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252.237-7013 Instruction to offerors (bulk weight).

Prescription and Applicability

DFARS Prescription, 237.7101(b)

(b) Use the provision at 252.237-7013, Instruction to Offerors (Bulk Weight), in solicitations for laundry services to be provided on a bulk weight basis.

Current Text

252.237-7013 Instruction to offerors (bulk weight).

As prescribed in 237.7101(b), use the following provision:

Instruction to Offerors (Bulk Weight) (DEC 1991)

(a) Offers shall be submitted on a unit price per pound of serviced laundry. Unit prices shall include all costs to the Government of providing the service, including pickup and delivery charges.

(b) The Contracting Officer will evaluate bids based on the estimated pounds of serviced laundry stated in the solicitation.

(c) Award generally will be made to a single offeror for all lots. However, the Contracting Officer may award by individual lot when it is more advantageous to the Government.

(d) Prospective offerors may inspect the types of articles to be serviced. Contact the Contracting Officer to make inspection arrangements.

(End of provision)

[56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 71 FR 3416, Jan. 23, 2006]

Active Class Deviations Affecting This Clause

Class Deviation 2026-O0023, DFARS RFO Implementation (Part 37)

  • Status: Active
  • Date Issued: 2026-02-01
  • Change type: MODIFIED
  • Action: Modified by RFO class deviation

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