S209--EMS Laundry Services
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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 Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 17, is soliciting proposals for EMS Laundry Services for the VA Health Care System in El Paso, TX. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and will be awarded based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Offers are due by March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing a complete laundry plant, labor, supervision, management, supplies, equipment, and materials for comprehensive laundry and linen services. This includes the pick-up and delivery of soiled and clean linens, uniforms, clothing, and mops twice weekly (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Services encompass laundering, conditioning, ironing, folding, and hanging of various textile items, maintaining sanitary conditions, and meeting established quality standards. The contractor must also provide an adequate supply of clean uniforms for maintenance employees and have a contingency plan for service continuity. Compliance with NARA records management language is required.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Products and Services.
- Duration: A Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with four (4) Option Years.
- Estimated Value: The base year is estimated at $8 Million.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) / SBA.
- Product Service Code (PSC): S209 (Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services).
- NAICS Code: 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services).
- Wage Determination: The Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-5229, Revision 28, applies to this contract. Bidders must account for minimum wage rates and fringe benefits, including $5.55 per hour for Health & Welfare, paid sick leave under EO 13706, and minimum wage under EO 13658.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.
- Technical Questions Due: February 20, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Sherine.Brooks@va.gov.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Required Submissions: Complete offer including SF 1449, Price/Cost Schedule, Capability Statement, and references.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Sherine Brooks, Contract Specialist
- Email: Sherine.Brooks@va.gov
- Phone: 254-899-6034
Additional Notes
FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 are incorporated by reference. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Tungsten Network.