How to bid on Off-site Laundry Services for the USMMA

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is seeking a contractor to provide off-site laundry services. This involves picking up laundry six days a week from three campus locations, processing it off-site, and returning it within 48 hours. During July, a special schedule requires two daily visits and a 24-hour turnaround.

The contractor will also be responsible for transporting laundry bags to an on-campus storage facility and monitoring student retrieval of completed laundry to prevent misappropriation. The government will provide the storage facility and metal shelves.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting questions is July 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. All questions must be sent via email to the Contracting Officer, Daphnee Ravilus, at [email protected]. Responses to questions will be provided through a solicitation amendment.

Quotations are due by August 10, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. ET. Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer. It is important to submit your quote on time, as late submissions will not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812320, Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated), with a dollar threshold below $8 million. Firms that are not small business concerns will be considered nonresponsive.

The USMMA is looking for a qualified and experienced contractor with demonstrated technical capability to perform the required services and past performance on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.

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 some documents, but this is not always the case.

Quotations must be prepared in accordance with Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This provision can be accessed electronically. Offerors are responsible for checking the website periodically for any updates or amendments to the solicitation.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Ensure your company has an active registration with the federal SAM system (SAM.gov) before submitting your quote, as this is required to receive an award. Review the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) carefully to understand all requirements.

The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer. This means your quote must first be determined technically acceptable based on your capability and past performance, and then the lowest priced acceptable offer will be selected. Clearly demonstrate your technical capability and provide relevant past performance examples.

Pay close attention to the Service Contracts Act and the applicable Department of Labor Wage Determination (DOL WD# SCA 2015-4157 REV 31) when preparing your pricing.