SAM #2031ZA26Q00074

Weekly Rental and Laundering of Production Towels and Wipes for BEP Western Currency Facility

This opportunity involves the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, seeking a contractor for weekly rental and laundering services of cloth towels and wipes at the Western Currency Facility (WCF) in Fort Worth, Texas.

• Government Buyer

  • Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP), U.S. Department of the Treasury
  • Western Currency Facility (WCF), Fort Worth, TX
  • Office of Acquisition, Washington, DC

• Products and Quantities

  • White bath towels (24x48 inch, 100% cotton): 1,000 weekly, plus 400 annual replacements
  • Blue/grey plate printing shop towels/wipes (18x30 inch, 100% cotton): 11,000 weekly, plus 8,000 annual replacements
  • Red shop towels/wipes (18x18 inch, 100% cotton): 600 weekly, plus 1,200 annual replacements
  • Blue/grey offset printing shop towels/wipes (18x18 inch, 100% cotton): 10,000 weekly, plus 8,000 annual replacements
  • White virgin shop towels/wipes (18x18 inch, 100% cotton, one-time use): 3,000 weekly
  • Gondolas (1.5 cu yd or equal, on wheels): 24 total (10 for clean towels, 14 for dirty towels)
  • 55-gallon plastic rag barrels with locking lids: 50 units
  • Transportation and weekly pick-up/delivery services

• Services Requested

  • Weekly rental and off-site laundering of all towels and wipes
  • Specialty waste management for solvent/ink/oil/grease-contaminated towels, compliant with ANSI, USDOT, EPA, OSHA, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations
  • Contractor to provide and maintain all containers (gondolas, barrels)
  • Weekly pickup and delivery, with detailed reporting and inventory management
  • Security requirements: background checks, badging, and controlled access for contractor personnel
  • Annual replacement of towels to maintain inventory

• Unique/Notable Requirements

  • Strict segregation of towel types (no mixing of colors or types)
  • White virgin towels are for one-time use only in sensitive printing processes
  • All contaminated towels must be free of free liquids before storage and transport
  • Contractor must provide a quality control plan, safety plan, and incident/spill reporting
  • Service frequency is once per week, with deliveries to multiple internal locations
  • All towel sizes and specifications must match those listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• OEMs and Vendors

  • No specific OEMs or brands are named; open to qualified commercial laundry service providers

• Competition

  • Likely competitors include national and regional industrial laundry service companies with experience in hazardous waste handling and government contracts

• Place of Performance

  • BEP Western Currency Facility, 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, TX 76131-3304
  • Multiple internal locker rooms and production areas within the facility

• Contract Structure

  • Firm-Fixed Price contract
  • Base year plus two one-year option periods
  • Annual escalation rates allowed for option years

Description

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Western Currency Facility (WCF) has a requirement for weekly rental and laundering services of cloth wipes and towels in Fort Worth, TX. This requirement is critical to production operations at the WCF. These wipes are used on printing presses for cleaning and will be either contaminated with solvent and ink, or with oil and grease. These contaminants require specialty waste management in accordance with applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI), U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA), and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations. Please see solicitation document (RFQ 2031ZA26Q00074_WCF Towel Rental Laundering) attached for further details and quotation submission.

A Firm-Fixed Price Contract will be awarded for these services. The Period of Performance is as follows:

Base: May 28, 2026 - May 27, 2027 Option Year 1: May 28, 2027 - May 27, 2028 Option Year 2: May 28, 2028 - May 27, 2029

In accordance with FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, please include a submission package with: Technical Approach write-up demonstrating a clear solution and thorough comprehension of the objectives of the Performance Work Statement (PWS); Past Performance of similar complexity and magnitude of this procurement within the last 5 years; and Pricing that includes elements within the optional Pricing Worksheet. Electronic submission of offers shall be emailed to TERRY.LAWRENCE@bep.gov and received no later 2:00PM CST on May 6, 2026. Questions or clarifications regarding this RFQ shall be submitted to TERRY.LAWRENCE@bep.gov no later than 12:00PM CST on April 30, 2026.

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