S209--Linen and Laundry Services - SAVAHCS
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262) · Response deadline: Thu, 15 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide linen and laundry services for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona. This is a total small business set-aside procurement for recurring commercial services in the industrial laundry and linen supply industry.
Linen and laundry services for VA medical facilities typically involve processing healthcare textiles—including patient bed linens, surgical towels, gowns, scrubs, and other reusable medical fabrics. Contractors in this sector generally maintain strict infection control standards, healthcare-compliant wash formulas, and reliable pickup and delivery schedules to support hospital operations. See the solicitation for the specific service requirements, volume estimates, and performance standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contract Office 22 |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C26227Q0011 |
| NAICS | 812320 — Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time |
| Place of performance | Tucson, AZ |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses under NAICS 812320. To qualify, your business must meet the size standard associated with this code and be registered in SAM.gov with active status. The solicitation was posted October 10, 2026, with a five-day turnaround to the response deadline—accelerated timing that may limit opportunities for new market entrants without established VA healthcare laundry experience.
Businesses must demonstrate capability to handle healthcare linen services, which typically requires compliance with healthcare textile processing standards (such as HLAC accreditation or TRSA Hygienically Clean certification), appropriate facility infrastructure, and experience with inventory management systems for tracking par levels and linen utilization. See the solicitation for any specific past performance, certification, or facility requirements.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the healthcare compliance landscape. VA laundry contracts require adherence to stringent infection prevention protocols. If your operation lacks current healthcare certifications, evaluate whether rapid accreditation is feasible before the deadline—or partner with a qualified subcontractor if the solicitation permits.
Price strategically for recurring service costs. Healthcare laundry pricing typically includes per-pound processing rates, linen rental or purchase arrangements, delivery frequencies, and replacement charges for damaged or aged inventory. Structure your pricing to account for water and energy costs in Tucson's desert climate, labor market conditions, and transportation logistics for SAVAHCS campus delivery.
Demonstrate operational reliability. VA medical centers operate continuously; bid proposals should address contingency planning for equipment failures, volume surges, and emergency response capabilities. Specific experience with federal or VA healthcare clients strengthens technical proposals substantially.
Review contract terms carefully. Federal service contracts include clauses for periodic performance assessment, small business subcontracting plans (if applicable), and compliance with labor standards under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute. Verify your ability to meet all flow-down requirements.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C26227Q0011—given the October 15, 2026 deadline, limited time remains to prepare a responsive offer.
Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and your small business profile reflects NAICS 812320.
Submit questions or requests for clarification through the contracting officer contact provided in the synopsis, respecting any deadlines for inquiry submission specified in the full document.
Prepare your offer for electronic submission through the designated system by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on October 15, 2026, accounting for potential technical delays.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →