Amendment to Window Washing Services at Alexandria, LA VAMC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Amendment 1 to the Request for Quote (RFQ) for Window Washing Services at the Alexandria, LA VAMC has been issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. This amendment extends the response deadline and clarifies key requirements for this Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. The new closing date is June 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central.
Scope of Change
This amendment incorporates significant changes and clarifications to the original RFQ, including:
- RFQ Closing Date Extension: The deadline for submissions is extended to June 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central.
- Cleaning Frequency: Clarified to be one annual cleaning, not monthly, with the Unit of Issue (U/I) adjusted from 12 MO to 1 JB per year.
- Evaluation Factors: The RFQ now explicitly includes FAR 52.212-2, "EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)". Evaluation will consider Technical Experience (requiring a minimum of two previous comparable projects), Price, and Past Performance (for responsibility purposes only).
- Place of Performance: Confirmed as 2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360.
- Pricing Requirement: Bidders must include pricing for all five years (base year and four option years).
- Scope of Work: Cleaning includes both interior and exterior window surfaces. Screens are to be removed and reinstalled but not cleaned. No scaffolding or special equipment is required; a tall ladder is sufficient.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Amendment to RFQ
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Product/Service Code: S201 Custodial Janitorial Services
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 4:30 PM Central
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Place of Performance: Pineville, LA
Additional Notes
Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. SDS/MSDS sheets are not required with the quote but must be in the contractor's possession when work begins. All questions and answers (QA2) have been posted and are addressed by this amendment.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Bennett Smith
- Email: bennett.smith2@va.gov