What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking laundry and dry cleaning services for various linens, including pillows, sheets, and blankets, with specific material and quality requirements. This opportunity is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses, making it suitable for eligible firms in that category. The notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating that interested vendors should prepare to submit proposals rather than just track the opportunity. The place of performance is at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Attachment 3 – Line Specifications
Linens, Single XL.
Pillowcase and sheets shall be from the same manufacturer.
Pillow.
a. Shall be 24-27” W x 18-21” L.
b. Shall be 18 oz., minimum, with 70% polyester/30% Tencel fill or 100% polyester fill.
c. Ticking shall be minimum 70 denier nylon.
d. Ticking shall be antimicrobial.
e. Shall be wipeable.
f. Shall be blue.
g. Shall have care label sewn into edge.
Pillowcase.
a. Finished size shall be 30-32” W x 21-22” L.
b. Shall have 35% polyester/65% Tencel or minimum 60% cotton with polyester blend.
c. Shall have minimum 200 thread count, percale weave.
d. Shall be white.
Flat Sheet.
a. Shall be minimum 66” W x 102” L.
b. Shall have 35% polyester/65% Tencel or minimum 60% cotton with polyester blend.
c. Shall have minimum 200 thread count, percale weave.
d. Shall be white.
Blanket, Single. Wool
a. Shall be minimum 66” W x 90” L.
b. Shall be 100% wool; 70% of the blanket shall be US virgin wool.
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c. Any materials used to bind or stabilize the blanket shall match the color of the wool.
d. Blanket shall have the following properties:
i. Tightly loom woven with a smooth nap and no visible warp or weft yarns
ii. Minimum of 3 lbs. each unit
iii. Reinforced stitched edges
iv. Naturally flame retardant
v. Shrink resistant
vi. Non-abrasive
vii. Suitable for industrial or commercial machine laundering, bulk machine washing,
and drying
viii. Odor free
e. Color shall be olive.
f. Shall have care label sewn onto edge.
Blanket, Single. Fleece
a. Shall be minimum 66” W x 90” L. (Twin XL)
b. Shall be fleece / 100% polyester
c. Any materials used to bind or stabilize the blanket shall match the color of the wool.
d. Blanket shall have the following properties:
i. Tightly loom woven with a smooth nap and no visible warp or weft yarns
ii. Minimum of 320 GSM 9 oz per yard / 2.75 lbs. each unit
iii. Double Sewn on all sides / Mitered Corners
iv. Shrink resistant
v. Non-abrasive
vi. Suitable for industrial or commercial machine laundering, bulk machine washing,
and drying
vii. Odor free
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e. Color: Beige, Tan, Dark Gray, Navy
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.