S201--Housekeeping Fisher House/Bldg 10
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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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), is soliciting quotes for Housekeeping Services for offsite buildings of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside opportunity. The services are required for Fisher House 1, Fisher House 2, and Outpatient Lodging Building 10. Quotes are due by March 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive housekeeping services, including daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual cleaning tasks. Key areas include guest suites, bathrooms, common areas (kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, libraries, lounges), offices, corridors, entrances, and exterior entryways. Tasks encompass cleaning, disinfecting, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, restocking supplies, and changing linens. Specific attention is required for high-touch surfaces and maintaining detailed cleanliness standards. A Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH) with at least one year of prior CEH Manager experience is required to supervise and train personnel.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with multiple option periods extending through March 31, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Custodial Janitorial Services) with a size standard of $22 Million.
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, and associated offsite buildings (Fisher House 1, Fisher House 2, Outpatient Lodging Building 10).
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Registration: Offerors must be registered and current in SAM.gov and certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA's Small Business Search.
- Required Offer Components:
- Completed and signed Standard Form 1449.
- Completed Price/Cost Schedule and Rate Table.
- Completed Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate.
- Technical portion detailing ability to perform tasks, including CEH experience and training certificates.
- Detailed Quality Control and Quality Assurance Plan.
- Statement on subcontractor usage (if any).
- Past Performance References (up to 3).
Key Dates & Contact
- Site Visit: Scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time, starting at the Fisher House. Complete information is in the RFQ.
- Technical Questions Due: February 24, 2026, by 1:00 PM Central Time, via email only.
- Quotes Due: March 3, 2026, by 1:00 PM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Robert Bennett (Contract Specialist) at robert.bennett8@va.gov.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Non-price factors will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis, with the best value expected from the technically acceptable quote with the lowest evaluated price.