PPE Apparel and Towels - Swanton VT

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Swanton Sector Headquarters is seeking a firm fixed price rental and service contract for the supply, laundering, and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) apparel, including flame and fluid resistant shirts and trousers, along with shop towels, fender covers, and cotton mats. The contract, identified by solicitation number 70B03C26Q00000184 and issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Directorate, requires compliance with OHS, CBP, and OSHA safety regulations and is governed by the Statement of Work and Request for Quote referenced in the attached documents. Performance will occur at 155 Grand Avenue, Swanton, Vermont, with the contractor responsible for weekly pickup and delivery of used items and replacement of clean, compliant gear. The base period of performance is one year, from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods, though the end date for the final option year contains an apparent error and will be corrected upon award. The contract mandates adherence to federal sustainable procurement standards, including the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines, USDA BioPreferred Program, ENERGY STAR, and Made in America requirements, and necessitates the use of EPA-compliant, biobased, and energy-efficient products. Submissions must be received by July 8, 2026, via electronic means and must include current SAM registrations, unique entity identifiers, CAGE codes, and certified representations regarding socioeconomic status, whistleblower rights, ethical conduct, trafficking in persons, and security prohibitions. The government will evaluate proposals on a trade-off basis, prioritizing the most advantageous offer considering price and other factors, with no discussions anticipated. Invoicing must occur electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and contract administration will be handled by a designated Contracting Officer’s Representative. Performance will be monitored under a formal evaluation plan, and organizational conflicts of interest must be identified and mitigated. No contract value is specified due to unpopulated pricing fields, and while the solicitation references numerous FAR clauses, including those on labor standards, equal opportunity, cybersecurity, and security requirements, not all are confirmed as active; those explicitly marked as applicable include organizational conflict of interest, performance evaluation, and the authority of the COR.