7930--Laundering Chemical Services
ID: 36C24625Q0751Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611)

PSC

CLEANING AND POLISHING COMPOUNDS AND PREPARATIONS (7930)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for laundering chemical services specifically for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, requiring contractors to provide laundry chemicals, maintain and potentially install dispensing equipment, and offer service and maintenance to ensure efficient laundry operations. The contract emphasizes high-quality standards while aiming to reduce costs and utility usage, covering a period of four option years with specific compliance and documentation requirements. Interested parties should contact Contract Specialist Stephen M Nassan at Stephen.Nassan@va.gov for further details and ensure timely submission of quotes by the specified deadlines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephen NassanContract Specialist
    (757) 251-5118
    stephen.nassan@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a presolicitation notice for laundry chemical services for the Richmond VA Medical Center. The contract, numbered 36C24625Q0751, is designated as a small business set-aside, with an anticipated solicitation date of June 4, 2025. The contract will include a base period plus three option periods. The relevant NAICS code is 325611, with a size standard of 1,100 employees. Interested vendors are instructed to communicate solely via email with Contract Specialist Stephen Nassan, with telephone inquiries not accepted. Offerors will need to download all necessary documents from the Contracting Opportunities website at sam.gov, without further notification from the Contracting Officer. The presolicitation notice serves as an announcement of future opportunities, emphasizing the VA's commitment to engaging small businesses in federal procurement.
    This document is a solicitation for laundry chemical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the Central Virginia VA Health Care System. The acquisition is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and includes a requirement for verified small business status at the time of quote submission. The contractor will be responsible for providing chemical products, maintaining and potentially installing dispensing equipment, and offering service and maintenance to ensure optimal laundry operations. The agreement outlines mutual expectations between the contractor and the government, including performance standards, monthly service visits, and timely response to service calls. A detailed pricing structure is outlined, with an emphasis on maintaining high-quality standards while reducing costs and utility usage. The contract covers four option years with the requirement for specific documentation and compliance with various federal regulations. Invoicing will be conducted electronically, and all submissions are to be directed to the contracting officer by the specified deadlines. Overall, this solicitation emphasizes a collaborative effort to enhance the efficiency of laundry services in VA facilities while ensuring compliance with standards and optimal operational processes.
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