LINEN PROCESSING SERVICES FOR PINE RIDGE IHS HOSPITAL
Overview
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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 Great Plains Area Indian Health Service (IHS) Pine Ridge IHS Hospital is soliciting quotes for Linen Processing Services under a Firm-Fixed Price, Commercial Item, Purchase Order. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for services at the Pine Ridge, South Dakota facility. Quotes are due by July 3, 2026, at 12:00 pm MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive linen processing services for the 45-bed Pine Ridge IHS Hospital, which processes approximately 27,000 pounds of soiled linen monthly. This includes managing, supervising, and providing all labor, transportation, equipment, supplies, packaging, documentation, and quality controls for the collection and delivery of laundry. Services must comply with accepted standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Deliveries are required twice weekly (Monday and Thursday) to the hospital loading dock, utilizing a closed, sterilized delivery vehicle. This is a non-personal services contract, and the contractor must possess a South Dakota business license.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 75H70626Q00141
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Non-Personal Services
- Period of Performance: One year from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 812332, Industrial Launderers (Size Standard: $47 million)
- Place of Performance: Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Submission Requirements
- Quotes must be submitted electronically to mary.sarenana@ihs.gov.
- Deadline: July 3, 2026, at 12:00 pm MST.
- Quotes must be on company letterhead, signed, dated, and include: the solicitation number, closing date, company contact information, a technical description of services, warranty terms, price, "remit to" address, acknowledgment of any amendments, and past performance information.
- Offerors must be registered with SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Taxpayer Identifying Number (TIN).
- Quotes must remain firm for at least 60 days from receipt by the Government.
- Questions regarding this solicitation are due by June 18, 2026, at 12:00 pm MST.
Evaluation Criteria (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable - LPTA)
Award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror whose quote is technically acceptable. Proposals will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis in the following order:
- Technical Capability: Evaluated on the ability to meet all PWS processes and benchmarks, possession of a South Dakota business license, and adherence to the PWS schedule.
- Past Performance: Requires a minimum of three relevant references within the last three years, with at least two for healthcare laundry services. A "Neutral" rating will be given for no relevant past performance.
- Price: Evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, and balance against the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE).
Additional Notes
- All quoted unit pricing must be all-inclusive of travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, taxes, and all other costs pertinent to contract performance.
- Invoicing will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Offerors are encouraged to register or ensure their accounts are current.