Base and Medical Laundry Services -Qatar and Saudi Arabia
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-1
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- N/A Ad Dawah Qatar
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 379th Contracting Squadron, operating under the Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for laundry and dry-cleaning services in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This Sources Sought announcement seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive laundry services, including specialized medical linen handling, with a recommended NAICS code of 812320 (Cleaners, drycleaning and laundry service) and a size standard of $8 million. Key contract requirements include secure transportation with physical separation of soiled and clean laundry, processing and delivery within 72 hours of customer drop-off, dedicated equipment and processes for contaminated medical linen, and compliance with health and safety standards aligned with CDC, Air Force Instructions, and OSHA guidelines. Prospective vendors will be evaluated based on their capability to provide all listed services, experience with medical linen handling and disinfection, quality control procedures, transportation methods, and site readiness. Responses to the capability statement and nine detailed questions must be submitted by 12:00 PM Arabian Standard Time on November 14, 2025, to SrA Dominique Henry via email.
This announcement includes no set-aside designations and does not identify any current contractors or incumbents. The estimated monthly workload totals approximately 50,776 units across various categories, including clothing, dry cleaning, medical linens, uniforms, and other textiles, with peak monthly volumes reaching 58,562 units, providing insight into the scope of operations expected. While no specific award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the $8 million size standard for the NAICS code suggests a contract of potentially significant value. Interested vendors should note that this is a sources sought announcement only and does not constitute a government commitment; all information submitted is voluntary and will not be compensated by the government. The contracting squadron may conduct site visits prior to contract award, and vendors should be prepared to indicate the timeframe required to ready their facilities for government inspection.
Notice text
Sources Sought
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The 379th Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to determine interest and capability of potential sources. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The 379th Contracting Squadron is seeking potential sources for the purchase of Laundry and Dry-Cleaning services in the Qatar and Saudi Arabia regions.
Please see Attachments 1, 2 and 3 for complete list of areas to be covered.
The recommended North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 812320 - Cleaners, drycleaning and laundry service (except coin-operated) with a size standard of $8M. – If there is a NAICS code that you believe would be more applicable, please provide with your capability statement.
Please accompany your capability statement with answers to the following questions:
1. Are you able to provide all the services listed in the requirement? Do you anticipate any challenges? If so, what are they?
2. If it is required to conduct a site visit prior to contract award, approximately how many business days would it take your company to prepare the site for a visit by government representatives?
3. Do you have experience handling and cleaning contaminated medical linen? If so, to whom and for how long? Describe your experience adhering to regulations for handling and cleaning medical linen.
4. Do you have dedicated equipment and processes for handling contaminated medical linen separately from other laundry? Describe the segregation process.
5. Describe your quality control procedures to ensure that linen is thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and free of damage.
6. Describe your transportation methods for both soiled and clean linen and how often do you sanitize your transport vehicles?
7. Are you able to handle specialized cleaning needs, such as stain removal or repairs?
8. Do you have a system for monitoring and controlling water temperature and chemical concentrations during the washing process?
9. Do you intend to provide a quote for this requirement? How many days would you need to draft a quote?
Provide any additional questions or comments related to the requirement. All responses will be posted.
This Sources Sought Announcement is solely for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or Request for Quote. Please send responses to: SrA Dominique Henry, Contracting Officer, Dominique.henry.1@us.af.mil no later than 12:00PM Arabian Standard Time on 14 November, 2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought - Laundry and Dry Cleaning.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Scope of work.pdf |
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