S209--NEW (B+4) | ELP EMS Laundry Services
Overview
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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, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (36C25726Q0179) for EMS Laundry Services for the El Paso VA Medical Center. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. An amendment (0001) has been issued, providing answers to technical questions and updating the Price Schedule. Offers are due by January 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contract requires comprehensive laundry and linen services, including:
- Furnishing a physical laundry plant, labor, supervision, supplies, equipment, and vehicles.
- Performing laundering of articles under sanitary conditions, meeting established quality and performance standards.
- Pickup and delivery of soiled and clean linen, uniforms, garments, and mops.
- Specific processing requirements for various item types (flatwork, hangers, tumbled dry, bulk).
- Maintaining an adequate supply of clean uniforms for maintenance employees.
- Adherence to Association for Linen Management (ALM) and accepted industry standards, and NARA records management requirements. The place of performance is the El Paso VA Medical Center, 5001 N. Piedras Street, El Paso, TX 79930.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) plus four (4) option years.
- Estimated Value: Approximately $8 Million (indicated in Block 10 of the solicitation).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- NAICS Code: 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services).
- Product Service Code: S209 (Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Via email to Sherine.Brooks@va.gov with a specific subject line.
- Evaluation: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, Price/Cost Schedule (updated by Amendment 0001), completed VAAR Clause 852.219-75, a Capability Statement, and a list of three similar past performance references.
Amendment 0001
This amendment provides answers to technical questions received from potential bidders and updates the Price Schedule. Bidders must refer to the updated Price Schedule and the provided Q&A for revised information. The due date for offers remains unchanged.
Point of Contact
Sherine Brooks, Contract Specialist, Sherine.Brooks@va.gov, 254-899-6034.