Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services

SOL #: 75H71026Q00075Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
Indian Health Service
NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
WINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, United States

Place of Performance

Shiprock, NM

NAICS

Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) (812320)

PSC

Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services (S209)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 19, 2026
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Last Updated
Feb 27, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 4, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services for the Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, NM. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract will cover comprehensive laundry and dry-cleaning services, including pickup and delivery. Offers are due by March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supervision, facilities, equipment, supplies, and transportation for scheduled and on-call pickup and delivery of laundry services. This includes flatwork, rough dry, finish work, and dry-cleaning. Services must meet specific performance standards outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), covering aspects like timeliness, environmental compliance, product quality (e.g., clean, dry, folded, defect-free items), and business relationship. Special attention is required for washing microfiber items separately, handling potentially contaminated items, and ensuring complete separation of NNMC laundry. Contractor facilities must meet healthcare design and construction guidelines and pass government inspections.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
  • NAICS Code: 812320 – Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Service
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business
  • Period of Performance: A five-year contract, consisting of a 12-month base period (March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2027) and four successive 12-month option periods, extending through March 15, 2031.
  • Place of Performance: Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Site Visit: A site visit was held on February 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM MST at NNMC.
  • Questions Due: Questions were due by February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST. Amendments have added "Attachment C Questions and Answers Part I" and "Part II."
  • Offer Due Date: March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
  • Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
  • Instructions: The solicitation incorporates FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses by reference. Offerors must adhere to revised Section 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers, which now includes addenda. Electronic submission of payment requests is required via www.ipp.gov.

Special Requirements & Notes

Bidders must account for the Wage Determination (No. 2015-5445, Revision No. 27) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, which establishes minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act for San Juan County, NM. This directly impacts labor costs and proposal pricing. The contractor must provide visible photo identification badges for employees, a Contingency Plan, and a plan to continue service during labor disputes. The government will provide clean linen carts and a soiled linen room.

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