RFI.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 2026Linen
- Issued by
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Defense Commissary Agency
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) to conduct market research on commercial laundry and textile processing service providers. DeCA seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of laundering, sanitizing, processing, packaging, and returning Government-owned linens used at DeCA facilities. The RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
The RFI contains 16 questions addressing vendor capabilities across multiple service dimensions. Key areas of inquiry include operational capacity (standard turnaround times, pickup frequency, ability to support scheduled pickups at CONUS commissary locations), inventory management (tracking systems, chain-of-custody procedures, prevention of cross-contamination), specialized processing requirements (wash formulas, chemical sanitizers, thermal processes for normal and high-grease/raw meat textiles, USDA/FDA/OSHA food safety compliance), equipment capabilities (heavy rubber mats, industrial wet mops), damage handling procedures, quality control processes, and current experience with Customer-Owned Goods (COG) programs. The RFI also seeks pricing information including standard rate structures (per pound, per piece, or flat route fees), minimum stop charges, fuel surcharges, and specific regional or installation coverage. Respondents are encouraged to identify any linen types, quantities, processing requirements, or conditions that could affect feasibility, pricing, or performance of the contemplated services.
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1. What is your standard turnaround time for pickup, laundering and redelivery?
2. How frequently do you normally pick up items from a location you service? How frequently are you able to pick up items from a location you service.
3. Can your service support scheduled pickups (e.g., 2–3 times per week) across specific commissary locations. A list of possible CONUS Commissary locations can be found on Commissaries.com.
4. What is your process for tracking client-owned inventory to prevent loss or mixing with other clients' items?
5. What specific wash formulas, chemical sanitizers, and thermal processes do you use for normal clothing and textiles as well as high-grease, raw meat/protein textiles?
6. Do your laundering facilities maintain USDA, FDA, or OSHA food safety compliance for food contact/processing garments?
7. How do you package and transport clean items to prevent cross-contamination during transit?
8. Do you currently service Customer-Owned Goods (COG) programs for meat processing or industrial clients?
9. How do you handle damaged, stained-out, or end-of-life client-owned items?
10. What barcoding, RFID, or tracking methods do you use to maintain chain-of-custody for client-owned inventory?
11. Do you have the specialized equipment required to wash and dry heavy rubber/anti-fatigue floor mats and industrial wet mops?
12. What limitations, if any, do you have regarding specific apron fabrics (e.g., heavy-duty cotton vs. waterproof/polyurethane)?
13. What is your standard pricing structure for COG services (e.g., price per pound, price per piece, or flat route fee)?
14. Are there minimum stop charges or fuel surcharges associated with your delivery model?
15. Indicate specific regional or installation coverage.
16. What is your quality control process for inspecting garments?
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