Laundry Services NHDP
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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 Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for non-personal Laundry Services for the National Hansen's Disease Program (NHDP) site in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This notice aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing these services. Responses are due by March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive non-personal laundry services, including washing, drying, folding, and separating linens, towels, quilts, bath mats, and shower curtains for dormitory and clinical spaces. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary supplies and equipment. Laundry pick-up is scheduled for Tuesdays and drop-off for Thursdays, with a maximum of 24 cycles per 12-month period. The estimated workload is 100 items or 60 pounds of linen per week. The government will provide the items to be laundered, infectious waste bags, and storage space.
Period & Place of Performance
The anticipated contract will include a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, with an estimated start date of April 26, 2026. Services will be performed at 9181 Interline Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during core hours of 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays.
Special Requirements
Key requirements include adherence to Federal Records Management laws (Federal Records Act, NARA), mandatory HRSA Records Management Training for all employees accessing Federal or PII, and OSHA/CDC training for key personnel regarding communicable diseases. Contractors must also comply with baseline security requirements, including safeguarding sensitive information, privacy, CUI regulations, data encryption, and incident response protocols. All products and services must meet Section 508 accessibility standards.
Contract Details & Submission
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research, not a solicitation. The NAICS Code is 812332 - Industrial Launderers, with a size standard of $47.0 million. The government is specifically seeking responses from small businesses, including 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, VOSB, and WOSB categories.
Interested small businesses must submit capability statements demonstrating experience in providing non-personal laundry services. Responses, limited to 5 pages (excluding cover), must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and sent to Jason Bonilla (JBonilla@hrsa.gov). A cover page must include specific business information and validation of small business status.
Response Deadline
Responses are due by March 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.