S209--laundering chemical services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24625Q0412
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 6
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325611 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
- PSC
- S209 Housekeeping- Laundry/Drycleaning
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole source contract with UNX Industries Inc. for laundering chemical services at the Richmond Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). The notice pertains to a specific procurement for chemical and equipment services related to industrial laundry operations. Scheduled for a one-year base period from February 28, 2025, to February 27, 2026, with three additional option years, the contract will cover comprehensive laundering chemical management. The procurement is being conducted under NAICS code 325611 with a size standard of 1,100 employees. The notice is specifically targeting a sole source procurement in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(2).
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a contractor capable of providing specialized laundering chemical services, including maintenance and installation of dispensing equipment for multiple industrial washers. Contractors interested in being considered must submit responses by February 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST to stephen.nassan@va.gov, with supporting evidence demonstrating their capability to meet the detailed requirements. Key service requirements include monthly testing of water softness, chlorine strength, wash titrations, and pH levels, as well as pickup and disposal of a minimum of 30 empty chemical drums. The contractor must provide automated dispensing systems on a loan-free basis and supply various chemicals including alkali builder, detergent, chlorine bleach, oxygen bleach, peracetic acid, and softeners. While the notice invites potential contractors to submit responses, the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed acquisition. No telephone requests will be accepted, and interested parties must provide comprehensive documentation of their expertise and past performance.
Notice text
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with UNX INDUSTRIES INC.   Â
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This requirement is for Laundering Chemical Services at the Richmond VAMC, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23249. The services must meet the following:
Maintenance and installation (if needed) of additional dispensing equipment necessary to deliver the correct chemical formulas to the following equipment, which includes, but not limited to the (1) Milnor 6 pocket Continues Batch Washer, (2) Milinor 600LB extractor Washer and (3) Milnor 100lb washer.
Perform and record the following monthly:
a. Water Softness
b. Chlorine Strength
c. Wash titrations verifying each formula on each machine
d. pH testing of washed linens
Contractor will be responsible for pickup and disposal of empty chemical drums. A minimum quantity of 30 drums will be required for pickup and disposal. Contractor will coordinate the pickup and disposal of the drums.
The contractor will continue to supply, on a loan-free basis, the use of automated dispensing systems, specifically (1) Deltatron injection system for the conventional washers, and (1) Tunneltron injection system for the tunnel washer.
The contractor shall provide documentation of all chemical formulas for linen classifications in a book to be used to verify formulas on a random basis. The contractor is expected to supply all chemicals and maintain a modern chemical delivery system that provides proof of delivery to each washer and can be monitored online. The chemicals included in this SOW are as follows:
Alkali Builder
Detergent
Chlorine Bleach
Oxygen Bleach
Peracetic Acid
Sour
Softener
Period of performance will be for the period 02/28/2025 02/27/2026 with 3 option years.   Â
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Justification for this sole source procurement is in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) soliciting from a single source. Â
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This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any business that believes it can meet these requirements and possesses relevant past experience and expertise may give written notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. Responses will be considered by the Government, however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.         Â
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NAICS Code 325611/ 1,100 employees.   Â
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Responses received by 09:00 am est on 02/15/2025 will be considered by the Government. Inquiries shall be emailed to stephen.nassan@va.gov. No telephone request will be accepted.   Â
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24625Q0412.docx | DOCX document |
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