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S209-- Fisher House Linen Laundry Service

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36C25627Q0043Federal

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Network Contracting Office 16 for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors for laundry and linen services at the John L. McClellen VA Medical Center's Fisher House. The scope of work involves the professional laundering and processing of various linens, including towels, sheets, blankets, and mattress pads. These items must be handled according to hospitality-grade and hotel-quality standards, such as high thread counts and satin banding, and must be processed separately from VA patient care linens. Services will be performed at the contractor's own place of business, with pick-up and delivery scheduled two days per week. The contractor is required to adhere to strict sanitary and safety protocols, including the separate bagging of contaminated materials and the use of covered carts with packing slips. Performance will be monitored by a Contracting Officer's Representative, with a quality metric limiting customer complaints to no more than two per month. The facility is subject to unannounced inspections, with critical sanitation infractions requiring correction within two working days. Interested large and small businesses must submit a capability statement including their UEI number, socio-economic status, and past performance to Contracting Officer Arlene A. Blade by October 23, 2026, at 8 AM CST.

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Market research for professional laundry and linen services at Fisher House VA.

NAICS

812331 - Linen Supply

Place of Performance

CENTRAL ARKANSAS VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM JOHN L. MCCLELLAN MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSPITAL, LITTLE ROCK, MS, 72205, USA

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Fisher House Linen Cleaning Statement of Work

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Fisher House Linen Laundry Service - 36C25627Q0043

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA
Office AddressRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA
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Arlene A. BladeContracting Officer

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Sources Sought Notice
Sources Sought Notice
Page 4 of 4 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice
Page 1 of 4 Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO ) for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is conducting market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources to perform Laundry/Linen Services for the John L. McClellen VA Medical Center s Fisher House. These linens must be processed separately from VA patient care linen and handled in accordance with hospitality grade quality standards. Project scope: The contractor shall provide laundering and processing all linens, which shall include bath towels, washcloths, bathmats, shower curtains, sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, pillow shams, blankets, comforters, and mattress pads. All services shall be performed by qualified contractors who are licensed and authorized to perform the work defined herein. All services shall be completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the state, local, federal, and VA standards as listed in the Statement of Work. This is a market research/sources sought synopsis only, (not a pre-solicitation notices pursuant to FAR Part 5). This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for planning/information purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation. This notice does not constitute a Request for Bid, Request for Quote or Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. This survey is to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources and services pursuant to FAR Part 10. Capability statements shall include the following business information: UEI number, business name, and address. Point of Contact (Including name, title, addresses, telephone number, fax number and Email address) Business size and NAICS for the acquisition Socio-economic status (e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, 8a, HUBZone, WO, Small Business, etc.) Provide a narrative that addresses your firm s ability to provide the services describe herein. Provide past performance for this type of service. If you are a Government contractor holder on GSA, please provide the contract number. All information must be received no later than: October 23,2026 @ 8AM CST. Email information to: Arlene A. Blade, Contracting Officer, at arlene.blade@va.gov , using the following title in the email s subject line: 36C25627Q0043 CAVHS - FISHER HOUSE LINEN LAUNDRY SERVICE. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned. See attached document: DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK - DRAFT FOR RFI.

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