388th MXG – Rag Cleaning Service BPA

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "Live Q and A – 388th MXG – Rag Laundry Service" opportunity.

• Towels/Rags Weight: The expected weight of towels/rags to be laundered is approximately 375-400 LBS.

This clarification provides specific quantitative data relevant to the scope of services required for the rag laundry service.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide a professional rag and linen service essential for maintenance operations, ensuring safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance by managing the supply of clean rags and the laundering/disposal of soiled, hazardous materials.

• Provide a constant supply of clean, appropriate rags for maintenance tasks.

• Launder soiled rags, removing all contaminants including oils, chemicals, and other hazardous materials.

• Dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental and safety standards (EPA, OSHA).

• Rags are multi-purpose, used for wiping tools, machinery, aircraft components, removing contaminants, cleaning spills, applying solvents, and preparing surfaces.

• Laundry process must effectively remove all contaminants.

• Service must operate on a consistent schedule.

• Not explicitly stated in the SOW, but implies on-site service for the 388th MXG.

• Delivery days and hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1600.

• 24 hours' notice required prior to delivery.

• Visitors (service personnel) will undergo a police check and must be a US Citizen with valid identification.

• Contract structure: Base contract + 4 years of support + 6-month extension.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of commercial items to establish a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Rag Cleaning Service at Hill Air Force Base, UT. The government intends to award BPAs to up to 3 lowest priced technically acceptable vendors.

The primary service required is MXG Rag Cleaning. The anticipated contract structure includes CLINs for Base Year 1 through Base Year 5, with an additional 6-month extension.

• Contract Type: Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

• Period of Performance: 1 June 2026 - 30 May 2031 (Base Year + 4 Option Years) with a 6-month extension (1 June 2031 - 1 Dec 2031).

• Pricing: All CLINs will be firm fixed price.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the vendor with the lowest price that meets the Statement of Work requirements.

• Proposal Due Date: 16 April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MST.

• Questions Due Date: 14 April 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MST.

• Submission Method: Quotes via SAM. Questions and quotes should be sent to samantha_june.lyth@us.af.mil and joseph.laing@us.af.mil.

• NAICS Code: 812332

• Size Standard: $47M

• Competition: Other than full and open competition.

• Applicable provisions and clauses include FAR 52.204-24 and FAR 52.204-25 regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment.

• Payment will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

• FOB: Destination.

• Referenced attachments include Statement of Work and Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work on covered federal contracts in specific geographic areas.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Automotive Electrician, Computer Operator, Firefighter) along with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on Health & Welfare benefits are provided, including rates per hour, per week, and per month.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining requirements for contractors regarding paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages.
• Vacation and Holidays: Details the contractor's obligations for providing paid vacation (based on years of service) and paid holidays.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a federal contract. Bidders must use these wage rates and fringe benefit requirements when calculating their proposed pricing to ensure compliance with the Service Contract Act. Failure to adhere to these wage determinations can lead to contract violations and penalties.