NHB Medical Linen and Laundry Services
SOL #: HT941026Q2038Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Health Agency (Dha)
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HCD WEST
CAMP PENDLETON, CA, 92055, United States
Place of Performance
WA
NAICS
Industrial Launderers (812332)
PSC
Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services (S209)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
May 29, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jun 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) Healthcare Contracting Division-West (HCD-W) is soliciting proposals for Medical Linen and Laundry Services for Naval Hospital Bremerton, WA, and Branch Medical Clinic Bangor, WA. This is an unrestricted procurement, inviting full and open competition for qualified vendors. Proposals are due by 11:00 AM Pacific on June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive medical grade laundry services, including pickup and delivery of soiled and clean linen. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to commercial practices and "Finished Work" standards.
- Handling of government-owned laundry items, ensuring proper storage and protection.
- Strict separation of dirty and clean articles to prevent cross-contamination.
- Billing based on finished clean weight.
- Provision and maintenance of roller baskets and bins, ensuring cleanliness.
- Protection of clean linen with plastic covers during transport.
- Specific processes for pre-wash sorting, handling blood work, washing to remove pathogenic bacteria, drying, and folding.
- Special handling for Operating Room wraps and surgical field towels (lint-free, no ironing, no fabric softeners).
- Proper handling of contaminated/infectious linen, including double-bagging for communicable diseases and separate washing for nursery linen.
- Compliance with "Hygienically Clean" standards, ensuring linen is free of soils, spots, stains, odors, and detergent traces.
- Re-laundering due to contractor error not to exceed 5% per month.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Base period plus multiple option periods, extending up to approximately 5 years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 812332 (Industrial Launderers) with a size standard of $47.0 Million.
- Place of Performance: Naval Hospital Bremerton and Branch Medical Clinic/Dental Clinic at Naval Subbase, Bangor, WA. The contractor's facility must be within a two-hour commuting distance.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Electronically via email to jimmy.k.ferrington.civ@health.mil by 11:00 AM Pacific on June 5, 2026.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability, Corporate Experience, Transition and Schedule Approach, Price, and Past Performance. Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous, considering all factors.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Key Requirements: Contractors must be accredited by the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) and certified by the Textile Rental Service Association (TRSA). A quality control manual compliant with TJC, HLAC, TRSA, WAC, and infectious disease requirements is mandatory.
Key Attachments & Notes
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ); no separate written solicitation will be issued.
- Questions Due: By 11:00 AM Pacific on June 8, 2026, via email. Q&A will be posted as an attachment.
- Required Attachments for Submission: Performance Work Statement (PWS), Wage Determination (WD 2015-5525 for Kitsap County, WA), Corporate Experience Form, and Exhibit A - Price Worksheet. Bidders must use the provided pricing template and corporate experience form.
- Applicable provisions and clauses, including FAR and DFARS, are incorporated by reference.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jimmy K. Ferrington, jimmy.k.ferrington.civ@health.mil, 667-892-3933
- Secondary: Jasmin Rooker, jasmin.m.rooker.civ@health.mil, 667-892-3174
People
Points of Contact
Jimmy K. FerringtonPRIMARY
Jasmin RookerSECONDARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: May 29, 2026