Notice of Intent to Sole Source / Sources Sought for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning (L&DC) Services at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

This Sources Sought notice announces the U.S. Army’s intent to award a sole‑source, Firm‑Fixed‑Price IDIQ contract for Laundry and Dry‑Cleaning services at Joint Base Lewis‑McChord, WA. The contract will be initially awarded to Arken (UEI LQADABJE3817) and will span a one‑year base ordering period with up to four additional one‑year extensions, potentially covering five years of service. The contractor must provide full‑service laundry operations—including pickup, laundering, dry‑cleaning, and delivery of uniforms, linens, and OCIE—within a five‑business‑day turnaround, operating on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 0800‑1530. Vendors are asked to submit capability statements, socio‑economic certifications (WOSB), facility location within 50 mi of JBLM, subcontracting plans, and past‑performance data. The solicitation is a market research effort; no quotes or proposals are being requested at this time. • Service scope: pickup, laundering, dry‑cleaning, delivery of government‑owned items; 5‑day turnaround; specific operating days/times. • Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price IDIQ, sole‑source to Arken, with up to five one‑year ordering periods. • NAICS: 812320 (Drycleaning and Laundry Services) – estimated ceiling $8 M. • Eligibility: Women‑Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification required; facility must be within 50 mi of JBLM. • Required submissions: competition feedback, company info, WOSB certification, facility narrative, subcontracting plan, past performance. • No deadline or pre‑bid meeting; interested firms should monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for future solicitations.