Sources Sought- Laundry_Services_Taos_Picuris_Service_Unit
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- ACQ-IHS-2026-U-00798
- Agency
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Indian Health Service
Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812332 Industrial Launderers
- PSC
- S209 Housekeeping- Laundry/Drycleaning
- Place of performance
- Taos, New Mexico 87571, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Area Office, is conducting a sources sought notice for commercial laundry services at the Taos-Picuris Service Unit, with responses due by August 24, 2026; the notice anticipates an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, with fallback to a total small business set-aside if market research determines ISBEE cannot fulfill requirements.
The contractor will provide weekly pickup, laundering, drying, packaging, and delivery of medical linens and related reusable textile items, including patient gowns, sheets, blankets, curtains, laboratory coats, floor mats, mops, biohazard bags, and other healthcare textiles. All labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, materials, and supplies are the contractor's responsibility. Work is classified under NAICS 812332 (Industrial Launderers); offerors may propose an alternative NAICS code with supporting rationale.
Services must comply with applicable Federal, State, Tribal, OSHA, CDC, and healthcare industry standards. The contractor shall maintain infection control procedures and quality standards to support safe patient care. Respondents claiming Indian Economic Enterprise status must submit the IHS IEE Representation Form and self-certify Indian ownership (51% or greater) and affiliation with a federally recognized tribal entity. Eligibility must be maintained at offer submission, contract award, and throughout performance; any loss of eligibility requires immediate written notification to the Contracting Officer. False or misleading eligibility information violates 18 U.S.C. 1001 and subjects awards to protest.
Notice text
This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.
Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable.
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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of providing the services listed below:
1. NAICS Code: 812332 - Industrial Launderers
a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.
2. Description of request:
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Taos-Picuris Service Unit (TPSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing recurring commercial laundry services. The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to provide weekly pickup, laundering, drying, packaging, and delivery of medical linens and related reusable textile items. Services include laundering patient gowns, sheets, blankets, curtains, laboratory coats, floor mats, mops, biohazard bags, and other healthcare textiles in accordance with applicable Federal, State, Tribal, OSHA, CDC, and healthcare industry standards. The contractor shall maintain infection control procedures and quality standards to support safe patient care.
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Responses to this notice should include the following:
1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).
2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.
4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.
Please submit all requested information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Monday, August 24th, 2026 at 04:30 pm MDT.
Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf |
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