S201--VANIHCS Hood Cleaning
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF, 250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250), has issued an Award Notice for Hood Cleaning Services (PSC S201 - Custodial Janitorial Services) at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) facilities in Fort Wayne and Marion, IN. The contract, 36C25026C0081, was awarded to BROWN CONTRACTS & SERVICES, LLC for $54,975.00 on March 31, 2026.
Scope of Awarded Work
The awarded services encompass semi-annual and annual cleaning of kitchen hood systems, ductwork, and fans at both the Fort Wayne (2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805) and Marion (1700 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953) campuses. Services are required to comply with NFPA 96 and OSHA standards, including cleaning exhaust systems, grease removal devices, blower units, and exhaust duct systems to bare metal. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment, ensuring functional operation post-cleaning, and removing all debris off-site. Personnel are required to have a minimum of two years of experience and possess IKECA certifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Award Number: 36C25026C0081
- Award Date: March 31, 2026
- Award Amount: $54,975.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Janitorial Services)
- Period of Performance: The original solicitation indicated a base period (01-19-2026 to 01-18-2027) and four option periods, suggesting this initial award amount may cover the base period or a portion thereof.
Awardee Information
The contract was awarded to BROWN CONTRACTS & SERVICES, LLC, with UEI NWTRC2MKMYV4, located in McDonough, GA (ZIP 30253).
Original Solicitation Context
The original solicitation, 36C25026Q0051, was modified by amendments. Amendment 0001 extended the offer due date to January 22, 2026, and provided responses to contractor questions, site visit dates, and an updated price schedule. Amendment 0002 clarified that services were required for both Fort Wayne and Marion campuses. The solicitation required SAM registration and evaluated offers based on Certifications, Past Performance, and Price.