Sources Sought Notice – Hospital Laundry Services The Albuquerque Area Office (AAO), Indian Health Service (IHS), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for informational and planning purposes only. This notice shall not be construed as a solicitation, obligation, or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine whether requirements can be met through a small business set-aside. Purpose The purpose of this notice is to identify qualified sources and their business size classifications and socioeconomic status. This is an RFI only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Requirements NAICS Code: 812320 NAICS Code Description: Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) PSC Code: S209 – Housekeeping – Laundry/Drycleaning Provide hospital laundry and dry-cleaning services for Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center. Services include pickup, laundering, drying, folding, pressing, packaging, and delivery, along with linen exchange, inventory tracking, and related reporting. The contractor shall provide all personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, and transportation necessary to perform the services. Facility laundry shall be processed separately from other laundry and protected from contamination. The contractor shall provide pickup and delivery on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, including holidays, in coordination with the facility. Estimated Laundry Volume Estimated laundry quantities are: Rough dry:
approximately 6,000 pounds Flat work: approximately 6,000 pounds Finish work: approximately 100 pounds Dry cleaning: approximately 300 pounds Estimated laundry quantities are being verified. Interested vendors should describe their processing capacity and identify any minimum volume requirements or capacity limitations. Updated estimates will be provided in any subsequent solicitation. Similar NAICS codes will be considered. Interested vendors proposing an alternate NAICS code shall explain how it more accurately represents the principal purpose of this requirement. Anticipated Period of Performance A base period plus four option periods. Place of Performance Laundry processing shall occur at the contractor’s facility, with pickup and delivery at: Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center 21 B Avenue Zuni, New Mexico 87327 Instructions for Respondents Interested parties are invited to submit responses containing the following information: SAM Registration Confirmation of registration and applicable representations and certifications in the System for Award Management at https://sam.gov. Company Information Company name, address, point of contact, email address, telephone number, Unique Entity ID (UEI), and business size under the identified NAICS code. Socioeconomic Status Identify applicable categories, including Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and other small business categories. Capability Statement Provide a capability statement and relevant past performance demonstrating the ability to perform hospital laundry and dry-cleaning services. Describe processing capacity, quality control, contamination prevention, transportation resources, and ability to meet the required pickup and delivery schedule. Identify the laundry processing facility location, service area, typical turnaround time, and contingency arrangements for equipment failures or transportation disruptions. Vendors are encouraged to identify any requirements that could limit their ability to compete or perform the services. ISBEE Representation Form Complete and submit the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise representation form, if applicable. Important Notes: Responses will be used by the Government to inform acquisition strategy. Interested parties must respond separately to any subsequent solicitation announcement. Submit responses to Shannon Eldridge-Shorty at
[email protected] by November 17, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Use the subject line “Sources Sought – Zuni Hospital Laundry Services.” *Automated responses or submissions that do not provide the requested information may not be considered in this market research.