Sources Sought (Small Business): CSU Laundry Services
ID: SS-75H709CSU25-008-SBType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEBILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCBILLINGS, MT, 59107, USA

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LAUNDRY/DRYCLEANING (S209)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4999abca3b764d248cbca3f2175e9080/view
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    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide laundry services for the Crow-Northern Cheyenne Hospital located in Crow Agency, Montana. The contractor will be responsible for handling approximately 49,000 pounds of soiled linen annually, which includes the pickup, laundering, and delivery of clean linen twice a week, while adhering to strict performance standards set by health authorities. This initiative is crucial for maintaining hygiene standards within the healthcare facility, benefiting the Crow and Northern Cheyenne tribes. Interested parties must submit their capability statements via email to Kenneth Nicholson by the specified deadline, and responses should demonstrate the company's ability to meet the outlined requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenny Nicholson
    (406) 247-7071
    kenneth.nicholson@ihs.gov
    KATRINA EAGLEFEATHERS
    (406) 638-3497
    KATRINA.EAGLEFEATHERS@IHS.GOV
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    01. A1-SOW.pdf
    The Crow / Northern Cheyenne Hospital – Crow Service Unit (CSU) in Montana seeks a contractor to provide laundering services for soiled linen, which includes handling approximately 49,000 pounds of linen annually, alongside the laundering of entry mats. The contractor's responsibilities involve the pickup, laundering, and delivery of clean linen twice a week, adhering to stringent performance standards set by various health authorities and regulations. The contractor must maintain separate handling for soiled and clean linen, ensuring quality control throughout the process. Inspections of delivered items are mandated, with re-cleaning protocols for any unsatisfactory items. The contract spans one base year with four optional annual renewals, emphasizing compliance with federal, tribal, state, and local regulations. The initiative aims to ensure a safe and efficient laundry service for the healthcare facility, fostering proper hygiene standards for the benefit of the Crow and Northern Cheyenne tribes.
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