Entry Mats Cleaning
ID: 36C255-24-AP-3858Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, 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/a805011572b344bebeab6b22369339f8/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 2, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Dec 2, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Dec 6, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide mat rental and cleaning services for specific clinics within its jurisdiction. This opportunity is part of a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at identifying potential sources, particularly focusing on businesses classified under NAICS 812332, which pertains to industrial launderers. The services are crucial for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in VA facilities, ensuring a safe environment for veterans and staff. Interested parties must submit their responses, demonstrating their capabilities and compliance with federal regulations, to James Horne Jr. at James.horne@va.gov by the specified deadline, as this RFI serves as a preliminary step before a potential solicitation is released.

Point(s) of Contact
James Horne Jr
(913) 758-9914
James.horne@va.gov
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Dec 2, 2024, 7:41 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for providing mat rental and cleaning services for specific clinics within the VA’s jurisdiction. This RFI seeks to gather information on interested businesses, particularly focusing on their capabilities and size classification under NAICS 812332. Responses will inform the VA's future acquisition decisions. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to meet the outlined requirements and provide specific business information, including size status and relevant contract details, to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The responses must be submitted via email by a specified deadline, emphasizing the non-binding nature of this RFI. Overall, this document serves as a preliminary step in assessing market capabilities before a potential solicitation is released for these services.
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