Base and Medical Laundry Services -Qatar and Saudi Arabia
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5215 766 ESS PKPJBPHH, HI, 96860-4928, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential sources for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning services in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive laundry services, including the handling of contaminated medical linen, with a focus on quality control, transportation methods, and compliance with health and safety standards. This opportunity is critical for maintaining hygiene and operational readiness in military settings, with an estimated monthly workload of approximately 50,776 units, peaking at 58,562 units. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and responses to specific questions by 12:00 PM Arabian Standard Time on November 14, 2025, to SrA Dominique Henry at dominique.henry.1@us.af.mil.

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    This document outlines the scope of work for a contractor responsible for laundry services, emphasizing security and proper handling. The contractor must ensure the safekeeping of goods and laundry, as the facility lacks commercial laundering capabilities. Key requirements include physically separating soiled and clean laundry with a barrier to prevent cross-contamination during transport. The transportation vehicle must be clean, completely enclosed, and equipped with rear locking doors. The contractor is also required to process and deliver all linen to the appropriate facility within 72 hours of customer drop-off.
    The document outlines the estimated monthly workload for laundry services, definitions of key terms, and a public health inspection checklist for laundry facilities. The estimated workload includes various items such as clothing, linen, military clothing, and medical scrubs, totaling an average of 50,776 units per month, with peak loads reaching 58,562 units. Definitions clarify terms like “clean,” “customer,” “quality assurance personnel,” “segregating,” and “laundering.” The public health inspection checklist covers plant facility, personnel, delivery, soiled linen processing, clean linen processing, housekeeping, quality assurance, and accreditation/license, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. References include APIC, AFI 44-108, OSHA, and CDC guidelines, emphasizing infection control and proper handling of materials in a laundry service setting.
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    The 379th Contracting Squadron is conducting a Sources Sought Announcement to identify potential sources for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning services in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This is market research, not a solicitation, and responses are voluntary. The recommended NAICS code is 812320. Respondents are asked to submit a capability statement addressing their ability to provide all services, prepare for site visits, experience with contaminated medical linen, dedicated equipment and processes for medical linen, quality control, transportation methods, specialized cleaning, water/chemical monitoring, and intent to quote. Responses are due by 12:00 PM Arabian Standard Time on November 14, 2025, to SrA Dominique Henry.
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