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) Healthcare Contracting Division – West (HCD-W) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for Healthcare Environmental Cleaning (HEC) Services at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. This requirement is for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), non-personal services contract to maintain aseptic standards across medical, dental, and veterinary facilities. Quotes are due by February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all management, labor, equipment, and materials for comprehensive medical housekeeping, including:
- Aseptic Cleaning: Specialized cleaning and beautification of patient care areas to prevent infection.
- Waste Management: Collection and transportation of all categories of Infectious Medical Waste (IMW).
- Linen Services: Management of linen pickup and transportation (government provides laundry services).
- Facility Coverage: Services cover 10 specific buildings, including B90, B428, B626, B731, B734, B850, B853, B910, B920, and 3154.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: 5.5 years (Base period + four 1-year options + one 6-month extension)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 08:00 AM PDT
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Size Standard: $22M)
Evaluation
Award will be made using a Past Performance Price Tradeoff process. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capability: Rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis.
- Past Performance: Significantly more important than price.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
Additional Notes
Recent clarifications indicate that local Japanese subcontractors are preferred and must possess (or partner with an entity possessing) the "Iryo Kanren Service Mark." Quotes may be submitted in either US Dollars (USD) or Japanese Yen (JPY). All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.