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Opportunity description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research Services, Division of Police, is seeking quotations for laundering, dry cleaning, pressing, repair, and alteration of government-issued police uniforms and related items, including body armor carriers, for about 125 personnel. The contractor will pick up garments at the Division of Police, 31 Center Drive, Building 31C, Bethesda, Maryland 20892, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and will return cleaned items on the next scheduled delivery day. Standard turnaround is 48 to 72 hours for cleaning and five business days for alterations that need tailoring. The contractor performs the work at its own facility, provides laundry bags, and keeps a tracking record for each item. The Government intends to award one firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with unit prices and estimated quantities of about 6,025 items per year. The contract will have a base year starting December 4, 2026, four one-year options, and an optional six-month extension. The requirement is set aside for small business concerns under NAICS 812320, Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated), with a size standard of $8 million. The Product Service Code is S209. Quoters must have an active SAM registration. Award will go to the lowest-priced quote that is technically acceptable and has acceptable or neutral past performance. Quotes are due November 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Questions are due November 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Send both to carly.beadle@nih.gov and cite RFQ 75N98027Q00071. The full RFQ, Statement of Work, pricing schedule, wage determination, clauses, and past performance form are attached.
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