Medical Linen and Laundry Services at Wright-Patterson AFB
Overview
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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 88th Medical Group (88 MDG) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio, is soliciting proposals for non-personal Medical Linen and Laundry Services. This is a highly specialized requirement due to stringent infection control standards. The acquisition is an Unrestricted Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) and will be awarded based on a Best Value Tradeoff. Questions are due by May 26, 2026, at 09:00 AM EDT, and quotes must be submitted by June 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, facilities, transportation, and materials to pick up, commercially launder, finish, package, and deliver hygienically clean medical linens. Key requirements include:
- Facility Certification: Contractor's processing facility must be certified by the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) or the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) for "Hygienically Clean Healthcare."
- Compliance: All laundering processes must comply with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards (29 CFR 1910.1030) and CDC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control.
- Quality Standards: Linens must be free of stains, odors, lint, and soap residue. Sustainable products are required where practicable.
- Testing: Biannual washroom tests (February and August) are required, with results submitted to the COR.
- Delivery: Pickups Monday-Saturday (0700-1000 hours); clean linens delivered within 48 hours (laundry) or 72 hours (dry cleaning).
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 812331 – Linen Supply (Size Standard: $41.5M)
- PSC Code: S209 – Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services
- Period of Performance: An 8-month Base Period (August 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) and four 1-year Option Periods (ending March 31, 2031).
- Place of Performance: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (pickup/delivery) and contractor's off-base facility (cleaning).
- Question Deadline: May 26, 2026, at 09:00 AM EDT
- Quote Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff, evaluating:
- Technical Capability (significantly more important than Price): Emphasizing infection control, accreditation, SOPs, sustainability, and testing.
- Past Performance (significantly more important than Price): Recent and relevant services to similar facilities.
- Price (fairness and reasonableness).
Quotes must include three parts: Technical Capability (max 5 pages), Past Performance (max 3 references), and Price & Administrative Information. The pricing sheet (Attachment 2) details CLINs for medical linen processing per pound for the base and option years.
Instructions to Offerors
This announcement serves as the only solicitation. Offerors must review the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Performance Work Statement (PWS), Pricing Sheet, and Department of Labor Wage Determination. All quotes and questions must be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Regina Flowers at regina.d.flowers.civ@health.mil. Do not submit quotes through the SAM.gov portal. Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration.