J079--Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Cleaning & Janitorial Services

Amendment / Modification

This document is Revision 29 of Wage Determination No. 2015-5641, dated December 3, 2025. It supersedes previous revisions.

• The document lists wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in California County of Santa Clara.
• It includes notes regarding Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements for contractors.
• Specific benefits like Health & Welfare are detailed, including different rates for SCA and EO 13706.
• Vacation and Holiday policies are outlined.
• Footnotes provide additional context for specific occupations, such as Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers.

This document provides updated wage and benefit information that bidders must consider when developing their proposals. Contractors must ensure compliance with the listed wage rates, fringe benefits, and applicable Executive Orders for covered employees.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System campus. It is intended to help visitors and personnel navigate the facility.

• Lists buildings by number and name, with corresponding locations on the map (e.g., Building 100 is the Hospital, located at E-6).
• Identifies key areas such as parking lots, garages, pedestrian walkways, building entrances, roads, loading docks, and shuttle stops.
• Provides a grid system (A-J, 1-11) for precise location referencing.
• Includes a scale bar for distance estimation.

This map is relevant for bidders needing to understand the physical layout of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System campus. It may be important for site visits, understanding logistical requirements for services, or identifying specific locations mentioned in other solicitation documents.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Cleaning and Janitorial Services at the Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Division. The contract aims to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of DME and support Environmental Management Service (EMS) housekeeping operations.

• Provision of 12 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees working 40 hours per week.

• Coverage for 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm) and 2nd shift (2:00 pm - 10:30 pm), 7 days a week, including federal holidays.

• Performance of DME cleaning in designated areas according to VA EMS procedures.

• Adherence to Joint Commission, OSHA, EPA, and all applicable local, State, and Federal laws and regulations.

• Contractor employees must undergo VA PIV background investigation and obtain PIV cards.

• All cleaning supplies and equipment will be provided by the VA.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) plus 4 Option Years (through April 30, 2031).

• Estimated Value: $22 Million.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to jill.williams@va.gov by February 27, 2026, 11:00 am PST.

• All questions must be submitted by February 23, 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted in three separate parts: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Evaluation factors include Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

• A site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 0800 am PST.

• This acquisition is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors must be verified as SDVOSB at the time of quote submission and remain registered in the SBA Small Business Database until award.

• Wage Determination WD 2015-5641 Revision 29 applies.

• Invoices must be submitted monthly via Tungsten Network.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for Solicitation 36C26126Q0365, which covers Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Cleaning and Janitorial Services for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS).

• The core service required is cleaning and janitorial services specifically for Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

• The Place of Performance is VAPAHCS - Station 640, 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, United States.

• The solicitation will be posted from 02/09/2026 to 02/27/2026.

• All quotes must be received on or before 11:00 AM Pacific Time on 02/27/2026, unless an extension is posted.

• Information regarding a site visit will be provided within the solicitation document.

• This solicitation is specifically set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) vendors.

• The relevant NAICS Code is 561720.

• The Product/Service Code is J079.

• The Contracting Officer is Jill Williams, with contact email jill.williams@va.gov.