Intent to Sole Source Floor Mat Services for Red Lake Hospital
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812332 Industrial Launderers
- PSC
- 7220 Floor Coverings
- Place of performance
- Red Lake, Minnesota 56671, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service Bemidji Area issued a notice of intent to sole-source a floor mat services contract to Vestis for Red Lake Hospital in Red Lake, Minnesota, with responses due by June 6, 2026. The contract covers furnishing, delivery, installation, routine exchange, cleaning, and replacement of entrance mats, anti-fatigue mats, and safety mats under FAR 13.501(a), justified on the basis that Vestis is the only company capable of providing service within a 50-mile radius of the hospital's remote location. The estimated contract value is $95,815 for a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods. Although this is not a request for competitive quotes, interested vendors may submit evidence of capability and clear, convincing proof that competition would benefit the Government; responses should demonstrate technical capabilities and ability to meet the requirement. Submissions should be directed to Purchasing Agent Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. The work falls under NAICS 812332 (Industrial Launderers) and PSC 7220 (Floor Coverings).
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to Vestis, for the Red Lake Hospital in Red Lake, MN. The anticipated period of performance will be for a base plus 4 option years.
The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) - only one source reasonably available due to the remote location of the Red Lake Hospital. Steris is the only company that can furnish, deliver, install, perform routine exchange, cleaning, and replacement of floor mats (e.g., entrance mats, anti-fatigue mats, and safety mats) to ensure a clean and safe environment within a 50-mile radius.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812332 - Industrial Launderers
Point of contact for this acquisition is Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 05132026 JOFOC_Floor Mats - Signed.pdf |
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