S--S-The Director of Logistics, Camp Edwards is looking for a vendor to who will pick-up, clean and deliver linen (Pillow Cases, Sheets, Mattress Covers and Blankets) on a weekly basis.

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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-30, effective February 17, 2009. This requirement is being solicited on a restricted basis for 100% Small Business Set Aside under for NAICS Code 812320 with a small business size standard of $4.5 million. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912SV-09-R-0005 and is issued as a request for proposals (RFP), unless otherwise indicated herein. Offerors must monitor the FebBizOpps website www.fbo.gov for notification of any amendments for changes and updates to this solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS The Director of Logistics, Camp Edwards is looking for a vender to who will pick-up, clean and deliver linen (Pillows Cases, Sheets, Mattress Covers and Blankets) on a weekly basis. Request for Proposal for pick-up, cleaning and delivers of linen on a weekly basis. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT SUBJECT: Pick-up, Cleaning and Delivery of Linen Location of pick-up and delivery is Camp Edwards Army National Guard Base, Falmouth, Massachusetts 02542-5003. Laundry pick-up and delivery will be each Friday morning and return the following Friday. Additional pick-up and deliveries may be required during heavy usage (summer months). Sheets will be wrapped in bundles of 20, Pillow Cases in bundles of 20, Mattress Covers in bundles of 10 and Blankets in bundles of 5. Cost estimate will be figured on a per pound unit. Approximate usage for six months (October 1 to March 30) is 15,600 pounds, 2,600 pounds monthly and 600 pounds weekly. (Subject to change every week) Approximate usage for six months (April 1 to September 30) is 18,500 pounds, 3,100 pounds for monthly and 715 pounds weekly. (Subject to change every week) Accept checks/credit cards from civilian users and other military organizations besides the Mass Guard. This will be a multi year contract (depending on the needs of the government and availability of funds). The successful vendor awarded the contract will need to belong to the Central Contracting Registration (CCR). Point of Contact for all questions is SGT Leslie Ann Fedler (508)-233-6667 Fax (508)-233-6691 email leslie.ann.fedler@us.army.mil EVALUATION FACTORS: The contract type for this procurement will be firm fixed price and award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government, price and past performance factors are considered. when added together, are approximately equal. Past Performance: caliber of offerors performance on previous contracts of a similar nature-offerors shall submit references for three similar contracts. Provide their name, job title, name of company, telephone number, and type of business contract. Questions that will be asked are : (1) Offerors capability to provide the required delivery schedule that meets the Governments needs: (2) How flexible, cooperative, and reasonable was the contractor in meeting mission requirements, particularly when faced with short-notice mission changes? (3) Did the contractor provide adequate, competent and qualified management, key personnel and technical personnel capable of meeting contract requirements throughout the performance period of the contract? (4) Overall, how would you rate this contractors business practices, customer relationship, and ability to successfully perform? Rating Descriptions: Exceptional- Indicates the contractors performance record within the area of evaluation Exceeded that required by the contract. Very Good- Indicates the contractors performance record within the area of evaluation Met All contractual requirements. Satisfactory- Indicates the contractors performance record within the area of evaluation Met Essentially all that required by the contract Marginal- Indicates the contractors performance record within the area of evaluation Met Some of the contractual requirements. However, changes to the contractors existing processes may be necessary in order to achieve contract requirements. Unsatisfactory- Indicates the contractors performance record within the area of evaluation Failed to Meet the minimum Government requirements Price: Cost will be per pound. This price will have to last throughout the base year of the Blanket Purchase Agreement. Provide price list with your proposal. Completed provision at FAR 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payment Certificate, or a completed registration on the ORCA website at https://orca.bpn.gov. Failure to provide the above items with your offer may cause your offer to be considered non-responsive. POC for this solicitation is SGT Leslie A. Fedler, 508-233-6667. Proposals in response to this solicitation are due no later than 1:00 [p.m. EDT, on Monday April 20, 2009. Offers may be sent via email to leslie.ann.fedler@us.army.mil or delivered to: Purchasing and Contracting ATTN: SGT Leslie Fedler 50 Maple Street Milford, MA 01757 All offers must be clearly marked with solicitation number W912SV-09-R-0005. Offers sent via facsimile will not be accepted. Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing, sent via email or delivered to the address above, and received no later than 1:00 p.m. Monday April 20, 2009. Answers will be posted via an amendment to this solicitation. Identity of inquirers shall remain anonymous. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardees shall be register and active in the CCR database prior to award. Offerors may obtain information on registration at www.ccr.gov. And also in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Offerors shall have completed registration on the ORCA website at https://orca.bpn.gov. Note: The Massachusetts Army National Guard will soon be implementing Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), a web-based, electronic invoicing system. Invoice payments will be made through WAWF once implemented. Complete instructions on WAWF procedures as they relate to this contract shall be furnished with the award. Vendors who are unfamiliar with WAWF may start training on the system at www.wawftraining.com. However, until the Massachusetts Army National Guard implements WAWF, the above stated procedures will remain in effect.