S201--Housekeeping Fisher House/Bldg 10 Minneapolis VAMC
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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), Network Contract Office 23 (36C263), has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Housekeeping Services at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System's (MVAHCS) offsite buildings, specifically Fisher House 1, Fisher House 2, and Outpatient Lodging Building 10. This opportunity is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Technical questions are due by February 24, 2026, and quotes are due by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive daily, weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual cleaning tasks. This includes guest suites, bathrooms, common areas (kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms, libraries, lounges), offices, corridors, entrances, and exterior entryways. Specific tasks involve cleaning, disinfecting, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, restocking supplies, and changing linens. Guest room cleaning is required upon guest checkout. The services must maintain high standards of cleanliness, with a 100% Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) for critical areas.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027 (Base Year)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Custodial Janitorial Services) with a $22 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, and specific offsite buildings: Fisher House 1 (5045 E. 54th St.), Fisher House 2 (5045 E. 54th St.), and Outpatient Lodging Building 10 (5447 Minnehaha S.).
- Work Schedule: Weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 0700-1530 Central Time and Weekends (Saturday-Sunday) from 0800-1630 Central Time, excluding Federal holidays.
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Offerors must be registered and current in SAM.gov (www.sam.gov) and registered in the SBA's Small Business Search (https://search.certifications.sba.gov/).
- Key Personnel: A Certified Executive Housekeeper (CEH) with at least one year of prior CEH Manager experience is required to supervise and train personnel.
- Employee Training: Employees must complete TMS Course 20939.
- Government Provided: MVAHCS will provide consumables (paper products, hand sanitizer, soaps) and storage space. The contractor is responsible for key security and employee background investigations.
Key Dates & Contact
- Technical Questions Due: February 24, 2026, by 1:00 PM Central Time.
- 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.
- Contact: Robert Bennett, Contract Specialist, robert.bennett8@va.gov, 319-339-7079.