S209--Laundry and Linen Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking a small business contractor to provide comprehensive medical laundry services for the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The solicitation (36C24625Q0673) requires a contractor to handle daily pick-up, washing, drying, pressing, folding, and delivery of various medical linens and textiles, including tablecloths, employee uniforms, sheets, privacy curtains, towels, and surgical gowns. Contractors must maintain strict hygiene standards, comply with Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) guidelines, and demonstrate a 48-hour turnaround time for processed items. The evaluation will be based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with a focus on the contractor's ability to segregate clean and soiled linens effectively. Quotes are due by May 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with submissions to be made electronically.

The contract is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value of $8 million, covering a base period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, and including four potential one-year option periods through May 31, 2030. The facility processes approximately 3,000 pounds of soiled linen daily, totaling 14,000-15,000 pounds weekly, with an annual service volume of about 920,000 pounds. The place of performance is located in Asheville, North Carolina (ZIP code 28805), and the contract will operate under NAICS code 812320 for Drycleaning and Laundry Services and Product Service Code S209 for Housekeeping-Laundry/Drycleaning. Wage rates for workers will be determined by the U.S. Department of Labor's wage determination for Buncombe County, North Carolina, which provides detailed hourly rates and benefits for various job classifications. The contract will require compliance with VHA Directive 1850.03 - Textile Care Management, ensuring robust infection prevention and control practices.