WCF Towels/Wipes Rental & Laundering
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF) is soliciting proposals for weekly rental and laundering services of cloth wipes and towels in Fort Worth, TX. This requirement supports critical printing operations where wipes are contaminated with solvent/ink or oil/grease, necessitating specialized waste management. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision for off-site laundering and weekly pick-up/delivery of various towels and wipes. Key items include:
- White Bath Towels (24x48 inches): 1,000 per week, plus 400 annual replacements.
- Blue/Grey Plate Printing Shop Towels/Wipes (18x30 inches): 11,000 per week, plus 8,000 annual replacements (for ink/solvent).
- Red Shop Towels/Wipes (18x18 inches): 600 per week, plus 1,200 annual replacements (for oil/grease).
- Blue/Grey Offset Printing Shop Towels/Wipes (18x18 inches): 10,000 per week, plus 8,000 annual replacements (for ink/solvent).
- White Virgin Shop Towels/Wipes (18x18 inches, 100% cotton): 3,000 per week (for Ink Mill/Rotary Screen, ink/solvent). These must be brand new, pre-washed, first-time-only. The contractor must also furnish and maintain specific containers, including plastic gondolas for clean/soiled towels and 55-gallon plastic rag barrels.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: One base year and two option years.
- Base Year: May 28, 2026 - May 27, 2027
- Option Year 1: May 28, 2027 - May 27, 2028
- Option Year 2: May 28, 2028 - May 29, 2029
Submission Requirements
Proposals must include a Technical Approach, Past Performance (within the last 5 years), and Pricing using the updated Pricing Worksheet (Attachment 3). Mandatory towel samples are required for technical acceptability and must be postmarked by the submission deadline, sent to Milton Featherston at the BEP WCF. An Initial Staffing Plan (Attachment 1) is also a required proposal deliverable. Electronic offers should be emailed to Terry.Lawrence@bep.gov.
Key Dates & Contact
- Quotation Submission Deadline: February 9, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
- Published Date: January 22, 2026 (latest amendment).
- Contact: Terry Lawrence (terry.lawrence@bep.gov).
- A pre-proposal site visit was held on January 12, 2026.
Special Considerations
Contractor personnel will require a Low Risk Level background check. The contractor must develop a Quality Control System and Safety Plan, comply with BEP WCF's Environmental Management System, and manage transportation of solvent-contaminated wipes. The WCF will remove free liquids from wipes, so the contractor is not responsible for hazardous waste handling at the facility. Annual towel replacements must be new.