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 determine whether hospital laundry and linen delivery and pickup services can be fulfilled through an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside or a total small business set-aside, in alignment with the Buy Indian Act and federal acquisition regulations. Although the notice lists NAICS code 238110 for poured concrete foundation work, the actual requirement is for linen services at the Mescalero Service Unit to ensure clean linens are available for patient care and compliance with infection control standards. Respondents must confirm their business size classifications, including whether they qualify as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, and submit a completed IHS IEE Representation Form indicating eligibility. All submissions must include the company’s Unique Entity Identifier, proof of SAM registration, a capability statement or past performance documentation, and must be sent to Tamela Richards by the deadline of Thursday, July 9th, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. MDT. No reimbursement will be provided for response costs, and submissions missing required elements will be deemed non-responsive. This effort is not a solicitation but a preliminary step to assess vendor capabilities and eligibility for potential future set-asides under the Buy Indian Act and related Indian preference authorities.
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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: 238110 – Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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 Thursday, July 09th, 2026 at 04:30 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.