SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for Laundry Cleaning Services of JSLIST Suite and Other Items
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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 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA), on behalf of the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, has issued a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI). This market research aims to identify capable contractors for Laundry Cleaning Services of Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology (JSLIST) suits and other training items. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive laundry services for soiled items generated from training exercises. This includes:
- Picking up soiled laundry from USAMRICD (Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD).
- Verifying quantities of items received.
- Cleaning items, such as JSLIST suits, barrack bags, rags, huck towels, head harnesses, gloves, glove liners, and laundry bags, according to specified procedures.
- Removing soil and stains within specified limitations.
- Folding, bundling, and packing cleaned items.
- Replacing damaged or lost items at no cost to the government (specific requirements for JSLIST suits and head harnesses).
- Delivering clean laundry and associated documentation.
Specific cleaning instructions for JSLIST suits include no starch, bleach, or dry cleaning; tumble dry low or air dry. Delivery of clean laundry is expected within seven business days of pick-up. The contractor must provide all transportation, vehicles, and equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes.
- NAICS Code: 812320 (Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services) with a size standard of $8M.
- Product Service Code (PSC): S209 (Housekeeping).
- Anticipated Period of Performance: One (1) twelve-month base year and four (4) twelve-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to determine if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns.
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Published: February 13, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
Contractors must:
- Be located to facilitate pick-up and drop-off at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, E2900 Ricketts Point Road, Gunpowder, Maryland 21010, during regular business hours (0830-1530 EST) Monday through Friday.
- Utilize commercial practices for washing, drying, and folding these types of items.
- Possess sufficient drying capacity for the types and quantities of items.
- Ensure contractor personnel comply with installation access and security requirements, including background checks, and be escorted by USAMRICD employees while on-site.
Response Instructions
Interested organizations with the potential capacity to perform these services should submit a white paper (limited to 4 pages). The white paper must include:
- Company Name and Address
- CAGE Code
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- Company business size by NAICS code
- Small Business Type(s)
- How the eligibility requirements are met
- Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification (Name, Telephone Number, and Email Address)
- Teaming Partners (if applicable)
All white papers shall be submitted via email to Monica Perez at monica.c.perez3.civ@health.mil.