Request for Information - Linen Acquisition and Commercial Laundry Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026Linen
- Agency
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Defense Commissary Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Fort Lee, Virginia 23801, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Commissary Agency issued a Request for Information on October 2, 2026, to conduct market research on commercial laundry and textile processing services for Government-owned linens used at DeCA facilities, with responses due October 6, 2026. This RFI is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
DeCA seeks information from qualified commercial laundry service providers regarding their capability to launder, sanitize, process, package, and return linens in accordance with commercial and industry standards. The RFI addresses operational capacity including standard turnaround times, pickup frequency, and ability to support scheduled pickups at CONUS commissary locations; inventory management systems and chain-of-custody procedures; specialized processing for normal and high-grease or raw meat textiles with USDA, FDA, and OSHA food safety compliance; equipment capabilities for heavy rubber mats and industrial wet mops; damage handling and quality control procedures; and experience with Customer-Owned Goods programs. Respondents should provide pricing information including rate structures (per pound, per piece, or flat route fees), minimum stop charges, fuel surcharges, and regional or installation coverage details.
Respondents are encouraged to identify any linen types, quantities, processing requirements, or other conditions that could affect the feasibility, pricing, or performance of the contemplated services. The RFI includes an attachment listing anticipated linen items for reference.
Notice text
The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is conducting market research to determine the availability of commercial sources capable of providing laundry and textile processing services for linens used at DeCA facilities.
DeCA is seeking information from qualifies commercial laundry service providers regarding their ability to launder, sanitize, process, package, and return Government-owned linens.
Respondents are requested to review the attached list of anticipated linen items and provide information regarding their ability to process these items in accordance with applicable commercial and industry standards. Respondents may also identify any linen types, quantities, processing requirements, or other conditions that could affect the feasibility, pricing, or performance of the contemplated services.
This RFI is issued to market research and planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation, request for proposals/quotes, and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government is seeking information from industry to better understand the availability and capabilities of potential commercial sources.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI.docx | DOCX document | |
| Potential Items.docx | DOCX document |
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