Lab coat rental and laundry service

The Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive lab coat rental and laundry services for the Naval Research Laboratory Chemistry Division. The solicitation requires a qualified vendor to supply flame-resistant lab coats meeting NFPA 2112 and 2113 standards, with specific requirements for 202 standard flame-resistant coats, 70 chemical protective coats, 70 women's fit flame-resistant coats, and 30 women's fit chemical protective coats. The coats must be available in sizes ranging from extra-small to 4X-large, and the vendor must provide bi-weekly laundry services with a one-week turnaround, including inspection and repair of garments. Potential vendors must be located within 35 miles or 1 hour of the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, and their personnel must successfully pass background checks to access the facility. The solicitation requires submission of proposals by 07:00 AM on June 5, 2025, with the possibility of providing sample lab coats for evaluation.

The contract is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns and will be structured with a firm fixed pricing arrangement. The contract period spans three years with two additional option years, running from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2028. While specific award values are not detailed in the solicitation, the contract covers lab coat services for 150 personnel, indicating a substantial service requirement. The place of performance is specified as Washington, DC 20375, with the vendor required to maintain proximity to the Naval Research Laboratory. The procurement falls under NAICS category 812320 for Drycleaning and Laundry Services and PSC category S209 for Housekeeping-Laundry/Drycleaning. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to meet stringent technical specifications, including flame resistance standards and consistent maintenance of high-quality protective laboratory garments.