
- Cage Code
- UEI Number
- Company business size by NAICS code
- Small Business Type (s), if applicable
- Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification
- Telephone Number, fax number, and email address
- Web Page URL
- Teaming Partners (if applicable)
Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.
2. Your capability statement should demonstrate a firm understanding of the requirements, addressing the following, at a minimum:
a. Provide a brief history of your business, to include organization structure, experience in providing medical support to the commercial market and how you have the resources necessary to fulfill the PWS requirements.
b. Describe subcontracting services previously utilized. If you are a small business, explain how you would conduct 51% of the work if this requirement was set aside for small businesses.
c. Describe how your current commercial/federal contracts are structured.
3. Please identify potential issues, questions, or problems with the PWS that may make it difficult to perform or greatly increase the cost of the performance.
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