Intent to Sole Source-Industrial Launderers for Red Lake Hospital

***NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD***

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area Office, Red Lake Service Unit intends to award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract on a sole source basis to the Red Lake Tribal Council for a base plus 4 option years.

The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a) - only one source reasonably available.  The Red Lake Tribal Council is the only responsible source capable of providing the required healthcare-grade laundry services within the immediate geographic area of Red Lake, Minnesota.

Due to the rural and remote location of the Red Lake Service Unit and the requirement for reliable, routine pickup and delivery to maintain uninterrupted patient care services, no other known sources can meet the Government’s needs without substantial duplication of cost or unacceptable delay.

Award to another vendor would introduce logistical challenges and risk disruption to essential healthcare operations.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 812332 – Industrial Launderers

Point of contact for this acquisition is Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Purchasing Agent, Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs no later than 03/09/2026, 2:00 PM CST