SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Uniform Rental and Launder Services
ID: 75H71025Q00028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2efd5e523bb4417f9ec323448cc11a5d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Indian Health Service, specifically the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, is seeking proposals for uniform rental and laundering services at the Kayenta Health Center in Arizona. The contract requires the provision of uniform rentals, repairs, and weekly laundry services for the Housekeeping and Facility Maintenance Departments, with a performance period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This procurement is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and hygiene standards within the health facility, while also promoting small business participation, particularly from service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, and women-owned small businesses. Interested contractors must submit their offers by December 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM MST, and can contact Flora Washington at flora.washington@ihs.gov or 928-380-8345 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Flora Washington
    (928) 380-8345
    flora.washington@ihs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    IHS IEE Representation Form_Jan 2022_508 Compliant.pdf
    The Indian Health Service, under the Department of Health & Human Services, issued a representation form related to the Buy Indian Act, requiring Offerors to self-certify as “Indian Economic Enterprises” when responding to solicitations or requests for information. The certification must be maintained throughout the solicitation process, contract award, and performance periods. If at any point the contractor no longer qualifies, they must notify the Contracting Officer immediately. The form emphasizes the necessity of registration with the System of Award Management (SAM) and warns that false information could lead to significant legal consequences under federal law. Offerors must affirm whether they meet the "Indian Economic Enterprise" criteria, providing relevant ownership details as part of their response to solicitations associated with the act. This document reflects the government's commitment to supporting Indian-owned businesses through set-aside contracts while ensuring compliance and accountability in federal contracting processes.
    Sol_75H71025Q00028.pdf
    The document outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) for uniform rental and laundering services at the Kayenta Health Center in Arizona, aimed at supporting maintenance and housekeeping staff. The proposal requires contractors to provide uniform rentals, repairs, and weekly laundry services for a specified period starting January 1, 2025, with a total performance span of one year. The document includes necessary codes, solicitation methods, evaluation criteria, and clauses that emphasize compliance with federal regulations. Key components include the requirement for each employee to receive eleven uniforms, the provision for delivering and washing services, and contingency plans for uniform repairs and replacements. It also details the evaluation process for offers, focusing on technical capability, past performance, delivery schedules, and pricing. The contract promotes small business participation, particularly those that are service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone small businesses, and eligible under the Women-Owned Small Business Program. This RFP demonstrates the government’s commitment to supporting local health facilities while simultaneously encouraging small business involvement in federal contracting opportunities.
    SOW - Uniform Rental Service FY25.pdf
    The Kayenta Health Care Center in Kayenta, Arizona, seeks a contractor to provide uniform rental and washing services for maintenance and housekeeping staff. The project requires the contractor to supply each employee with eleven uniforms, ensuring a consistent and professional appearance. Specific needs include seventeen maintenance mechanic uniforms and one housekeeping uniform, with weekly washing and delivery services. The contractor will also be responsible for the repair of any torn uniforms and replacing uniforms as necessary throughout the year. The performance period for this service will commence on January 1, 2025, and the overall service duration is one year. The document aims to outline the requirements and expectations for potential bidders in response to this request for quotation, reflecting the federal government's ongoing support for healthcare facilities within the Navajo Reservation.
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