Fisher House Linen Laundry Service
- Client
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- 10/16/2026
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 812331
- Set-aside
- 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 follow
- Contact
- ARLENE A. BLADE
- arlene.blade@va.gov
Description
AI GeneratedNetwork Contracting Office 16 seeks market research from qualified vendors to provide laundry and linen services for the John L. McClellan VA Medical Center’s Fisher House in Little Rock, Arkansas. The requested scope requires laundering and processing items—including towels, sheets, pillowcases, comforters, and mattress pads—separately from VA patient-care linens using hospitality-grade quality standards. Both large and small businesses that are licensed and authorized to perform these services may participate in this market research survey. Interested parties must submit capability statements via email to Contracting Officer Arlene A. Blade by October 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST. Submissions must include the business name, address, UEI number, point of contact details, business size, NAICS code, socio-economic status, GSA contract number if applicable, past performance, and a narrative addressing capability.
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 36C25627Q0043
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Buying office
- 256-Network Contract Office 16 (36C256)
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Oct 13, 2026
- NAICS
- 812331 · Linen Supply
- Product/service code
- S209
- Place of performance
- Little Rock, 72205
- Contracting contact
- ARLENE A. BLADE, Contracting Officer
arlene.blade@va.gov
(318) 466-4281
Read the official notice description
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 [email protected] , 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.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C256) with descriptions matching "fisher house". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| BALLARD CLC, INC.36C25624C0081 · AE PROJECT 667-23-113 - SITE PREP FOR FISHER HOUSE | $197.0K | Sep 30, 2029 |
| JUNOT GROUP, LLC36C25626C0005 · 667-23-113, CON - FISHER HOUSE SITE PREP | $3.1M | Oct 11, 2027 |
| C2 WORLDWIDE LLC36C25626F0042 · OFF-SITE LODGING HOPTEL SERVICES FOR MEDVAMC FISHER HOUSE PROGRAM | $2.1M | Sep 30, 2027 |
| NINETY FIVE SOUTH, INC36C25622P1161 · JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE HOUSTON, TX VAMC (FISHER HOUSE I, II, AND III). | $1.0M | Jul 10, 2027 |
| VENERGY GROUP LLC36C25624C0047 · FISHER HOUSE UTILITIES SITE PREP | $1.6M | Nov 27, 2026 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Linen Supply). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 812331
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| CENTURY LINEN & UNIFORM, LLC36C24223P0327 · PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LAUNDRY SERVICES, LINENS, FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE | $2.8M | Dec 31, 2027 |
| ZOOM GROUP INC36C24927N0141 · LOUISVILLE LAUNDRY SERVICE | $663.7K | Oct 31, 2027 |
| JCB DRY CLEANING INC36C26123P0018 · LINEN SUPPLY AND LAUNDRY SERVICES FOR RADIOLOGY AND DENTAL SERVICES | $247.7K | Sep 30, 2027 |
| HALIFAX LINEN SERVICE, INC.36C24623P0060 · LINEN SERVICES FOR LAUNDRY AND SCRUBS | $331.7K | Sep 30, 2027 |
| L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED36C24226P0932 · PM ON ALEX UNITS AT THE BRONX VAMC | $49,467 | Aug 31, 2027 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 812331, since Oct 1, 2024
252 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. ECONOMY LINEN & TOWEL SERVICE OF ZANESVILLE, INC$4.1M
- 2. REINO LINEN SERVICE, INC.$3.3M
- 3. DSA LOGISTICAL SERVICES LLC$1.8M
- 4. CENTURY LINEN & UNIFORM, LLC$1.7M
- 5. FLORIDA LINEN SERVICES-SPACE COAST, LLC$1.5M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
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