SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Uniform Rental and Launder Services
ID: 75H71025Q00028Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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Industrial Launderers (812332)

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HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)
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    The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking qualified contractors to provide uniform rental and laundering services for maintenance and housekeeping staff at the Kayenta Health Center in Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for supplying each employee with eleven uniforms, including specific quantities for maintenance mechanics and housekeeping, along with weekly washing, delivery, and repair services as needed throughout the year. This procurement is part of the federal government's commitment to support healthcare facilities within the Navajo Reservation, with the anticipated performance period set from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package to Flora Washington at flora.washington@ihs.gov by November 18, 2024, at 12 PM MST, including necessary documentation to confirm eligibility under the Buy Indian Act and other relevant qualifications.

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    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.
    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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