V112-- CTX Laundry Transportation Services

The contract for V112—CTX Laundry Transportation Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside awarded under solicitation number 36C25726Q0346 by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17 in San Antonio, Texas. The scope requires the contractor to provide firm-fixed-price laundry transportation services between the Doris Miller VA Medical Center in Waco and the VA Medical Centers in Dallas, Temple, and Kerrville, Texas, with scheduled weekly deliveries and provisions for emergency or Saturday runs. Performance spans a base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year options that could extend the contract through April 30, 2031, totaling up to five years. Fuel costs are managed under a not-to-exceed budget, and all deliveries follow FOB Destination terms. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with technical eligibility determined solely by the complete submission of mandatory elements including the capability statement, subcontractor list, three past performance references, UEI, EFT indicator, and full compliance with representations and certifications. No trade-offs between price and technical factors are permitted. Contractor personnel must wear HSPD-12 compliant ID badges, display the company name on uniforms, and comply with VA security protocols including Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and directives from VA Police. Invoicing is mandatory through the Tungsten Network, with no other methods accepted, and invoices must include line-item details, trip logs, and fuel receipts. The contractor is required to maintain a quality control program approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, conduct inspections, and submit corrective action reports. Emergency response capability requires response within 24 hours to Medical Center Emergency Plan directives, and the Contractor Project Manager and alternate must respond to issues within one calendar day and submit action plans within two. The contract incorporates FAR clauses including options to extend services or contract term, whistleblower protections, prohibitions on confidentiality agreements, and restrictions on subcontractor sales to the government, with several alternates and fill-ins required. Payment is made via Electronic Funds Transfer, and the total award value is $2,889,516.00, though individual line-item prices remain undisclosed. The contractor must submit certified representations of SDVOSB status and subcontractor information, and all documentation must