8405--NFS Uniforms - Hines
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, is soliciting quotes for Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) Uniforms. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) prepared under FAR subpart 12.202. The opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 17, 2026, at 09:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for uniforms for the Nutrition and Food Services department. Specific items include Unisex Polo shirts (with designated logo and flag details) and Cargo Work Pants (in various waist and inseam sizes). The procurement also includes specific NFS and SUPERVISOR embroidery. Bidders must complete columns G and H in the provided "NFS Uniform Pricing Spreadsheet" and refer to "Patch Images - NFS Uniforms" for visual details. Delivery of all items is required no later than 30 days after receipt of order to the Hines Warehouse in Hines, IL.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 315120 (Clothing Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 850 Employees
- PSC Code: 8405 (Outerwear, Men's)
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Hines Warehouse, Building 220, 5000 South 5th Ave, Hines, IL 60141, UNITED STATES
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: February 17, 2026, 09:00 AM local time.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be sent via email to brandon.harris@va.gov.
- Sample Materials: Required and must be submitted to the Place of Delivery (Hines Warehouse) no later than the quote submission deadline.
- Quote Requirements: Submissions must include the solicitation number, Offeror's name/address/UEI, information for evaluation factors, completed representations and certifications (excluding SAM-collected data), and a statement accepting the terms and conditions or listing exceptions with rationale.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of Price, Product Quality, and Past Performance.
- Applicable Regulations: This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12.202.
Point of Contact
- Brandon Harris, Contracting Officer, brandon.harris@va.gov