Laundry and Linen Processing Services for Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center

A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.

This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network

Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following services: Title: Medical Center Laundry and Linen Processing Services NAICS Code: 812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) Locations for pick up / delivery: Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, Spokane WA

Background: The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center located in Spokane, WA has a temporary need to contract out for medical center laundry and linen processing services due to a temporary facility closure for repairs. Tasks: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision (Plant Manager), management (Contract Manager), supplies, bulk delivery carts, transportation, and facilities necessary to perform contractor owned/contractor operated bulk laundry/linen services. The VA estimates 610,000 lbs. processed per year based on 2025 bulk weight volume processed. Clean linen delivery and soiled linen pickup shall be between 6:30am and 8:30am Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. Bulk laundry/linen shall processed and returned within 3 business days after being picked up. The Contractor shall clean with a tuberculocidal germicide/disinfectant all carts after unloading the soiled linen and prior to loading carts with clean linen. Special

Requirements: All work shall be performed under sanitary conditions as specified by Joint Commission (JC) and Association of Linen Management (ALM) www.almnet.org. In the facility, physical separation, through the presence of a barrier wall and the use of pass-through equipment is required to maintain positive air pressure in the clean section relative to a negative air pressure in the soiled section. The Laundry Plant layout/design should incorporate a “design for asepsis” where clean linen does not come into contact with soiled linens nor share the same physical space, thus avoiding cross-contamination or reintroduction of bacteria once processed.

Period of Performance: TBD Potential candidates having the capabilities necessary to provide the above stated services are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to William Havens at [email protected] and Danielle Carrico at [email protected] no later than 3/18/2026 at 5PM PT. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Company name UEI # (sam.gov) Address of laundry processing facility Business size