Janitorial Services Riverside National Cemetery -- S201
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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), National Cemetery Administration, is soliciting proposals for Janitorial Services at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean, sanitary, and presentable condition. This opportunity is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Proposals are due by March 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies necessary for comprehensive janitorial services. This includes cleaning and sanitizing restrooms, offices, conference rooms, visitor centers, and other designated facilities. Tasks involve sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, replenishing supplies, and cleaning glass surfaces. Services must meet or exceed CIMS performance standards and applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. The work must not interfere with funeral services or public visitation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) and four (4) 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Cleaning Services) with a $22 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA.
Key Requirements & Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Proposals must be submitted in two parts: SF 1449 (pricing) and a Technical Proposal. Key evaluation factors include:
- Experience & Green Cleaning: Two years' experience in high-visibility, high-traffic areas, and recognized green cleaning certification (e.g., Green Seal, UL ECOLOGO, ISSA CIMS-Green Building).
- Staffing Plan: Details on employee numbers, replacement plans, and resumes for the Contract Manager and Site Supervisor.
- Quality Control Plan (QCP): A plan to ensure services meet the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including a responsible person's resume. The contractor must hold and maintain ISSA CIMS certification, use EPA Safer Choice or equivalent green products, and ensure all employees pass background checks. A Wage Determination (SCA) is applicable, requiring compliance with specified minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: February 20, 2026, 9:00 AM PST at Riverside National Cemetery. RSVP required by February 18, 2026, 3:00 PM PST.
- Questions Deadline: February 25, 2026, 1:00 PM PST.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM PST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Roberto.Escobedo@va.gov.
- Contact: Roberto Escobedo, Contract Specialist, Roberto.Escobedo@va.gov.