S--Laundry service for the Virginia Army National Guard at Fort Pickett, Blackstone, VA

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for non-personal laundry services as defined in FAR 37-101, under which the provider is an independent contractor. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and is supplemented with the Request for Proposal (RFP) W912LQ-11-R-0002. Proposals are being requested for the base year plus four (one year) option years. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. This RFP is being issued as 100% set aside for small business under NAICS 812320. A firm fixed priced requirements contract will be awarded. Anticipated award date is on/about 11 August 2011. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation for pickup and delivery services, housekeeping and operating supplies, vehicles, tools, facilities and equipment in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. This contract includes all functions, tasks, and responsibilities inherent to a laundry facility. The Contractor shall receive, account for, process and return all organizational articles tendered for laundering. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a system of records to quantify all work performed and shall be responsible for the preparation of reports incidental to the work covered by this contract. All work and services provided by the Contractor shall be performed in accordance with the standards as contained or referenced herein. Services called for by this contract shall be ordered by individuals appointed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Work is to be performed at the Contractor's facility. The contractor's offer shall provide with its proposal a statement of its capabilities. This statement shall demonstrate the contractor's understanding of the government's needs and show how the contractor proposes to meet the contract requirements. The proposal must also include the Offeror's quality control plan. The quality control plan shall address the requirements listed in Paragraph 3.5. of the Statement of Work (SOW). Pricing is to be per individual line item for the base year of the contract as well as for the four (4) option years. All estimated quantities are approximate and are not binding. Contractors are required to include a complete/submit a copy of provision 52.212-3 Alt I (Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items) with their offer OR complete this provision online thru ORCA. If Reps and Certs are completed online, offerers must annotate on their offer that Reps and Certs are current and on file with ORCA. Additionally, as part of their proposal package, Contractors are required to complete/return provisions 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Additionally, proposal is to include a written description of laundry facility to be used to fulfill this service. Photographs are optional. Offerors are cautioned to submit enough information to enable the Government to fully ascertain each offeror's capability to perform all of the requirements of this solicitation. An outline of offeror's Quality Control Program shall be submitted with proposal. If any of the above listed items are not included, the proposal may be considered technically non-compliant. Contractors are to complete/submit pricing for the base year and all option years and submit with their offer. Additionally, contractors are to list the charge(s), if any, for Contractor Manpower Reporting (CMR) for each line item (note: there are two line item prices for each one year period as this service crosses fiscal years). If there is no charge for this reporting, Contractors shall enter "N/C" for no cost or enter "0.00." If there is no charge entered for the CMR line item pricing, the Government will assume there is no charge for this reporting. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement as well as any CMR charges. The Government may determine an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Award will be made to the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable offerer. ***Applicable provisions and clauses are contained within RFP W912LQ-11-R-0002. Clauses and provisions may be viewed in full text through Internet access at FAR site http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration to be awarded a Federal Government contract. Registration can be accomplished at www.ccr.gov. It is the offerors' responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). If additional information is required, interested parties must submit any questions in writing using the Request for Information (RFI) contained in RFP W912LQ-11-R-0002. Completed RFIs may be sent to MSG Susan Hensley at susan.p.hensley@us.army.mil or faxed to 434 298-6202, however, bidders are advised to confirm receipt of fax. RFI forms must be received by 1:00 ET on Thursday, July 21, 2011. NO TELEPHONIC REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION WILL BE HONORED. Proposal Submission Requirements: Following items must be received by mail or email No Later Than 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, August 4, 2011: 1) Proposals and (signed/dated) amendments (if any); 2) capabilities statement to include Quality Control Outline; 3); 4) Offeror Representations and Certifications (Provision 52.212-3 Alt I) and Provisions 252.212-7000. Address for submission of proposal package is: USPFO-P, Bldg. 316, Fort Pickett, Blackstone, VA 23824, ATTN: MSG Susan Hensley, Contract Specialist, or email to susan.p.hensley@us.army.mil.