Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service Amendment 3
Overview
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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, MICC-FT BENNING, is seeking proposals for Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services at Fort Benning, GA. This opportunity, issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Amendment 3, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The services involve operating and managing Laundry Distribution and Collection Points, and providing comprehensive laundry and dry cleaning for various military components and associated entities. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope of Work
The contractor shall operate and manage Laundry Distribution and Collection Point(s) for the issue, receipt, requisition, exchange, warehousing, and turn-in of linens, in accordance with AR 210-130, AR 710-4, and other regulatory requirements. This includes maintaining an accountability system for linens and other items submitted for services. The services support organizational health, sanitation, and meal preparation attire for Active and Reserve components.
Key requirements include:
- Phase-In/Phase-Out services.
- Laundry for linen items, specialty items, and sleeping systems for TRADOC installations.
- Dry cleaning for Chaplain Vestments and Ceremonial Uniforms (for military funerals or presidential inaugurations).
- Specific clothing items for Auburn University, Columbus University, and WHINSEC.
- The latest amendment (0003) removed services for Muscogee County Headquarters JROTC, USPFO Atlanta, and COMMANDING GENERAL (original CLINs 3, 5, and 8).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: A Base Ordering Period from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with multiple option periods extending through December 31, 2031. The total contract duration, including options, shall not exceed 5 years and 6 months.
- Minimum Obligation: 32,000 pieces for the first Task Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 812320 (Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services) with a size standard of $8,000,000.00.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission only to usarmy.benning.accmicc.mbx.micc-proposals@army.mil. Hard copies will not be accepted. Proposals must include an original and a redacted copy.
- Proposal Format: Total proposal not to exceed 25 pages, with specific limits for Volume I (Technical Submission - PDF, 15 pages max), Volume II (Price Data - Excel and SF1449, 15 pages max), and Volume III (Past Performance - PDF, 3 pages max).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical and Past Performance.
- Offer Validity: Quotes must be valid for 120 days.
- Past Events: A site visit was held on March 30, 2026. Questions were due by April 1, 2026, with answers published on April 7, 2026.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
Amendment 0003, posted April 7, 2026, updated solicitation attachments 5, 7, and 8, removed "Attachment nine verbiage" from CLINs, removed original CLINs 3, 5, and 8 (Muscogee JROTC, USPFO Atlanta, Commanding General services), answered vendor questions, and removed clause 52.219-30. It also confirmed the offer due date and clarified that the government will not provide an on-post facility. The incumbent contractor was CLS Medical Incorporated, with a past contract value of $17,588,665.42.
Contact Information
- Primary: Maleaha Owen (maleaha.l.owen.civ@army.mil, 520-687-1417)
- Secondary: Jackie D. Peacock (jackie.d.peacock.civ@army.mil, 5206695270)