Fisher House Linen Services, DAFB BPA

The Air Force Medical Operations Agency is seeking comprehensive linen cleaning services for the Fisher House at Dover Air Force Base through a Blanket Purchase Agreement that will establish pre-negotiated pricing and terms for repetitive laundry services. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supervision, management, supplies, and facilities, including transportation of linens to a contractor-owned laundry facility, with specific requirements for handling various textiles such as towels, sheets, blankets, and duvet covers according to detailed washing and packaging specifications. Key performance objectives include maintaining 98% delivery accuracy, ensuring a 48-hour turnaround during normal operations, and providing 24-hour response capability during emergency situations while maintaining items that are clean, free of lint and stains, and properly packaged. Proposals will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for technical capability and price reasonableness, with the government intending to make multiple awards to responsible offerors. The solicitation requires proposals to include transportation vehicle photos, equipment lists, best practices descriptions, and surge capacity statements within a 5-page limit, with proposals due by September 9, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 812322 for Drycleaning and Laundry Services, with the solicitation documents indicating it was initially structured as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside with a total award amount of $41,000,000. The services will be performed at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, specifically for the Fisher House Building 220 and the Center for Families of the Fallen. Operations will run Monday through Friday during normal hours with standby capability for weekends during emergency or contingency periods, and no operations on federal holidays. The contract involves handling a comprehensive inventory of linens with estimated monthly quantities ranging from 1 to 30 pieces per item type, including specialized textiles from brands like Charles P. Rogers and Restoration Hardware. The contractor must also be capable of handling contaminated linens according to infection control procedures and replacing missing or damaged items while maintaining detailed inventory tracking.