SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Laundry Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (IHS), Gallup Service Unit, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for Laundry Services in Tonalea, AZ. This includes flat and rough dry finish work, laundry, dry cleaning, and associated pick-up and delivery. Responses are due by March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is issued by the IHS Navajo Area Indian Health Service to conduct market research (FAR 10.001) and identify prospective sources for comprehensive laundry and dry cleaning services. The service requires pick-up of soiled laundry from the facility and delivery of clean laundry back to the facility. The primary goal is to determine the contracting office’s acquisition strategy, including competition, potential set-asides, and the identification of Indian-owned economic enterprises. The applicable NAICS code is 812320 – Drycleaning and Laundry Services (Except Coin-Operated), with a small business size standard of $8.0 million.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties qualified to perform these services must submit a response via email to Flora Washington (flora.washington@ihs.gov) by the deadline. The email subject line must be "SSN – Laundry Services, IHS1524310". Submissions must include, at a minimum:
- Company Profile: UEI, name, address, primary POC, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described government requirement, potentially including current/past performance or established contracts (GSA/VA Schedule).
- IEE Representation Form: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian-owned Economic Enterprise (IEE) status, the attached IHS IEE Representation Form must be completed and submitted. This form is critical for self-certifying eligibility under the Buy Indian Act.
Important Information
This is not a solicitation and is for market research purposes only. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Offerors are required to be registered in SAM.gov at the time an offer or quotation is submitted for future solicitations. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided regarding submissions.