Jonathan Wainwright VA Medical Center Walla Walla Washington Laundry/Linen Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a contractor to operate a fully managed, off‑site laundry and linen processing system for the Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA. The contract must cover all labor, supervision, management, transportation, equipment, chemicals, supplies, and facilities required to process an average of 6,000‑9,000 lb of linen per week, with pick‑up and delivery of dirty and clean items twice weekly (Monday and Thursday, 0800‑1530 PT, excluding federal holidays). Standard turnaround is 72 hours from pickup to delivery, with an optional 24‑48 hour emergency service. The contractor must maintain strict separation of clean and soiled textiles, use closed bags and covered carts, sanitize carts, and prevent any cross‑contamination, adhering to VHA Directive 1850.03, OSHA, Joint Commission Environment of Care and Infection Control standards, and Association for Linen Management guidelines. The awardee must provide a complete quality‑control program, including routine inspections, pH and residual monitoring, documented deficiencies and corrective actions, and continuous improvement measures. All chemicals must be healthcare‑approved and accompanied by Safety Data Sheets; the contractor is responsible for equipment maintenance, annual calibration, and all re‑washing at no cost to the Government. Required reporting includes weekly poundage reports, monthly performance reports, incident reports within 24 hours, and annual compliance documentation. The VA retains ownership of all linen, expects a one‑business‑day response to inquiries, and reserves the right to inspect contractor facilities at any time.

Notice ID

3905ede073e3431fa9449a6584247188

Solicitation Number

36C260-26-AP-3110

NAICS Code

812332

Classification Code

S209