12th Contracting Squadron/LGC, 395 B Street West, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4525

S -- LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING SOL F41691-98-Q0217 DUE 022798 POC Kirk Wadsack, Contract Specialist, (210) 652-5121; or Daniel Gonzales, Contracting Officer, (210) 652-5141 WEB: Click here to download a copy of the pricing format., http://www-contracting.aetc.af.mil. This is Amendment 0001 to RFQ F41691-98-Q0217. THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF QUOTES/PROPOSALS IS HEREBY EXTENDED TO 10:00 AM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME FRIDAY 27 FEB 98. IN SUBMITTING QUOTES/PROPOSALS, OFFERORS ARE TO SUBMIT FIVE COPIES OF THEIR TECHNICAL PROPOSALS, FIVE COPIES OF THEIR PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION, TWO COPIES OF THEIR PRICE PROPOSAL AND ONE COPY OF THEIR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (FAR 52.212-3). Regarding past performance information, offerors are to submit, at a minimum, all relevant contract information for the past three years. That part of the solicitation which reads "... Basic Period, 01Apr98-30Sep98" is changed to read "... Basic Period, 01May98 (or later date as may be specified in the purchase order) -- 30 Sep 98." That part of the solicitation which reads "The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02" is changed to read "The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03." That part of the solicitation which reads "Soiled laundry shall be picked up in bundles of 10 and returned in bundles of 10" is changed to read "Soiled laundry shall be picked up in bundles of 10 and returned in bundles of 10, except for Gym Towels which shall be picked up in bundles of 50 and smaller items (e.g., washcloths, pillowcases and hand towels) which may be returned in bundles of 20". That part of the solicitation which reads "Contractor shall employ the best commercial practices in all services performed, to include spot removal, starching, ironing, repairs, resizing, washroom tests, etc., as required" is changed to read "Contractor shall employ best commercial practices in all services performed, to include spot and stain removal, starching, ironing, repairs, resizing, washroom tests, etc., as required." After the sentence in the solicitation which reads "Regarding packaging of the delivered items, laundry is required to be segregated by type and color, folded, wrapped in plastic, and labeled as to type and count" add the following sentence regarding CLINs 0001AT, 1001AT, 2001AT, 3001AT, 4001AT and 5001AT (described below): "Gym towels shall be folded in a quarterfold." THE CHANGES DESCRIBED BELOW ARE HEREBY MADE TO THE LINE ITEMS, ITEM DESCRIPTIONS AND ESTIMATED QUANTITIES. Stated quantities are expressed by unit "EACH" and frequency "PER MONTH" unless otherwise indicated. DELETE THAT ENTIRE PORTION OF THE SOLICITATION DESCRIBING LINE ITEMS, DESCRIPTIONS AND ESTIMATED QUANTITIES, SPECIFICALLY "CLIN 0001, Lot 1 -- Laundry, flatwork: 0001AA Blanket, Wool, 38; 0001AB Washcloth, 18,875 ... 0004AM Chemical Warfare Suit, 4; 0004AN Choir Robes, 1" AND REPLACE THAT ENTIRE PORTION WITH THE FOLLOWING: "CLIN 0001, Lot 1 -- Laundry, Flatwork: 0001AA Blanket, Wool (Twin), 30; 0001AB Mattress Cover (Twin), 1; 0001AC Mattress Pad (Twin), 18; 0001AD Mattress Pad (Queen), 65; 0001AE Mattress Pad (King), 1; 0001AF Pillow, Bed, 110; 0001AG Pillowcase (Standard), 10,870; 0001AH Pillowcase (King), 150; 0001AJ Sheet, Flat (Twin), 500; 0001AK Sheet, Flat (Queen) 5,100; 0001AL Sheet, Flat (King), 85; 0001AM Sheet, Fitted (Twin), 500; 0001AN Sheet, Fitted (Queen), 5,100; 0001AP Sheet, Fitted (King), 85; 0001AQ Bath Towel, 17,600; 0001AR Bath Mat, 10,350; 0001AS Hand Towel, 13,500; 0001AT Gym Towel, 17,000; 0001AU Washcloth, 17,300; 0001AV Rags (priced by the pound), 350 Pounds. CLIN 0002 Lot 2 -- Laundry, Wearing Apparel: 0002AA Overalls, 90; 0002AB Web Belt, 2; 0002AC Smock, 7; 0002AD White Gloves (priced by the pair), 13 Pair; 0002AE White Aiguillettes, 1. CLIN 0003, Lot 3 -- Dry Cleaning, Flatwork: 0003AA Bedspread (Twin), 25; 0003AB Bedspread (Queen), 110; 0003AC Bedspread (King), 2; 0003AD Blanket (Queen), 130; 0003AE Blanket (King), 2; 0003AF Flag, 1; 0003AG Tablecloth (60"x60"), 8; 0003AH Tablecloth (48"x108"), 10; 0003AJ Tablecloth (47"x36"), 2; 0003AK Tablecloth (20"x28"), 5; 0003AL Pleated Drapes (priced by the pleat), 40 pleats. CLIN 0004, Lot 4—Dry Cleaning, Wearing Apparel: 0004AA Shirt, Short Sleeve (Men), 30; 0004AB Shirt, Short Sleeve (Ladies), 5; 0004AC Shirt, Long Sleeve, 3; 0004AD Silk Scarf/Neck Tie, 3; 0004AE Trousers, Wool, 33; 0004AF Coat, Wool, 15; 0004AG Beret, 2; 0004AH Field Jacket, 2; 0004AJ Skirt, 2; 0004AK Poncho Liner, 2; 0004AL Sleeping Bags, 20, 0004AM BDU (priced by the set, i.e., one shirt and one pant), 25 Sets; 0004AN Chemical Warfare Suit, 5; 0004AP Choir Robes, 1." OFFERORS ARE REMINDED TO PROPOSE PRICING FOR subCLINS IN ALL OPTION YEARS, I.E., subCLINS FROM THE 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 AND 5000 SERIES. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Monitor this site for any possible further amendment to the solicitation. The Government intends to make available, through electronic posting, a price proposal format which offerors may use in expressing their price quotes for the basic and option periods. This format is only for the convenience of offerors and is not mandatory for use. The Government assumes no responsibility for errors in the format or in price proposals expressed using the format. The format may be found at "http://www-contracting.aetc.af.mil" after 20 Feb 98. Offerors may contact Kirk Wadsack at (210) 652-5121 for a copy of the format if they experience trouble downloading it electronically. (0051)

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