This is a Request for Information (RFI) ONLY and notice of site visit for market research and proposal information. It is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation) or an indication a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED.The purpose of this market research (Source Sought Synopsis) is to determine if laundry services for customer owned goods for base lodging function are commercially available by a Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO) company or otherwise small business entity. However, large businesses should indicate interest if small companies are not sufficiently available. The requirement is as follows: Laundry services for customer owned goods at the 6 th Services Lodging (hotel) facility. Contractor will be required to pick-up/deliver 6 days per week. Items include assorted colors of towels, sheets, blankets/comforters, bath robes, pillows, dining facility uniform items and table cloths, napkins, etc. Volume is predicated on occupancy for approx. 300 rooms. Firms responding to this RFI are asked to provide the following information in their initial response: company's full name, business size/socioeconomic category, address, CAGE/DUNS number, and point of contact. Final responses to this RFI will be due by 12:00 PM EST 13 Sep 2007, whether or not firm was present for the site visit. A site visit (highly recommended, but not required) is scheduled for 11 Sep 07, at 2:00 PM EST. All interested parties will indicate planned attendance and meet 15 minutes prior at the Visitor Reception Facility (VRF). The VRF is located just prior to the main entrance on Dale Mabry Highway. Responses will be reviewed and may result in further clarifications to further explore commercial capabilities with selected respondents. A preliminary Request for Proposals may also be issued at the site visit. The POC for this synopsis is MSgt Ric J. Sochor, Contracting Officer, (813) 828-7481,
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