Jonathan Wainwright VA Medical Center Walla Walla Washington Laundry/Linen Services

The contractor is required to provide comprehensive laundry and linen services for the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington, managing all aspects of textile processing including labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, chemicals, and facilities. Services involve twice-weekly pickup and delivery of soiled and clean linen every Monday and Thursday between 0800 and 1530 Pacific Time, excluding federal holidays, with a standard turnaround time of no more than 72 hours and emergency turnaround available within 24 to 48 hours upon request. The facility processes an average of 6,000 to 9,000 pounds of linen weekly, all of which remains the property of the VA. All operations must adhere to strict healthcare sanitation standards, including compliance with VHA Directive 1850.03, OSHA regulations, Joint Commission standards, and ALM industry guidelines, with approved chemicals and proper water temperatures required to ensure cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination. Linen must be packaged in bundles of ten with like items grouped, transported in closed bags and covered carts, and all transport carts sanitized before use. The contractor is responsible for replacing lost or damaged linen at no cost to the government and must maintain a documented infection control program. Reporting obligations include weekly poundage reports, monthly performance summaries, and 24-hour incident reporting for any loss, damage, or safety issues, along with annual equipment calibration documentation. Inspection of both the contractor’s facility and deliveries at the medical center is authorized at any time without notice, and the government retains the right to reject non-conforming linens, requiring the contractor to rewash them at their own expense. No formal pricing structure, CLINs, or contract value is disclosed as this document is a sources-sought notice issued on May 12, 2026, with responses due by May 20, 2026, through the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20 in Vancouver, Washington. The Performance Work Statement is subject to change prior to the final request for quote. There is no set-aside for small businesses or other socioeconomic categories, and while no specific invoicing method or payment office details are provided, contractual direction is managed by the Contracting Officer. No barcoding, RFID, or formal labeling systems are mandated, though tracking of linen movement and replacement is required. Chemical Safety Data Sheets must be available upon request, and strict segregation of VA textiles from non-VA