J079--Facility Pressure Washing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), has issued a Sources Sought notice for Facility Pressure Washing Services at the C.W. Bill Young VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, FL. This is market research to identify qualified firms, primarily Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), for a potential future solicitation. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for pressure washing services at the main entrances and walkways of multiple buildings on the C.W. Bill Young Medical Center campus, totaling approximately 155,000 sq. ft. Services include cleaning doors, walls, lights, stairs, curbs, tables, benches, trashcans, and walkways. Work must be performed twice annually (every 6 months), after hours (6:00 PM - 12:00 AM Mon-Fri; 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM weekends), to avoid disrupting patient care. The contractor must use strong commercial chemical cleaners, rinse with hot water, ensure proper disposal of chemical-water mix, and replace any items broken during the process.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: Base Period (8/1/2026 - 7/31/2027) with four one-year option periods, extending through 7/31/2031.
- Set-Aside: Primarily seeking SDVOSB responses to determine feasibility for an SDVOSB set-aside. If insufficient, it may be solicited as a VOSB or SB set-aside.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: March 12, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for bids, quotes, offers, or proposals. Interested SDVOSB, VOSB, or SB companies should reply via email with their capability statement. Responses will assist the VA in determining the appropriate socio-economic set-aside for a future solicitation.
Key Requirements
- Contractor personnel must wear identification badges.
- A minimum of three (3) years of specialized continuous experience is required.
- General Contractors must possess a 30-hour OSHA course certification.
- Contractor must maintain general liability insurance ($500,000), comprehensive automobile liability insurance ($300,000), and workers' compensation insurance ($1,000,000), to be presented with the bid proposal.
- Deliverables include Field Reports, Material Data Sheets, and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) information.
- An English-speaking supervisor must be on-site at all times during work.
- Contractor vehicles must be identified by company name/logo and limited to two per visit.