Laundry Chemicals and 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 Department of Justice, specifically FEDERAL PRISON INDUSTRIES, INC, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP SV0203-26) for Laundry Chemicals and Services. This opportunity seeks an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Economic Price Adjustment to supply laundry chemicals and dispensing equipment for UNICOR Laundry Operations at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, and Eglin Air Force Base, FL. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due Friday, June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all required laundry chemicals (e.g., High Strength Chlorine Destainer, Strong Alkali Builder, Neutral Liquid Detergent, Laundry Sour, Chlorine Remover, Oxygen Bleach, Solvent Pre-Spotter, Detergent Booster, Low Temperature Enzyme Detergent) in specified liquid containers (55-gallon drums and 5-gallon containers). Key requirements include furnishing, delivering, installing, programming, and maintaining an automatically metered dispensing system capable of simultaneous operation across all machines, with an alarm for dispensing issues. Packaging must comply with ASTM D-3951-95 standards, and current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be accessible. Contractor personnel must adhere to physical security guidelines and pass background checks.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with Economic Price Adjustment.
- Period of Performance: One base year and four one-year options, totaling up to five years.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 325611, size standard 1,100 employees).
- Delivery: Desired within 10 calendar days for individual orders; best delivery time is an evaluation factor.
- Shipping: FOB Origin, Freight Prepaid and Add (ORG).
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Questions Due: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Proposal Due: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to elizabeth.mcnealy@usdoj.gov. Offers must include Solicitation No. SV0203-26, offeror details, a technical description, warranty terms, price, and acknowledgment of all amendments. Offers shall be submitted on the SF-1449. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with non-price factors approximately equal to price. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days and submit at least three Business Management Questionnaires for past performance evaluation. Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for updates.
Additional Notes
Questions must be submitted via email; no phone calls will be accepted. Answers will be posted as an amendment on SAM.gov. Offerors must be registered and active in SAM.gov.