Sources Sought 5yr Laundry Service.docx

Sources Sought: Laundry Services

Sources Sought Notice Number: IHS-SS-26-1525448 This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service.

This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE).

Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 812320, Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) providing drycleaning services (except coin- or card-operated); (2) providing laundering services (except linen and uniform supply or coin- or card-operated); (3) providing drop-off and pick-up sites for laundries and/or drycleaners; and (4) providing specialty cleaning services for specific types of garments and other textile items (except carpets and upholstery), such as fur, leather, or suede garments; wedding gowns; hats; draperies; and pillows. These establishments may provide all, a combination of, or none of the cleaning services on the premises. Other relevant NAICS codes will be considered based on responses received.

1.0 Background

The Mission of the Rosebud IHS is to provide the best possible healthcare services to the patients on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. To meet this mission, the Rosebud IHS is requesting a Base Plus Four (4) Option Year, firm-fixed price, non-personal service contract to provide laundry services.

2.0 Objective

Laundry services include the collection and delivery of various types of laundry, which include rough dry, flat work, finished work, pillows, mops, rugs and dry cleaning of window drapes in accordance with the SOW and the FOCA "Fair and Open Competition Act".

3.0 Delivery Schedule:

A. Three deliveries per week requested, to be arranged between the contractor and the Service Unit Director and/or a designated representative of the Hospital.

B. The delivery days of the week, which the contractor will make collections and deliveries, will be Monday, Wednesday and Fridays prior to 12:00PM.

4.0 Place of Performance

Rosebud IHS 800 Hospital Drive Rosebud, South Dakota 57570

5.0 Period of Performance

5 Years after Award: 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2031

6.0 Administrative

Compensation – Billing will be at a fixed rate for all services.

Meetings/Conference Calls – The Contractor shall attend meetings or conference calls scheduled by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to address areas of concern and exchange information to ensure all contract requirements are being met. The COR shall be responsible for scheduling and coordination of all meetings and conference calls.

Equipment Failure – Any delays or downtime due to Contractor equipment failure shall be communicated to the COR or their designee as soon as possible via telephone or email. The Contractor shall not be penalized for delays due to Service Unit equipment failure or updates that are beyond the Contractor’s control (e.g., IHS server downtime).

7.0 Closing Statement

Point of Contact: Jarrod Cole, Purchasing Agent, at jarrod.cole@ihs.gov.

Submission Instructions:

Interested parties shall submit capability via email to Jarrod Cole, Purchasing Agent, at jarrod.cole@ihs.gov. Must include Sources Sought Number IHS-SS-26-1525448 in the Subject line.

All responses must be received by the specified due date and time in order to be considered.

This notice is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of IHS.

IHS does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses nor otherwise pay for the preparation of any information submitted. As a result of this notice, IHS may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ).

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. However, should such a requirement materialize, no basis for claims against IHS shall arise as a result of a response to this notice or IHS’s use of such information as either part of our evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement.

Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice does not oblige the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in SAM.gov. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response.