S299--ALEXANDRIA MAT SERVICE
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Alexandria VA Medical Center (AVAMC), is soliciting quotes for Mat Service. This opportunity is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are being requested via Request for Quotation (RFQ) and are due by April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive mat services, including the bi-weekly exchange of floor mats and runners. Mats must meet specific quality and condition standards acceptable to the Alexandria VA Health Care Systems. Key specifications include:
- Mat Types: 43"x6", 3"x10", and 1"x3" floor mats and runners.
- Backing: Smooth backs for tiled areas, gripper backs for carpeted areas.
- Construction: Minimum 3/8" thickness, heavy weight, certified slip-resistant.
- Exterior Mats: Black with wide trap treads, heavy traffic, rubber-backed, dirt and moisture trapping pile entrance mats.
- Condition: Mats must be laundered and returned in good condition, free of stains, tears, and holes. Replacement due to normal wear and tear is at no charge.
- Contractor Responsibility: The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, uniforms, supervision, and non-personal services.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 36C25626Q0514
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A five-year base period with five one-year ordering periods (05/01/2026 - 04/30/2031).
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 812332 (Industrial Launderers) with a size standard of $47M.
- Quotes Due: April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.
- Questions Due: April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.
- Published Date: April 9, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Alexandria VA Medical Center, 2495 Shreveport Highway, Pineville, LA 71360-4044.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical evaluation will be on a 'pass/fail' or 'acceptable/unacceptable' basis, and price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Contact
Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Alan Scanio (alan.scanio@va.gov). Questions regarding the solicitation should also be directed to Mr. Scanio via email. Applicable provisions and clauses include FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation). Full text of provisions and clauses can be accessed at www.acquisition.gov.