Department of Veterans Affairs · 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)
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Sources Sought response
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
36C25627Q0043
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
812331
Product service code
S209
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-13
Response deadline
Oct 23, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
LITTLE ROCK
Contracting contact
arlene.blade@va.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 812331 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.
Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice Page 4 of 4 Sources Sought Notice *= Required Field Sources Sought Notice Page 1 of 4 Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO ) for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System is conducting market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources to perform Laundry/Linen Services for the John L. McClellen VA Medical Center s Fisher House. These linens must be processed separately from VA patient care linen and handled in accordance with hospitality grade quality standards. Project scope: The contractor shall provide laundering and processing all linens, which shall include bath towels, washcloths, bathmats, shower curtains, sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, pillow shams, blankets, comforters, and mattress pads. All services shall be performed by qualified contractors who are licensed and authorized to perform the work defined herein. All services shall be completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the state, local, federal, and VA standards as listed in the Statement of Work. This is a market research/sources sought synopsis only, (not a pre-solicitation notices pursuant to FAR Part 5). This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is for planning/information purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment or a promise of a contract by the Government. This is not a solicitation. This notice does not constitute a Request for Bid, Request for Quote or Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. This survey is to determine the capability of potential sources and the availability of commercial sources and services pursuant to FAR Part 10. Capability statements shall include the following business information: UEI number, business name, and address. Point of Contact (Including name, title, addresses, telephone number, fax number and Email address) Business size and NAICS for the acquisition Socio-economic status (e.g. SDVOSB, VOSB, 8a, HUBZone, WO, Small Business, etc.) Provide a narrative that addresses your firm s ability to provide the services describe herein. Provide past performance for this type of service. If you are a Government contractor holder on GSA, please provide the contract number. All information must be received no later than: October 23,2026 @ 8AM CST. Email information to: Arlene A. Blade, Contracting Officer, at arlene.blade@va.gov , using the following title in the email s subject line: 36C25627Q0043 CAVHS - FISHER HOUSE LINEN LAUNDRY SERVICE. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or returned. See attached document: DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK - DRAFT FOR RFI.
Contact
Point of contact
ARLENE A. BLADE
Role
the contracting officer
Email
arlene.blade@va.gov
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