PPE Apparel and Towels - Swanton VT

The U.S. Border Patrol, Swanton Sector Headquarters is soliciting a firm fixed price rental contract for the supply and weekly laundering of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) apparel and shop supplies for 12 employees at its facility in Swanton, Vermont. The contract requires the provision of eleven sets per employee, with each set including flame and fluid resistant shirts, trousers, jackets, vests, sweatshirts, and coveralls, along with 200 shop towels, eight fender covers, and 24 cotton mats monthly. All items must comply with OHS, CBP, and OSHA safety standards, and the contractor is responsible for weekly pick-up of soiled items and delivery of clean replacements. The solicitation is for a one-year base period beginning July 15, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through July 14, 2031, contingent on funding and performance. The contract falls under NAICS code 812332 and is not set aside for small businesses. Offers must be submitted via email by July 8, 2026, and must include complete documentation conforming to the RFQ, including SAM registration with a valid UEI and EFT details. The government will award without discussions, requiring offerors to submit their best terms in the initial proposal based on a best value determination that weighs both price and non-price factors in alignment with the updated Statement of Work and RFQ. The contract incorporates multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including deviations for commercial item acquisition terms, subcontracting, computer-generated forms, and DEI discrimination compliance, along with provisions for disputes, subcontractor flow-downs, and ethical conduct. Contractors must comply with Buy American requirements for PPE, adhere to Controlled Unclassified Information protocols, and implement measures against human trafficking in accordance with FAR clauses. Payment will be processed exclusively through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), requiring contractors to register with ID.me or Login.gov if not already registered in SAM. All services are to be performed at 155 Grand Avenue, Swanton, VT, and the contractor must ensure all items meet exact specifications without deviation; nonconforming goods may be rejected, repaired, or replaced at no additional cost. Subcontractors will be subject to the same regulations and must be flowed down key clauses, including whistleblower protections, equal opportunity, and personal identity verification. The award is expected to be made promptly following the deadline, with no negotiations, and performance will be