NNMC - Uniform Service for Housekeeping Department.
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 Indian Health Service, Navajo Area, Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico, anticipates issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Uniform Service for its Housekeeping Department. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The RFQ is expected to be issued on or by February 13, 2026, with quotes due by February 27, 2026, 4 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive uniform services, including:
- Rental and Laundering: Providing new garments, weekly pickup of soiled items, and drop-off of laundered garments (shirts and pants on hangers).
- Supply Management: Providing soil bins and hanging racks as needed.
- Garment Maintenance: Pre-laundry inspection for damages, minor repairs (up to quarter-sized holes/tears), and reporting noticeably stained garments.
- Replacement: Automatic replacement of garments reaching end-of-life (18-24 months) with a higher-grade item.
- Emblems: Department and name emblems are an additional cost if requested.
- Performance Standards: Weekly pickups/drop-offs, garment protection for loss/damage at $0.10 per garment per week.
- Coordination: Contractor to coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on uniform changes and notify of pickup schedule changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (RFQ No. 75H71026Q00077)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 812320 – Laundry and Drycleaning Services (Small Business Size Standard: $8M)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One (1) base year plus four (4) option years.
- RFQ Issuance: On or by February 13, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 27, 2026, 4 PM MST
- Place of Performance: Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, NM 87420
Evaluation Factors
Evaluation may include technical capability to meet government needs, past performance, and price.
Additional Requirements
Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission and award. A local uniform facility within 50 miles is a key assumption.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Beverly Begay, Purchasing Agent, at beverly.begay@ihs.gov.