Janitorial Supplies
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) Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) capable of supplying various janitorial supplies and equipment for the Bakersfield VA Clinic in California. This is market research for a potential future SDVOSB Sole Source acquisition. Responses are due by February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The VA is seeking information on contractors who can provide brand name or equal janitorial equipment, including but not limited to:
- Wastebaskets (e.g., Rubbermaid Fire Resistant Wastebasket 2541, Rubbermaid Step Can Slim Jim 1901985, Rubbermaid Configure 1961621, Rubbermaid Impressions 1901999)
- Janitor Carts (e.g., Rubbermaid Janitor Trolley FG9T7500)
- Mops and Mop Buckets (e.g., Rubbermaid Mop Bucket and Wringer FG758088YEL)
- Tilt Trucks (e.g., Rubbermaid Brute Rotomolded Tilt Truck FG131600BLA)
- Trash Cans (e.g., Rubbermaid Vented Brute 44 GAL Gray FG264360GRAY)
- Infectious Waste Bag Frames and Biohazard Waste Containers (e.g., Rubbermaid Legacy Step-On Container FG614500RED, Rubbermaid Step-On Receptacle 6143)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14)
- Response Due: February 16, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bakersfield VA Clinic, CA 93308
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to a future contract. No quotes will be accepted, and the Government will not pay for information submitted. Interested parties should submit responses to Erica Perry-Johnson at erica.perry-johnson@va.gov. Submissions should include:
- Company Information (name, DUNS, CAGE Code, POC, website)
- GSA contract(s) and socioeconomic status
- Description of company capabilities and previous experience
- Details on any anticipated teaming/subcontracting
- Information regarding Buy American (FAR 25.1), including country of origin and availability of domestic or alternate items.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if one is issued.