How to bid on Hospital Linen and Laundry Services for Mescalero Service Unit

What the agency is buying

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a vendor to provide hospital linen and laundry services for the Mescalero Indian Health Center in Mescalero, New Mexico. This is an opportunity for businesses to provide essential support to a healthcare facility.

The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services. The full details of the requirements are in the attached RFQ document.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 03, 2026. If you have questions about this opportunity, they must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. MDT on Monday, August 10, 2026. Quotes are due by 4:30 p.m. MDT on Monday, August 17, 2026. All times are Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is primarily set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs). If there is not enough competition from ISBEEs, the agency will consider other small business categories in a cascading order: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), HUBZone Small Businesses, and Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs). This is a good fit for small businesses in the facilities and laundry services sector.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view the documents.

Quotes and questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Administrator at [email protected]. For questions, include “RFQ No. 75H70726Q00075” in the subject line. For quotes, also include “RFQ No. 75H70726Q00075” in the subject line.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the attached RFQ and the Fillable Pricing Table for Contract Line-Items (CLINs). Ensure your quote addresses all requirements and pricing details as specified. Pay close attention to the place of performance and any specific service delivery expectations.

Since this is an RFQ, ensure your submission is clear, concise, and directly responds to all requested information. Double-check that all required forms and attachments are included and properly filled out before emailing your quote. Adhere strictly to the submission deadlines for both questions and quotes.