Emergency Continuity and Backup Service Support

The contract titled Emergency Continuity and Backup Service Support is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, issued by the Indian Health Service within the Department of Health and Human Services, aimed at ensuring uninterrupted linen services during equipment failures, natural disasters, or other operational disruptions. The contractor must provide comprehensive contingency plans and alternate processing capacity to maintain service levels without interruption, specifically supporting operations in Salem, Oregon, zip code 97305. This requirement emphasizes resilience and reliability in critical healthcare support functions, with all proposed solutions expected to meet strict continuity standards. Bids are due by July 15, 2026, following a posting on July 1, 2026, and are open exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541611, indicating management, scientific, and technical consulting services, suggesting the work involves strategic planning, risk mitigation, and operational design rather than direct physical laundering. Although no point of contact or specific address details are listed, the place of performance is clearly designated as Salem, and all proposals must demonstrate proven strategies to maintain linen service integrity under adverse conditions without relying on primary infrastructure.