Bid guide
How to bid on Base and Medical Laundry Services for the Dept of the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Air Force is seeking information from businesses that can provide laundry and dry-cleaning services in Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This includes general laundry services as well as specialized cleaning for contaminated medical linens. They are looking for companies with specific experience and equipment for handling medical laundry.
This is a Sources Sought announcement, which means the Air Force is conducting market research. They are not asking for bids or quotes at this time. This is an opportunity for your business to show its capabilities and influence future solicitations.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Responses to this request for information are due by November 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM Arabian Standard Time. This is a firm deadline. All information submitted will be used by the Air Force for planning purposes.
After the deadline, the Air Force will review the submitted capability statements and answers to their questions. This information will help them understand the market and determine potential sources for future contracts. This notice does not commit the government to any future award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses experienced in laundry and dry-cleaning services. Companies with a North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code of 812320 (Cleaners, drycleaning and laundry service (except coin-operated)) and a size standard of $8M are particularly relevant. If you believe another NAICS code is more applicable to your services, you should provide it with your response.
Firms with specific experience in handling and cleaning contaminated medical linen, including having dedicated equipment and processes for segregation and disinfection, are highly encouraged to respond. Experience adhering to regulations for medical linen handling is also important.
How to respond to this request
To respond, you need to prepare a capability statement and provide answers to specific questions outlined in the announcement. These questions cover your ability to provide all services, experience with medical linen, dedicated equipment, quality control, transportation methods, specialized cleaning, water/chemical monitoring, and your ability to provide a quote.
Send your complete response to SrA Dominique Henry, Contracting Officer, via email. The email address is provided in the original announcement. Ensure your response is submitted no later than the stated deadline.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capability statement, clearly address each question posed in the announcement. Provide specific examples of your experience, especially regarding medical linen handling and adherence to regulations. Detail your processes for segregation, cleaning, and quality control.
Highlight any unique capabilities or specialized services your company offers. Even though this is not a solicitation for bids, a well-structured and comprehensive response can position your company favorably for future opportunities. Ensure all attachments mentioned in the original source are reviewed to understand the full scope of areas to be covered.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Dept of the Air Force; the original posting controls.