S209--VAPAHCS Laundry & Linen Exchange Services
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Administration Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), is conducting a Sources Sought for Laundry & Linen Exchange Services. This market research aims to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought Announcement for market research purposes only, not a solicitation or request for quotes/proposals. The intent is to assist the VA in its decision-making process for future services procurement. The Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract based on responses, nor will it reimburse any costs associated with responding.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves furnishing all linen items and providing comprehensive laundry services for VAPAHCS facilities, including the Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Livermore Divisions, and the San Jose and Monterey Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Key services include:
- Furnishing all necessary linen items (rental and processing VA-owned).
- Laundering soiled linens, uniforms, patient clothing, and mops.
- Scheduled delivery of clean linen and pickup of soiled linen.
- Adherence to strict sanitary conditions, including "design for asepsis" in laundry plant layouts, as specified by The Joint Commission and industry standards (e.g., Association for Linen Management, TRSA).
- Contractor provision of all required vehicles, rental linen items, delivery carts, laundry bags, and safety/protective clothing.
- Compliance with reporting requirements for soiled/clean linen, damage, chemical titration, and other operational data.
- Development and submission of a contingency plan for equipment/facility failure. Attachment #1, "Supply Services Quantity," details specific linen items, ownership, process types, and estimated monthly quantities.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services, $8 Million size standard)
- Product Service Code (PSC): S209 (Laundry And Dry Cleaning Services)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Only verified SDVOSB/VOSB concerns responding to this notice will be eligible for award if a set-aside solicitation is issued.
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Published Date: June 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit a capability statement and comments via email to Larry.Facio@va.gov. The subject line should be "Sources Sought VAPAHCS Laundry Line Services". The response must include:
- Company Name, Mailing Address, and Point(s) of Contact (phone/email).
- Socio-Economic Status (e.g., Small/Large Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a)) related to NAICS 812320.
- Summary of services performed and experience relevant to laundry and linen services.
- UEI Number.
- VA National Contracts or GSA contract number, if applicable.
- Sub-Contracting Intentions, including details for intended subcontractors.
- Any additional information or comments.
Eligibility
SDVOSB or VOSB concerns must be registered and verified in the Small Business Administration (SBA) database at https://search.certifications.sba.gov/ to be considered eligible for a potential set-aside award.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Larry A Facio, Contract Specialist
- Email: Larry.Facio@va.gov
- Phone: 916-923-4553