Healthcare Environmental Cleaning (HEC) Services
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Healthcare Contracting Division – West (HCD-W) is soliciting quotes for Healthcare Environmental Cleaning (HEC) Services at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), non-personal services contract to provide comprehensive medical housekeeping. Quotes are due by February 11, 2026, at 08:00 am PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all management, labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, supplies, and materials for complete medical housekeeping services. This includes aseptic cleaning, protection, and beautification of medical, dental, veterinary, and other patient care facilities across buildings B90, B428, B626, B731, B734, B850, B853, B910, B920, and 3154. Services also encompass management of linen services and all categories of Infectious Medical Waste (IMW). The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details specific cleaning frequencies, standards (RS Levels 0-5), and performance thresholds, including zero infection transmission deficiencies. Housekeeping services are considered mission-essential.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: HT941026Q2005 (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), non-personal services
- Period of Performance: 5.5 years, consisting of a base year, four option years, and a six-month extension (April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Size Standard: $22 Million)
- Place of Performance: Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
- Quotes Due: February 11, 2026, 08:00 am PDT
- Published: February 4, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a "Past Performance Price Tradeoff" basis. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance (more important than price), and Price (evaluated for reasonableness). Offerors must submit quotes electronically, with technical and past performance in separate PDF files, and pricing in both PDF and XLSX formats. Required attachments include the Quote Sheet (Attachment 3), Contractor Teaming Organization (Attachment 1), and Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 2). All businesses must be registered in SAM.gov. Quotes can be submitted in US Dollars or Japanese Yen.
Key Clarifications
Local Japanese subcontractors are permitted and preferred, with specific requirements for "Iryo Kanren Service Mark" if applicable. The contractor is responsible for handling, collecting, and transporting IMW to an assigned storage area, and for linen pickup and transportation (government provides laundry services). Workload metrics are available in Appendix Q of the PWS. The unit of issue for CLINs 5001-010 has been corrected to 'job (6 months)'.