Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services Fort Hood, Texas
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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 is soliciting proposals for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services at Fort Hood, Texas. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contractor will operate and manage Laundry Distribution and Collection Point(s) for government-owned items, ensuring cleanliness, proper handling, and accountability. Proposals are due by March 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive laundry and dry-cleaning services for a wide range of government-owned items, including:
- Linens: Sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and mattress covers/pads.
- Sleeping Systems: Sleeping bags, bivy covers, and patrol bags (for TRADOC installations).
- Food Service Items: Towels, hotpads, cook whites, aprons, napkins, tablecloths, and uniforms (for Government Operated DFACs).
- Specialty Items: Clothing for deceased military personnel, chaplain vestments, ceremonial uniforms (for military funerals or presidential inaugurations), draperies, flags, organizational colors, and Class A uniform components.
Services include drop-off, pick-up, direct exchange, accountability, washing, drying, packaging, and minor damage repair or replacement. All items must be thoroughly cleaned, properly folded and bundled, and free of damage, adhering to specific linen specifications (Attachment 7).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031 (5 years)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 812332 – Industrial Launders
- Size Standard: $47 Million
- Place of Performance: Fort Hood, Texas
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The contractor must maintain a robust accountability system, develop a Quality Control Program (QCP), and ensure personnel compliance with various training (Antiterrorism, iWatch, OPSEC, TARP, CTIP) and appearance standards. Performance standards include a 5-business day turnaround for standard items and 3-business days for military funeral uniforms/deceased personnel clothing. Deliverables include daily laundry tickets, workload data trackers, rework/damage/lost item trackers, pickup/delivery schedules, and performance management reviews (Attachment 6). Bidders must review the Wage Determination (No. 2015-5237, Rev. 29) for labor cost calculations.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: March 10, 2026, 11:59 PM CST
- Questions Due: March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
- Submission Method: Via email to Ruth Adewole (ruth.adewole.civ@army.mil) and MSG Justin Mansfield (justin.j.mansfield.mil@army.mil).
- Evaluation: The Contracting Officer intends to make an award without discussions.
Important Attachments
Bidders should carefully review:
- Attachment 7 - Linen Specifications: Detailed product requirements.
- Attachment 8 - Estimated Workload Updated & Technical Exhibit A - Workload Data Tracker: Estimated quantities and detailed pricing breakdowns.
- Attachment 12 - Pick up and Delivery Schedule: Logistical requirements.
- Attachment 5 - Performance Requirements Summary: Measurable performance standards and remedies.
- Attachment 6 - Deliverable Schedule and Formats: Reporting obligations.
- Wage Determination: Minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.