Window Washing Services at Alexandria, LA VAMC
Overview
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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
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16, is soliciting proposals for Window Washing Services at the Alexandria, LA VAMC in Pineville, LA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as an RFQ and is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotations are due by June 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive window cleaning services, including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. This encompasses cleaning all exterior and interior windows at the Alexandria VA Health Care Systems. Specific interior areas include the front and back center foyer, and north and south entrance windows. Services must ensure a streak-free finish without damage, utilizing industry-approved techniques. Compliance with applicable safety standards (OSHA, ANSI/ICWA) and provision of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials used are required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A base period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract through July 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- Product Service Code: S201 - Custodial Janitorial Services.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: June 5, 2026, by 4:30 PM Central Time.
- Questions Due: June 1, 2026, by 4:30 PM Central Time, submitted to bennett.smith2@va.gov.
- Submission Format: Offers must be submitted on SF 1449 or company letterhead stationery.
- Key Requirement: Offerors must complete and include the Limitations on Subcontracting portion with their quote.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on price and other factors, with technical capability and past performance being significant considerations.
Eligibility & Notes
- Set-Aside: This is a Total SDVOSB Set-Aside. Contractors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and verified in the SBA Small Business Search website as an SDVOSB.
- Compliance: Offerors must comply with all FAR and VAAR clauses incorporated by reference, including VAAR 852.219-75 regarding SDVOSB Limitations on Subcontracting.
- Site Visit: A site visit is not deemed necessary but can be requested by June 1, 2026.
- Solicitation Document: The government will not issue a separate solicitation document; this combined synopsis/solicitation serves as the official document.