Sources Sought-Hospital_Linen_and_Laundry_Services_Mescalero_Service_Unit
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting market research to assess the availability of qualified vendors capable of providing hospital laundry and linen delivery and pickup services at the Mescalero Service Unit in New Mexico. The services are critical to maintaining infection control standards, ensuring consistent availability of clean linens for patient care, and supporting overall patient safety. The solicitation is tied to NAICS code 812320 for Drycleaning and Laundry Services, and respondents are encouraged to suggest alternative codes with justification. This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, and no reimbursement will be provided for response-related costs. The research aims to determine whether the procurement can be set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act or for a Total Small Business Set-Aside, in alignment with federal regulations and Indian Health Service policies that prioritize Indian Economic Enterprises when practicable. Respondents must provide their company name and Unique Entity Identifier to confirm SAM registration, their business size classifications such as ISBEE, HUBZone, SDVOSB, SDB, or WOSB, and complete the IHS IEE Representation Form indicating whether they meet the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise. Additionally, a capability statement, product brochure, or past performance documentation must be submitted to demonstrate capacity to deliver the required services. All responses must be emailed to Tamela Richards by July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM MDT; failure to include all requested elements will result in the response being deemed non-responsive. The effort is part of ongoing compliance with federal sourcing rules and supports efforts to increase economic opportunities for eligible small and Indian-owned businesses within the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Mescalero, NM, 88340, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This Sources Sought Notice is being posted only as a request for information to determine if an “Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Service) or a “Total Small Business Set-Aside” can fulfill the requirements set forth below. This is not a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.
Pursuant to 48 CFR Part 326, Subpart 326.603-3 and IHM 5.5-6, Indian Health Service must use the negotiation authority of the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, to give preference to Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), when authorized and practicable.
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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service is conducting a market research survey, pursuant to FAR 10.001, to identify businesses capable of providing the services listed below:
1. NAICS Code: 812320 - Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated)
a. If a different NAICS code is suggested, please include the proposed NAICS code and rationale.
2. Description of request:
The Indian Health Service (IHS), Albuquerque Area Office, Mescalero Service Unit (MSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing hospital laundry and linen delivery and pickup services to ensure clean linens are consistently available for direct patient care, to maintain compliance with infection control standards, and to support patient safety.
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Responses to this notice should include the following:
1.) Company name and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) to confirm company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, in accordance with FAR 4.1102(a).
2.) Company’s business size for the NAICS code listed above, including: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone); Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE); Small Business; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB); and/or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
3.) Attached form titled "IHS IEE Representation Form", and check “does” or “does not” meet the definition of an IEE. This information is utilized to collect data.
4.) Capability statement and/or product brochure and/or any applicable past performance information that demonstrates that the supplies, equipment, or services can be provided by your company.
Please submit all requested information to Tamela Richards via e-mail: Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov by Monday, July 20th, 2026 at 05:30 pm MDT.
Automated responses or other responses that do not provide the requested information specified in this Sources Sought Notice will be noted as non-responsive and not considered in this Market Research.