Laundry and Linen Rental
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 (IHS), specifically the OK City Area Indian Health SVC, is conducting a Sources Sought for Laundry and Linen Rental services for the Lawton Indian Hospital (LIH) in Lawton, OK. This opportunity is set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE). The primary goal is to provide clean linen for patients and employees. Responses are due May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive laundry and dry cleaning services, including the provision of items, scheduled pickup of soiled laundry, and delivery of clean laundry. Key tasks include:
- Pick-up and Delivery: Scheduled Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Non-scheduled deliveries for missing items are the contractor's responsibility.
- Laundering Process: Sorting and washing according to industry standards and manufacturer recommendations, adhering to CDC Standard Precautions for soiled laundry.
- Finished Laundry: Ensuring items are clean, dry, folded, pressed, with missing buttons/zippers replaced and torn items mended. Preventing contamination.
- Packaging: Grouping, packaging, and labeling finished laundry in linen carts by department to prevent contamination.
Performance Standards
Performance will be evaluated against a Performance-based Matrix (Attachment A-2), focusing on 100% adherence to schedule, quality (color, size, durability), cleanliness, proper packaging, weight accuracy, and delivery ticket accuracy. Nonconforming services may require re-performance at no additional cost.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE)
- Period of Performance: Base Year: November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026, with four (4) one-year option years, extending through October 31, 2030.
- Place of Performance: Lawton Indian Hospital (LIH), Lawton, OK.
- Response Due: May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 14, 2026, 3:04 PM EDT
Special Requirements
- Contractor Furnished: All personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment (e.g., detergents, packaging, scrubs, rugs).
- Government Furnished: Only curtains for cleaning.
- Facility Requirements: Contractor's facility must meet the American Institute of Architects' "Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities."
- Qualifications: Compliance with JCAHO, CDC guidelines for isolation precautions and laundry in healthcare facilities, OSHA regulations, and HLAC certification.
- Security: Contractor personnel require visitor passes, comply with hospital security, and the facility is tobacco/smoke-free.
- Information Security: No disclosure of hospital operations information.
- Deliveries: No deliveries after 4:15 p.m. Drivers need valid ID. A toll-free number for service calls (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F) is required.
- Reporting: Delivery tickets with each delivery; wash formulas, drying specifications, and schedules to the Project Officer.