Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a small‑business vendor to provide comprehensive linen and laundry services for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, AZ. The contract will cover collection, cleaning, delivery, and rental of medical‑grade textiles, with a required 96‑hour contingency inventory and 24/7 emergency response capability. The award will be a base‑period contract (Jan 1 2027 – Sep 30 2027) with up to four one‑year options.
• Provide laundering, drying, ironing, and delivery of all specified linen items (sheets, pillowcases, gowns, towels, etc.).
• Maintain an off‑site 96‑hour contingency stock that is rotated every 90 days.
• Meet strict delivery windows (pick‑up 06:00‑08:00 a.m., delivery by 12:30 p.m.) and adhere to HLAC or equivalent accreditation standards.
• Submit a per‑pound and per‑piece rate schedule; pricing will be evaluated on a lowest‑price basis.
• Must be SBA‑eligible and retain an active business license; subcontractors must also meet small‑business requirements.