Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive janitorial services for the Durham VA Medical Center campus (approximately 393,000 sq ft) for Fiscal Year 2026. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price BPA covering daily cleaning, carpet spot‑cleaning, restroom sanitation, consumables provision, and equipment maintenance. Key requirements include a Certified Executive Housekeeper (or equivalent IEHA CESE), a minimum staffing level of ten full‑time housekeepers per shift, additional supervisory personnel, and full responsibility for all cleaning chemicals, supplies, and equipment. The solicitation is set‑aside for Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and follows Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Past performance may be demonstrated by the prime or subcontractors, and the award will be based on price reasonableness and compliance with labor standards (SCLS Wage Determination 2015‑4375 Rev 33).
• Scope: Full custodial coverage of ~393,000 sq ft across multiple buildings.
• Minimum staffing: 10 FTE housekeepers per shift + Certified Executive Housekeeper + shift supervisors.
• Contractor‑furnished consumables, chemicals, PPE, and equipment.
• Required certifications: CEH (or equivalent IEHA CESE) with one‑year recent management experience.
• SDVOSB set‑aside; price evaluated under FAR 52.222‑41 (SCLS).
• Prior contract value (2020) was $2.6 M, indicating a similar budget range.