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DeCA Linen, Mats and Mop Head Rental and Cleaning Services

Department of Defense · Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) · DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
HQC00526QE031
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
812332
Product service code
W084
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-19
Response deadline
Sep 9, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Fort Lee, VA
Contracting contact
fatia.broussard@deca.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) issued solely for information and planning purposes. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation in the future. This notice is for market research purposes only. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is conducting market research to determine the commercial availability of Berry Amendment compliant textile products used in support of commissary operations. Specifically, DeCA is seeking information regarding the availability of compliant clothing items as well as floor mats and mop heads that may be furnished through a commercial linen rental and laundering program or through other commercial means. Responses are due September 9, 2026 @2:00pm eastern standard time Responses should be limited to information relevant to this market research effort and should not exceed ten (10) pages, excluding product literature. Responses should be submitted to: Diana Gross-Bendall: diana.gross-bendall@deca.mil Christina Ellison: christina.ellison@deca.mil Fatia Broussard: fatia.broussard@deca.mil

Contact

Point of contact
Fatia Broussard
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
fatia.broussard@deca.mil
Secondary
christina.ellison@deca.mil
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