S209--Linen/Laundry Services - Northeast Ohio VA Medical System Cleveland VA Medical Center and Supported CBOCs

Award Notice

• Award Number: 36C25026D0043

• Award Date: 02-26-2026

• Award Amount: $6,640,858.92

• Awardee: REINO LINEN SERVICE, INC.

• Contractor UEI: UHHMGD8HLRM5

• Awardee Address: 119 S MAIN ST, GIBSONBURG, OH 43431

• Solicitation Number: 36C25026Q0246

• Product Service Code (PSC): S209 (Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Services)

• NAICS Code: 812331 (Linen and Uniform Rental)

• Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office - NCO 10, 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210, Kettering OH 45409-1337

• Point of Contact: Josh Kovar, Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov

Linen/Laundry Services for the Northeast Ohio VA Medical System (Cleveland VA Medical Center and Supported CBOCs)

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions submitted by industry regarding Solicitation 36C25026Q0246 for Linen/Laundry Services at the Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System.

• Subcontracting Plan Requirement: A subcontracting plan is required for all prime contractors classified as large businesses, even if they perform 100% of the work. This is in accordance with FAR 52.219-9.
• Determining Large Business Status: Vendors unsure of their classification for NAICS code 812331 should log into SAM.gov, navigate to Entity Registration > Reps and Certs (FAR/DFARS) > FAR 52.219-1. If the NAICS code is not listed or shows an 'N' (not a small business), the firm is considered a large business for this requirement. A 'Y' indicates small business status.

This clarification confirms the mandatory requirement for a subcontracting plan for large businesses, impacting proposal preparation for those firms. No changes to submission deadlines or other solicitation requirements are indicated.

Solicitation

This is a solicitation for commercial items (RFQ) for Linen/Laundry Services for the Northeast Ohio VA Healthcare System, including the Cleveland VA Medical Center and supported Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The procurement is for Full and Open Competition.

• Comprehensive linen supply services: pick-up, processing (sorting, washing, drying, ironing, finishing), delivery, and quality control of linen items.

• Services include general linen items, patient clothing, surgical items, uniforms, lab coats, specialty items (slings, cubicle curtains, etc.), and distribution to various VA facilities and CBOCs.

• Contractor must maintain physical separation of clean and soiled linen facilities, use EPA-approved germicides, and adhere to industry standards (NAILM, IFI, TRSA) and regulatory guidelines (JCAHO, OSHA, CDC).

• Specific requirements for handling patient slings, including a tracking system.

• Contractor must provide all necessary materials, vehicles, and carts.

• A 48-hour par level of linen must be maintained on-site for sustainability.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

• Period of Performance: Base (04/01/2026 – 12/31/2026) with three Option Years (2027, 2028, 2029).

• Guaranteed Minimum: $250,000.00 (for the initial fiscal year).

• Maximum Total Value: $8,900,000.00 (inclusive of base and options).

• Response Date/Time: 02-13-2026, 13:30 Eastern Time.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov.

• Pricing must be provided in the attached Excel file (Price-Cost_Schedule-26Q0246.xls).

• Evaluation will be based on a comparative evaluation of Technical Capability, Cost and Pricing Structure, Corporate Experience and Past Performance, and Administrative and Compliance Factors.

• This solicitation is not set aside; it is Full and Open Competition.

• NAICS Code: 812331 (Linen Supply), Small Business Size Standard: $40.0 Million.

• The government reserves the right to add or remove facilities and adjust quantities.

• Offerors must acknowledge and concur with all amendments.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed pricing information for various services and items across multiple contract periods, including a base period and three option years. It outlines the CLIN/SLIN structure, estimated quantities, unit measures, unit prices, and total prices for each item.

• Base Period (4/1/2026 - 12/31/2026): Details pricing for general linen items, patient clothing (scrub shirts, pants, warm-ups, dresses, lab coats, barrier lab coats), housekeepers/warehouse/dietary/engineering/painters uniforms, specialty items (slings, cubicle curtains, table skirts/clothes, napkins, hover mats, mops, aprons, hypoallergenic packs), uniform purchases, and loss charges.
• Option Year 1 (1/1/2027 - 12/31/2027): Similar item breakdown as the base period, with updated quantities and total prices.
• Option Year 2 (1/1/2028 - 12/31/2028): Pricing structure mirrors Option Year 1.
• Option Year 3 (1/1/2029 - 12/31/2029): Pricing structure mirrors Option Year 1 and 2, with some quantity and total price adjustments.
• CBOC Distribution: Includes pricing for "alEX CBOC Distribution" and "CBOC Non-alEx Distribution" services, detailing visits per year, frequency, and cost per visit.
• Special Service Pricing: Indicates where special service pricing may apply for certain items (e.g., Scrub Shirts, Scrub Pants) and refers to specific line items for details.
• Total Contract Value: The sum of all periods is provided, with Net Present Values calculated for each period based on a discount rate.

This pricing sheet is crucial for bidders to understand the cost structure and estimated values for each service and item across the entire performance period. Bidders must use this information to formulate their proposals, ensuring they account for all listed items, quantities, and potential special service charges. The document also specifies that vendors should invoice only for actual services rendered and for CLINs/SLINs identified in the contract, unless modifications are issued. It highlights that some identified quantities are estimates.