DCNG Laundry Services

Background
The District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) is seeking to procure wash and fold laundry services to support its operations. The goal of this contract is to ensure the provision of clean laundry items, including military equipment, clothing, towels, and bed linen, free from any detectable chemical residue.
This service is essential for maintaining the operational readiness and hygiene standards of the personnel within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Work Details
The contractor shall provide daily pickup and delivery of laundry services at Government-directed locations throughout the NCR. Services include:
- Laundering military equipment, clothing, towels, and bed linen;
- Ensuring all items are free from detectable chemical residues;
- Returning cleaned items within 48 to 72 hours unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR);
- Inspecting, inventorying, and documenting items upon pickup and delivery;
- Washing items to remove soils, spots, and stains;
- Ensuring no trace of cleaning agents on items;
- Maintaining white fabrics free of tinting or discoloration;
- Processing items to be smooth and wrinkle-free;
- Providing a system for collection and transport of laundry in clean containers;
- Ensuring all items are fully dried before folding;
- Returning any missing items during subsequent deliveries;
- Limiting liability for damaged items to a maximum of $60 per item.

Period of Performance
The contract will have a base period of twelve (12) months from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028, with an option for one additional twelve (12)-month period from February 1, 2028, through January 31, 2029.

Place of Performance
National Capital Region (NCR), including various hotel locations such as Kimpton Banneker Hotel, Potomac Hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington DC/Downtown, Cambria DC Navy Yard, Courtyard Navy Yard, Tempo Hotel, Holiday Inn Capitol, Hyatt House DC Convention Center, The Morrow, Watergate Hotel, Capitol Hilton DC, The Hamilton, and Marriott Residence Inn.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet the Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA) requirement. Additionally, bidders should demonstrate relevant experience in providing laundry services similar in scope and scale. Key personnel qualifications related to quality control processes and timely service delivery will be prioritized.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for laundry services, with Tri-State Linens & Events Rental Corporation as the awardee on W912R126PA001 (estimated value $657,000) for 02/01/26–01/31/27. That prior effort required daily pickup and delivery of laundry (Mon–Fri) and included laundering services with an estimated workload of approximately 60 laundry bags per day, which is similar in function and operational cadence to the current wash-and-fold requirement for daily pickup/delivery and comparable bag-based daily volume. The overlap in service type (laundering with pickup/delivery logistics) suggests the current requirement may be a continuation or follow-on of the same type of support.