SOURCES SOUGHT: Floor Cleaning

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources to support this requirement for Floor Cleaning services in accordance with Attachment 1 – PWS and Attachment 2 – Floor Plan.

This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not at this time seeking proposals; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a proposal as a result of this notice. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party’s expense. Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought.

RESPONSE INFORMATION:

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than 9:00 AM CST, on 3 October 2022.

Responses should be emailed to: edward.lerma@us.af.mil. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure their email has been received by contacting Edward Lerma via email PRIOR to the deadline. Responses and/or inquiries WILL NOT be accepted past the deadline.

Interested parties are requested to complete and submit the RFI document prior to the deadline.

  • Original Set Aside:Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Product Service Code: S201 – HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL
  • NAICS Code: 561720 – Janitorial Services
  • Place of Performance: JBSA Lackland , TX 78236 USA

Full details via beta.sam.gov

Personal Protective Equipment PPE is becoming a race to the low bid bottom

PPE or Personal Protective Equipment is now synonymous with gloves, sanitizer, mask, cleaning supplies. Everything we need in the new COVID19 economy to make our lives safer.

Over the last 6 weeks my 77 year old mom started using zoom for church, seeing her doctors via telemedicine and watching the grandkids go to virtual school. It has been a whirlwind of events since the Coronavirus traveled from Wuhan China to the America’s and beyond.

One of the most interesting phenomena’s has been the uptick in new suppliers, resellers, manufacturers who jumped into the production/distribution of Personal Protective Equipment products to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus. From 3M increasing their production of N95 respirators to General Motors making ventilators.

I have seen promotional companies, landscapers, contractors, lawyers all jump into the PPE craze. Some have made millions of dollars others thousands and others

Today nearly 2 months later people are still trying to jump into the PPE craze.

If you are considering jumping on the bandwagon take a look at the price points people are now offering to the government. I have seen 3-ply masks as low as $.29 and KN95 for $1.40, and boot covers for $.10. This is not a sustainable business model for the anyone, nor is it very profitable.

PPE has turned into a commodity item and a race to the bottom. This is not a sustainable way to build a business long term.

Factors to consider before jumping in.

1.  Do I have a relationship with a client?
2.  What is my significant product advantage?
3.  Is my inventory competitive price, in stock available?
4.  Can I compete with these prices?

Unless you have the products in stock and ready to go you can fall victim to the hype craze and countless hours of wasted time. In this new era there will be plenty of time for building, creating and manufacturing new products. I just don’t believe that PPE should be people’s sole focus.

If you have not already listened to the reason why I hate state and local contracts. Listen now. 

Take a look at these prices and see where you stand.

ppe table
KN95 prices