EMS Uniform & Laundry Services
ID: 36C25725Q0361Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/12f6b76874d1402f8787507b0a5d5d46/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the provision and maintenance of Emergency Management System (EMS) uniforms and laundry services for personnel at the El Paso Veterans Administration Health Care System. The contract, valued at $47 million, requires contractors to supply, launder, and track uniforms, ensuring they are appropriately sized, marked with VA logos, and delivered weekly, while also addressing biohazard contamination risks. This procurement underscores the importance of quality assurance and compliance in providing essential services to veterans, with a specific focus on inclusivity for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Interested parties can contact Melanie Williams at melanie.williams5@va.gov or 210-694-6378 for further details, with the contract period running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and options for four additional years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melanie Williams
    (210) 694-6378
    melanie.williams5@va.gov
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    S02 36C25725Q0361.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the provision and maintenance of work uniforms for Emergency Management System (EMS) Personnel at the El Paso Veterans Administration Health Care System. The contract, with a total value of $47 million, spans from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with options to extend for four additional years. Contractors are required to supply clean and replace uniforms, including laundering, tracking soiled items, and delivering cleaned garments weekly. Key responsibilities include ensuring all uniforms are appropriately sized and marked with VA logos, alongside handling of biohazard contamination risks. Deliverables and designated locations for uniform pickup and delivery are specified. Throughout the contract, quality assurance mechanisms will be employed. The project reflects the VA's emphasis on compliant procurement practices and supports small business inclusivity, particularly for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Essential administrative procedures regarding invoicing, payment, and contractor compliance are also detailed, reinforcing the structured approach of federal solicitations for community and veteran services.
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