ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

S209--EMS Laundry Services

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 36C25726Q0288
Response Deadline
Mar 3, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking qualified contractors to provide EMS Laundry Services for the VA Health Care System in El Paso, Texas. The contract will encompass a base year and four option years, requiring the contractor to deliver comprehensive laundry and linen services, including bi-weekly pickup and delivery, while adhering to the Association for Linen Management (ALM) standards. This procurement is crucial for maintaining sanitary conditions and quality control in healthcare settings, ensuring that various laundry items are processed efficiently. Interested small business contractors must submit their proposals by March 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and can contact Contract Specialist Sherine Brooks at Sherine.Brooks@va.gov for further information.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
812320
Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
PSC Code
S209
HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING

Solicitation Documents

5 Files
Service Contract Act WD 2015-5229_rv 28_12-3-2025.pdf
PDF336 KBFeb 23, 2026
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S02 36C25726Q0288.docx
Word194 KBFeb 23, 2026
AI Summary
This government solicitation, 36C25726Q0288, is an RFP for EMS Laundry Services for the VAHCS-El Paso, Texas. The contract includes a base year and four option years, running from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031. The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, and supplies for comprehensive laundry/linen services, including pickup and delivery twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday). Services must adhere to Association for Linen Management (ALM) standards and include processing various items such as flatwork, hung items, tumbledried items, and bulk laundry. The solicitation emphasizes sanitary conditions, quality control, and adherence to specific delivery and reporting requirements. Offerors must submit a complete proposal including a signed SF 1449, price/cost schedule, capability statement, and references. Awards will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria.
36C25726Q0288_1.docx
Word14 KBFeb 23, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, has issued Solicitation Number 36C25726Q0288 for EMS Laundry Services. This combined synopsis/solicitation notice, issued from San Antonio, TX, details a requirement for laundry services with a response date of March 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation is set aside for Small Business Administration (SBA) contractors, under NAICS Code 812320 and Product Service Code S209. Sherine Brooks is the point of contact for this contract. The place of performance is detailed in the Statement of Work, and additional documents, including the Statement of Work and the Service Contract Act Wage Determination, are attached to the notice.
SF30 36C25726Q0288 0001.docx
Word118 KBFeb 23, 2026
AI Summary
This amendment to solicitation 36C25726Q0288 addresses technical questions and extends the deadline for quotes to March 3, 2026, at 16:00 CST. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, located in San Antonio, TX, issued this amendment on February 23, 2026. Key information includes confirmation that the contract is an incumbent, with the previous contract number identified as 36C25721C0018. The document outlines the procedures for offerors to acknowledge the amendment, either by signing and returning copies, acknowledging receipt on their offer, or sending a separate communication, emphasizing that failure to do so may result in rejection of their offer. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
36C25726Q0288 0001_1.docx
Word15 KBFeb 23, 2026
AI Summary
This document is an amendment to a previous combined solicitation, number 36C25726Q0288, for EMS Laundry Services. Issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, located in San Antonio, TX, the solicitation has a response date of March 3, 2026, at 16:00 Central Time. The contracting office's zip code is 78240, and the Product Service Code is S209 with a NAICS Code of 812320. This is a set-aside solicitation under the SBA, and Recovery Act Funds are not applicable. The point of contact for this amendment is Contract Specialist Sherine Brooks, reachable at Sherine.Brooks@va.gov. The place of performance is detailed in the Statement of Work, and the amendment itself references an attached SF30 document.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 17, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentFeb 23, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMar 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 2, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist
Sherine Brooks

Official Sources