Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8201 AFSC OL H PZIO
Account requiredWhy it scored this way
Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Draft the paperwork
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What would disqualify you
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Sources Sought response
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Questions to submit
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Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FA8201-NAF-Laundry
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
812332
Product service code
S209
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-14
Response deadline
Oct 21, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
UT
Contracting contact
audrey.armstrong.4@us.af.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 812332 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT Hill Air Force Base and AFSC OL_H/PZIOA are seeking information on a requirement. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: AFSC OL_H/PZIOA 6038 Aspen Ave, Bldg 1289 Hill AFB, UT 84056 INTRODUCTION: This is not a solicitation, but rather a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENT to acquire a company that is able to perform a number of various services in support of the 75th Force Support Squadron. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is found in Attachment 1: “Consolidated Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Industrial Uniform, Shop Towel and First Aid Services, Performance Work Statement, 13 October 2026”. In accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research, Hill Air Force Base and AFSC OL_H/PZIOA are seeking information and interested vendors for the laundering of hospitality linens, work uniforms and industrial protective clothing. The anticipated contract will have a 12-month base with four (4) one (1) year options as the period of performance (PoP). Plus a 6-month option to extend the services. Anticipated CLIN Structure: The Government is contemplating the use of a contract with CLINS to include a Firm-Fixed Price. The RFP release date is subject to change but is anticipated to be posted on or about 27 October, 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor all postings. SOURCES SOUGHT INFORMATION: DISCLAIMER: THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) OR AN INVITATION FOR BID (IFB). IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 15.20l(e), THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. THE GOVERNMENT MAY USE THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IN DETERMINING ITS ACQUISITION APPROACH. THE ISSUANCE OF THIS NOTICE DOES NOT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT ACQUISTION APPROACH. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: Interested firms should submit information as to the capabilities, capacity, and experience to perform laundering services of hospitality linens, work uniforms, floor mats, industrial protective clothing, and first-aid restocking. The capabilities should describe relevant contract experience offered to Government and commercial customers, include a reference to the contract number, magnitude, place of performance and points of contact for each example provided (name, POC, mailing address, e-mail, telephone number, fax number and the company's web page (if applicable)). Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE. (NAICS): The anticipated NAICS Code is 812332; the corresponding Small Business size standard in total number of employees is 1,250 or fewer. If the NAICS Code or Small Business size standard appears to be incorrect, please suggest alternative NAICS Code(s) and Small Business size(s) for consideration. The anticipated Product Service Code is S209. SUBMISSION DETAILS: Vendors interested in responding to this announcement should submit UNCLASSIFIED technical capabilities statement via email NLT 1400 MST 21 October 2026, to the Contract Specialist 1Lt James Bruce, james.bruce.10@us.af.mil AND Contracting Officer Audrey Armstron, audrey.armstong.4@us.af.mil NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED. CLASSIFIED information will NOT be accepted. The Government will not award a contract solely based on this Sources Sought, nor will it reimburse the contractor for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Responses shall be limited to 5 pages. Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. It is the submitter's sole responsibility to verify the file was received and can be viewed. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All Government and contractor personnel reviewing sources sought responses will have signed non-disclosure agreements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection against unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423. The Government shall not be held liable for any damages incurred if proprietary information is not properly identified. RESPONSES SHALL INCLUDE: Business name and address; Name of company representative and their business title; Business Size and Type of Small Business (if applicable); CAGE code; UEI Number; Capabilities statement package (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating ability to perform in accordance with paragraphs 1.3 and 1.4 above and Attachment 1: “Consolidated Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Industrial Uniform, Shop Towel and First Aid Services, Performance Work Statement, 13 October 2026”. Provide any anticipated Teaming Arrangements or information regarding your plans to use a Joint enture. Any response involving teaming arrangements should delineate between the work that could be accomplished by the prime and the work that could be accomplished by the teaming partner(s). Additionally, provide a description of similar services offered to the Government or to commercial customers within the past three years. Provide suggested contract arrangements (i.e. firm-fixed price, cost-plus fixed fee, cost- reimbursement, etc.) best suited for these services. Provide suggested contract line-item number (CLIN) arrangements best suited for these services. Provide other suggestions to ensure this contract requirement and contents are best suited for these services. Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risk anticipated at this time. The government welcomes any feedback on this requirement and any questions to better clarify the requirement needs for more accurate pricing. QUESTIONS: Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting POCs stated in Para 1.6 above. Questions are to be submitted NLT 1400 MST 20 October 2026. Verbal, phone or fax questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted on SAM.gov website as an FAQ attachment to this posting. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information. SUMMARY: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION to identify potential contractors that can provide the laundering of hospitality linens, work uniforms, industrial protective clothing, first-aid restocking. The anticipated contract will have a 12-month base with four (4) one (1) year options as the period of performance (PoP). Plus a 6-month option to extend the services. The information provided in this announcement is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The DAF has not made a commitment to procure any of the supplies/services discussed, and release of this Request for Information should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
Contact
Point of contact
Audrey Armstrong
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
audrey.armstrong.4@us.af.mil
Secondary
james.bruce.10@us.af.mil
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