S209--Sources Sought Linen Services (Durham VAMC)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 6, has issued a Sources Sought notice on behalf of the Durham VA Medical Center for linen services. The notice, identified as solicitation number 36C24626Q0549, was posted on April 23, 2026, and seeks to conduct market research on qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive linen services to the medical facility. This is classified as a nonpersonal services contract under Product Service Code S209 (Housekeeping- Laundry/Drycleaning) and NAICS Code 812332 (Industrial Launderers). The contracting office is located in Hampton, Virginia, with Contracting Officer Byron Brown serving as the primary point of contact. Since this is a Sources Sought notice rather than a formal solicitation, the government is gathering information about market capabilities before issuing a competitive request for proposals.

Interested contractors must submit capability statements by April 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time via email to Byron Brown, including company name, address, business size classification, and socioeconomic status designations such as 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, or Veteran-Owned Small Business status. The government seeks vendors to provide linen services under a hybrid-rental model combining both rented and customer-owned goods support, including provision, laundering, inspection, replacement, and delivery of textile items. All laundry services must meet industry standards established by the CDC, OSHA, the Association for Linen Management, and the International Fabricare Institute, ensuring items are cleaned, sanitized, and free of wrinkles, lint, and stains. All responses must include "Linen Services" in the subject line and be submitted to Byron.Brown4@va.gov. There are no set-aside requirements, allowing all eligible businesses regardless of size or socioeconomic status to participate.