Canadian Laundry Services at Fort Riley, Kansas
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 the Army, W6QM MICC-FT RILEY, is soliciting proposals for Canadian Laundry Services at Fort Riley, Kansas. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires pick-up/drop-off laundry services three times per week for 371 members of the Department of National Defense (DND) of Canada. The service period is from March 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive laundry services for up to 1113 bags of laundry weekly. Services include washing, drying, and disinfecting uniforms, clothing, blankets, linen, and laundry bags. Items must be returned in their original bags, completely dry, and free of moisture, maintaining their original appearance with minimal fading, wrinkling, or shrinking. Spots and stains should be removed where practical. A 48-hour turnaround time is required. The contractor must establish a lost-and-found procedure and minimize incidents of lost, stolen, or damaged items. The laundry facility must be off-site, within 100km (62 miles) of Fort Riley, and vehicles must be clean with enclosed cargo hulls. The contractor must operate 24 hours a day, 6 days a week to meet turnaround times.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quote (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 812332, Industrial Launderers (Size Standard: $47M)
- Place of Performance: Fort Riley, Kansas
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 10, 2026, at 10:00 CDT
- RFQ Submission Deadline: February 17, 2026, at 10:00 CST
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical Capability, Schedule, and Contractor Past Performance.
- Offerors must submit their best terms as proposals will be evaluated without discussions.
- Offerors must have certified FAR 52.204-24, 52.204-25, and 52.204-26 at SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer or provide copies.
- Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov with the identified NAICS code prior to award.
Special Requirements & Notes
The contractor must be cleared for entry onto Fort Riley, Kansas, and comply with all applicable laws, including OSHA and Army regulations. A Quality Control Plan (CQCP) is required. Contractor and employees must comply with Anti-Terrorism/Operations Security (AT/OPSEC) requirements, including background checks and specific training. Work is generally limited to 0800-1600, Monday through Friday, with U.S. holidays not worked, unless prior approval is obtained. A Wage Determination (WD 2015-5337 rev28) for Kansas Counties of Pottawatomie, Riley, is provided, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act, which bidders must use for accurate labor cost estimation.