Linen and Laundry Service ICO Memphis VAMC

The contract awards linen and laundry services for the Memphis VA Medical Center to Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center Inc., an authorized AbilityOne contractor, under Solicitation Number 36C24926D0032 with a total award value of $8,625,549.19. The service is mandatory under the AbilityOne Program, which requires procurement from nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities, fulfilling a social mission while ensuring high-quality, hygienic linen handling for veteran healthcare needs. Performance is strictly limited to the Memphis VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee, with no option periods, subcontracting allowances, or alternative sourcing permitted due to the service being on the federal Procurement List. The contract was awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Network Contracting Office 9 located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with Phon Phasavath serving as the point of contact for administrative and operational inquiries. Compliance with AbilityOne regulations governs every aspect of the contract, including employment standards, wage requirements, and ongoing reporting obligations to the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. While no specific performance metrics, inspection criteria, or technical specifications are detailed, the contractor is expected to deliver services that meet the highest standards of cleanliness and reliability required in a federal healthcare environment. The award was based on non-price factors including proven service quality and commitment to employing persons with disabilities, indicating a trade-off evaluation approach rather than a lowest price technically acceptable method. The contract does not include identified CLINs, FOB terms, payment details, or formal contract type classification, and no additional clauses, attachments, or special requirements beyond AbilityOne compliance are present in the available documentation. The award date and effective start date are both May 22, 2026, though the full period of performance remains unspecified.