What this opportunity is
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a contractor to provide facility laundry services at the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center in Sisseton, SD. This total small business set-aside contract requires the contractor to manage all aspects of laundry services, including collection, processing, and delivery of various linen items, while adhering to healthcare standards and regulations. As this is a presolicitation notice, interested small businesses should monitor for the forthcoming solicitation rather than submit bids at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Laundry Services Performance Work Statement (PWS)
1. Background
The Mission of the Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center (WWKMHCC) -
Indian Health Service (IHS) is to provide the best possible healthcare services to the
Native American population on the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse
Reservation. To meet this mission, the WWKMHCC - IHS has identified a need for a Non-
Personal Service Contract for facility Laundry/Linen services.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this contract is to provide the award of a facility wide full-service laundry
services firm-fixed price type contract.
3. Scope
The Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, transportation,
equipment, supplies, detergents, disinfectants, and other resources necessary to collect,
transport, launder, process, package, and deliver Government-owned linen items.
Place of performance:
Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center
100 Lake Traverse Dr
Sisseton, SD 57262
Period of performance: 12 months from date of award.
Estimated annual laundry poundage: Up to 7,800 pounds
Services may include:
• Mop heads
• Dust mops
• Bed sheets
• Pillowcases
• Blankets
• Towels and washcloths
• Patient gowns
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• Surgical linens (if applicable)
• Staff uniforms and scrubs (if applicable)
• Curtains and specialty linens (as requested)
4. Applicable Standards
Services shall be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local,
healthcare, infection-control, and occupational safety requirements.
The Contractor shall comply with:
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) healthcare laundry guidance
• Applicable state health regulations
• HIPAA requirements when handling patient-related materials
• Infection prevention and control standards
5. Performance Requirements
5.1 Collection Services
The Contractor shall:
• Pick up soiled linens from designated collection points.
• Prevent cross-contamination between clean and soiled items.
• Use covered carts or containers during transport.
• Follow established pickup schedules.
5.2 Laundry Processing
All items shall be:
• Properly washed and disinfected.
• Free of stains, odors, soil, lint, and foreign matter.
• Returned in serviceable condition.
• Processed using healthcare-industry laundry standards.
5.3 Delivery
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The Contractor shall:
• Deliver clean linens according to established schedules.
• Separate and package items by category.
• Place items in designated storage locations when required.
5.4 Inventory Accountability
The Contractor shall:
• Maintain records of quantities received and delivered.
• Report discrepancies immediately.
• Investigate missing items upon request.
5.5 Customer Service
The Contractor shall:
• Respond to service concerns within one business day.
• Resolve issues within five business days unless otherwise approved.
6. Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)
Performance
Objective Performance Standard Acceptable Quality
Level (AQL)
Pickup Performance Pickup completed on scheduled day
and time 95%
Laundry Cleanliness Linen free from stains, odors, lint, and
soil 98%
Infection Control Proper separation and sanitation
procedures followed 100%
Delivery Timeliness Delivery completed as scheduled 95%
Linen Accountability No unexplained losses 99%
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Performance
Objective Performance Standard Acceptable Quality
Level (AQL)
Customer Service
Response Initial response within 1 business day 100%
Complaint Resolution Corrective action within 2 business
days 95%
7. Deliverables
Deliverable Frequency
Pickup/Delivery Log Each service
Inventory Report Monthly
Lost/Damaged Linen Report Monthly
Quality Control Report Monthly
Corrective Action Report As Required
Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
1. Purpose
The QASP provides procedures for monitoring contractor performance and ensuring
compliance with the performance standards identified in the PWS.
2. Roles and Responsibilities
Contracting Officer (CO)
• Maintains contractual authority.
• Approves modifications and remedies.
Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
• Conducts surveillance.
• Documents contractor performance.
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• Reports deficiencies to the CO.
Contractor
• Performs internal quality control.
• Corrects deficiencies.
• Provides required reports.
3. Surveillance Methods
Random Inspection
The COR or designee, will inspect randomly selected linen deliveries for:
• Cleanliness
• Packaging
• Proper quantities
• Physical condition
100 Percent Inspection
Critical infection-control deficiencies may be subject to full inspection.
Customer Feedback
Staff complaints and service concerns will be documented and tracked.
Record Reviews
The Government will review:
• Pickup logs
• Delivery logs
• Inventory reports
• Quality control reports
4. QASP Surveillance Matrix
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Performance Standard Method of Surveillance Frequency AQL
Scheduled Pickup Log review Weekly 95%
Linen Cleanliness Random sample inspection Weekly 98%
Infection Control Compliance Observation/inspection Monthly 100%
Timely Delivery Delivery log review Weekly 95%
Inventory Accountability Inventory reconciliation Monthly 99%
Complaint Response Review complaint records Monthly 100%
Complaint Resolution Review corrective actions Monthly 95%
5. Deficiency Classification
Minor Deficiency
• Single isolated incident.
• No impact on patient care.
Action:
• Verbal or written notification.
Major Deficiency
• Repeated performance failure.
• Potential impact on operations.
Action:
• Written Corrective Action Request (CAR).
Critical Deficiency
• Infection-control violation.
• Health or safety risk.
• Significant disruption to patient care.
Action:
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• Immediate notification to the CO.
• Immediate corrective action.
• Potential contract remedies.
6. Performance Documentation
The COR shall maintain…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.