Uniform Services for Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNCM)

The Indian Health Service’s Northern Navajo Medical Center is seeking market information for a comprehensive uniform rental, laundering, and repair program for its Environmental Services personnel, with the requirement specifically set aside for Indian Economic Enterprises under the Buy Indian Act. The effort, identified by solicitation number IHS1519920, is currently in the sources-sought phase and not an active solicitation, meaning no proposal is being requested at this time. However, the statement of work outlines the anticipated scope: to provide approximately 40 to 50 employees with a minimum of eleven complete uniform sets each, including button-up shirts and uniform pants, each professionally embroidered with the employee’s first name, the department title “Environmental Services,” and an official IHS Northern Navajo Medical Center logo. Uniforms must be laundered, repaired, and exchanged on a strict weekly schedule coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, with pickup and delivery occurring exclusively at the medical center in Shiprock, New Mexico. The program includes an on-site sizing event within ten business days of contract award, immediate outfitting of new hires within two weeks of notification, and retrieval of uniforms from separated employees within thirty days. All services must comply with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standards and CDC guidelines for healthcare textile processing, ensuring garments are constructed from materials resistant to degradation from industrial laundering chemicals. The contractor is required to submit a detailed Monthly Inventory & Billing Report with each invoice, itemizing active employees and any changes in staffing. The contract is anticipated to have a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, set to begin on August 1, 2026. To qualify, potential vendors must self-certify as an Indian Economic Enterprise under 25 U.S.C. 47 and maintain this status throughout the entire performance period, including at the time of offer, award, and contract execution. Applicants must also be registered in the System of Award Management with a valid Unique Entity Identifier. Any false or misleading representation regarding Indian Economic Enterprise status may result in criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001, and fraudulent claims during performance are subject to penalties under the False Claims Act. The contracting office is located in Rockville, Maryland, with Ratonya Harris as the primary point of contact.