S201--Window Washing - NWI (VA-26-00026909)

Amendment / Modification

This amendment updates the solicitation for Window Washing Services for the VA NWI VA Health Care System (Solicitation Number: 36C26326Q0234).

• Site Visit Dates and Times: The amendment changes the dates and times for mandatory site visits.

  • The site visits are now scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Omaha site visit: 10:00 am to 11:00 am CDT.
  • Grand Island site visit: 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm CDT.

• The dates and times for site visits have been updated.

• Offerors are reminded that attendance at the site visits is mandatory to be considered responsive.

• All other requirements of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• Quotes are still due by 10:00 am CST on April 17, 2026, and must be emailed to james.miller4@va.gov and curt.larose@va.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, using simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 23 is seeking quotes for window washing services for the VA Nebraska Western Iowa (NWI) VA Health Care System at the Omaha VAMC.

• Window washing services for the VA NWI VA Health Care System.

• Specific contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are detailed within the attached solicitation documentation.

• The VA anticipates awarding one firm-fixed-price contract.

• Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs, Nebraska Western Iowa VA Health Care System, Omaha VAMC, 4101 Woolworth Ave, Omaha, NE 68105.

• This solicitation (RFQ # 36C26326Q0234) is issued as a request for quotes.

• Quotes are due by 10:00 am Central Time on April 2, 2026.

• Quotes must be emailed to james.miller4@va.gov and curt.larose@va.gov.

• Technical questions are due via email by 10:00 am CST on April 9, 2026, to the same email addresses.

• Applicable FAR provisions include 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3, detailed in the attached document. FAR clause 52.212-4 is also included.

• This procurement is a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

• Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of offer.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561720, with a size standard of $22 million.

• Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01.

• The full solicitation document is referenced as "S02 36C26326Q0234 .2."

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for window washing services for the Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska Western Iowa VAHCS at the Omaha VAMC and Grand Island VAMC. The requirement includes interior and exterior window cleaning.

• Provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision for interior and exterior window cleaning.

• Windows must be left free from dirt, streaks, stains, and other substances.

• Broken glass must be replaced within 24 hours at no cost to the government.

• Contractor must notify COR two weeks prior to scheduling services and within one day of completion.

• Adherence to strict safety requirements, including fall protection and OSHA standards.

• Use of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions and minimization of water waste.

• Contractor staff must complete specific VA training (TMS #20939).

• Compliance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records management language.

• Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (05/01/2026 – 04/30/2027) plus four option years.

• Estimated Value: $22 Million (This is likely an estimate or ceiling, not a guaranteed amount).

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to james.miller4@va.gov and curt.larose@va.gov by the due date specified in Block 8 of SF 1449.

• Quotes must be readable in Microsoft Office 2007 or later (Word, Excel) or PDF (300 dpi scan).

• Mandatory site visits are scheduled for Omaha (04/02/2026) and Grand Island (04/03/2026).

• All questions must be submitted by 04/09/2026 at 1000 CST.

• Evaluation factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government.

• This acquisition is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM and meet SBA requirements for SDVOSBs.

• VAAR 852.219-75 Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting applies (50% for services).

• Wage Determinations 2015-5005 and 2015-5771 apply.

• Offerors must sign and return Section C4 VAAR 852.219-75 to be considered responsive.

• PIV badge issuance is required for personnel accessing facilities; contractors must account for lead times.