Laundry and Dry Cleaning 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 INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, under the Health And Human Services department, is soliciting offers for Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services for the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, NM. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for a five-year contract. Offers are due March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive laundry and dry-cleaning services, including scheduled and on-call pickup and delivery. Services encompass flatwork, rough dry, finish work, and dry-cleaning. The scope requires the contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, facilities, equipment, supplies, and transportation. Performance standards emphasize timeliness, quality, environmental compliance, and specific handling for healthcare items, including separate washing of microfiber and potentially contaminated items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Duration: Five (5) years, consisting of a 12-month base period and four (4) successive 12-month option periods.
- Base Period: March 16, 2026, to March 15, 2027
- Option Periods: Through March 15, 2031
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: S209 - Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services
- NAICS Code: 812320 – Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Service
- Offer Due Date: March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST
- Published Date: February 19, 2026
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on Technical capability, Past Performance, and Price. The solicitation incorporates FAR provisions 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation).
Additional Notes
- Site Visit: February 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM MST at Shiprock Northern Navajo Medical Center.
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST, submitted to Dallas Begay at dallas.begay@ihs.gov.
- A Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor applies, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for occupations under the Service Contract Act in San Juan County, New Mexico. Bidders must ensure compliance with these rates.
- Contractor employees must wear visible photo identification badges.
- Electronic submission of payment requests is required via www.ipp.gov.