Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services - Bridge
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 Department of the Army, MICC-West Point, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. While the Government currently intends to award a 12-month sole-source bridge contract to PENN Enterprises Inc. starting July 30, 2026, this notice seeks to identify vendors capable of performing these services to support a potential competitive procurement. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Purpose
This is a market research effort to assess industry capabilities and determine if a competitive solicitation is feasible. The Government highly encourages all interested businesses (large and small) to respond, particularly small businesses across all socioeconomic categories, to demonstrate their ability to meet requirements at a fair market price and support a potential set-aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive laundry and dry cleaning services, including the operation of a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) plant and associated call offices. Services encompass:
- Managerial, administrative, and supervisory personnel provision.
- Performance of laundry and dry cleaning, maintenance, repair, and operational functions.
- Pickup and delivery services across the post.
- Specific services: Organizational, Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), Individual Piece Rate (IPR) Cash and Carry, USCC/USMAPS Cadet L&DC, Custodial Service, Grounds Maintenance, Facilities Upkeep, Equipment Maintenance, Call Office Operations, Claims Processing.
- Performance standards include strict cleanliness, turnaround times (e.g., 1 workday for MTF, 2 business days for Cadets), and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) ranging from 90% to 100%.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (current intent for sole-source bridge)
- Anticipated Bridge Duration: 12 months, beginning July 30, 2026
- NAICS: 812332 - Industrial Launderers (Size Standard: $47 million)
- Set-Aside: None specified; seeking information to support a potential set-aside.
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: June 8, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Identification of conditions restricting competition and alternatives.
- Firm details: name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, business size, small business status/certifications.
- Interest in competing as prime, and any subcontracting/JV/teaming plans.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Information on commercial availability and pricing.
- Recommendations on structuring requirements for competition, including small businesses.
- Recommendations to improve the Army's approach/specifications/draft PWS.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not commit the Government to a contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.