European Healthcare Environmental Cleaning (HEC) Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for European Healthcare Environmental Cleaning (HEC) Services and linen operations in Germany. This market research aims to gather information on industry capabilities for highly specialized services at locations including Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC), MEDDACB Bavaria, and Rhine Ordinance Medical Center (ROBMC). There is no set-aside specified for this notice.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The DHA seeks to understand the market's ability to provide a full range of HEC services, including cleanliness, disinfection, aesthetic maintenance, linen laundry, and Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) services. The scope also encompasses management activities such as planning, scheduling, cost accounting, quality control, and performance management. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines objectives for infection control and cleaning optimization.
Locations & Timeline
Services are anticipated at LRMC and its outlying clinics, MEDDACB Bavaria and its outlying health, dental, and veterinary clinics, and ROBMC, Weilerbach, Germany. The "Total Square Meters by Region" document provides scale details. The anticipated period of performance includes a 30-day phase-in from September 1 to September 30, 2026, followed by five one-year ordering periods extending through September 30, 2031. Tentative site visits are scheduled for July 21, 2026 (LRMC, ROBMC) and July 23, 2026 (Bavaria Clinics).
Required Capabilities & Submission
The government is seeking information on capabilities and qualifications, including OCONUS experience and specific certifications (e.g., CHESP, CESE, Meisterbrief, Gesellenbrief). Interested businesses must complete the "Sources Sought Questionnaire," detailing at least one (up to three) past HEC contracts, including location, service types, facility size, vendor's role, and performance dates. Vendors should also indicate interest in site visits and can ask PWS clarification questions. Responses are limited to 10 pages and must be in English.
Response Details
Response Due: March 23, 2026, 5 PM Eastern Time. Submission: Electronically to Hyun Townsley (hyun.j.townsley.civ@health.mil) and Elena Raspitha (elena.m.raspitha.civ@health.mil). Disclaimer: This is not a solicitation, and the Government will not pay for information submitted.