S209-- Fisher House Linen Laundry Service
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25627Q0043
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812331 Linen Supply
- PSC
- S209 Housekeeping- Laundry/Drycleaning
- Place of performance
- Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System John L. Mcclellan Memorial Veterans Hospital Little Rock Ar 72205, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Network Contracting Office 16 for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is conducting market research to identify qualified sources to perform laundry and linen services for the Fisher House at John L. McClellan VA Medical Center, with capability statements due October 23, 2026. This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to award.
The contractor shall launder and process hospitality-grade linens separately from VA patient care linens at a 16-suite facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. Linens include bath towels, washcloths, bathmats, shower curtains, sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, pillow shams, blankets, comforters, and mattress pads. Service frequency is two days per week, with pick-up of soiled linens between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and delivery of cleaned linens between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Turnaround is typically Monday pick-up to Thursday delivery or Thursday pick-up to Monday delivery, excluding holidays.
The base year precedes four consecutive option years. The contractor must comply with Association of Linen Management standards and Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines, maintain separate processing, provide a dedicated contract manager available 24 hours, conduct background checks on personnel, and limit customer complaints to no more than two per month. Non-critical sanitation infractions must be corrected within ten working days and critical infractions within two working days. The contractor bears all equipment, cart, and supply costs and must replace lost or damaged linens at no cost to the VA.
Respondents must submit capability statements including UEI number, business name and address, point of contact, business size, NAICS code 812331, socio-economic status, narrative capability description, past performance documentation, and GSA contract number if applicable. Submit to Arlene A. Blade, arlene.blade@va.gov, subject line "36C25627Q0043 CAVHS - FISHER HOUSE LINEN LAUNDRY SERVICE," by 8:00 a.m. Central Time on October 23, 2026. Large and small businesses, including those with socio-economic designations, are encouraged to respond. The Government will not reimburse preparation costs.
Notice text
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Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO ) for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is conducting market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources to perform Laundry/Linen Services for the John L. McClellen VA Medical Center s Fisher House. These linens must be processed separately from VA patient care linen and handled in accordance with hospitality grade quality standards.
Project scope: The contractor shall provide laundering and processing all linens, which shall include bath towels, washcloths, bathmats, shower curtains, sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, pillow shams, blankets, comforters, and mattress pads. All services shall be performed by qualified contractors who are licensed and authorized to perform the work defined herein. All services shall be completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the state, local, federal, and VA standards as listed in the Statement of Work.
This is a market research/sources sought synopsis only, (not a pre-solicitation notices pursuant to FAR Part 5). This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for planning/information purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation. This notice does not constitute a Request for Bid, Request for Quote or Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice.
Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. This survey is to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources and services pursuant to FAR Part 10.
Capability statements shall include the following business information:
UEI number, business name, and address.
Point of Contact (Including name, title, addresses, telephone number, fax number and Email address)
Business size and NAICS for the acquisition
Socio-economic status (e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, 8a, HUBZone, WO, Small Business, etc.)
Provide a narrative that addresses your firm s ability to provide the services describe herein.
Provide past performance for this type of service.
If you are a Government contractor holder on GSA, please provide the contract number.
All information must be received no later than: October 23,2026 @ 8AM CST. Email information to: Arlene A. Blade, Contracting Officer, at arlene.blade@va.gov , using the following title in the email s subject line: 36C25627Q0043 CAVHS - FISHER HOUSE LINEN LAUNDRY SERVICE. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned.
See attached document: DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK - DRAFT FOR RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DRAFT SOW Linen_.docx | DOCX document | |
| 36C25627Q0043.docx | DOCX document |
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