J036--CAVHS Laundry Maintenance and Services
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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 16, has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract for Laundry Maintenance and Services at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS). The award, valued at $2,886,973.20, was made to R. W. MARTIN AND SONS INC. on May 5, 2026, under Award Number 36C25626P0611. This opportunity was a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Original Solicitation (36C25626Q0494)
The original solicitation sought a comprehensive Total Managed Maintenance Program for laundry equipment located at the Eugene J. Towbin VA Healthcare Center (CAVHS) in North Little Rock, AR. The requirement was for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a five-year period of performance, including a base year (September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027) and four option years.
Scope of Work
The contractor was required to provide all technical services, routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, OEM testing, inspections, and unscheduled maintenance for laundry equipment. This included troubleshooting, calibration, adjusting, and replacement of worn or defective parts. Key requirements included:
- Providing OEM trained and certified personnel (for both prime and subcontractors).
- Utilizing OEM parts.
- Implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) for tracking repairs and recommended parts.
- Submitting current OEM documentation/evidence/agreement for each brand-named piece of equipment.
- Providing proof of a Certificate of Insurance with the technical quote.
Contract Details
- Awardee: R. W. MARTIN AND SONS INC.
- Award Date: May 5, 2026
- Award Amount: $2,886,973.20
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 5 years (Base + 4 options, starting Sep 1, 2026)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment, except Automotive and Electronic, Repair and Maintenance)
- Size Standard: $12.5 Million
Evaluation & Submission (Historical)
The solicitation was evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Quotes were historically due by April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, submitted electronically to Anthony Marion (anthony.marion2@va.gov). Questions were due by April 8, 2026, 1:00 PM CST. A site visit was conducted on April 7, 2026.