S201--Janitorial Services Emergency Bridge Contract
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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) is seeking an emergency short-term Firm Fixed Price (FFP) bridge contract for Janitorial and Cleaning Services at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) and Mayaguez Outpatient Clinic (MOPC). This procurement is necessary due to a protest filed on the follow-on solicitation, requiring a stay of award and ensuring continuity of critical services. Responses are due April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive janitorial and cleaning services, including necessary supervision, labor, supplies, materials, and equipment. A key requirement is Healthcare Aseptic Cleaning Services at VACHS. These services are crucial to prevent immediate harm to health, welfare, and safety, and to avoid compromising the agency's mission due to potential safety and infection issues.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Bridge Contract
- Duration:
- Base Period: May 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026
- Option Period 1: August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
- Option Period 2: September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
- Option Period 3: October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026 (Option periods are at the Government's discretion.)
- Set-Aside: Sole-source to incumbent OS-DB-JV-2 LLC (OS-DB)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 10:00 AM SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
- Published: April 24, 2026
Evaluation & Justification
This action is proposed on a sole-source basis to OS-DB-JV-2 LLC due to an unusual and compelling urgency. The incumbent contractor is deemed capable of performing the urgent requirement without interruption, possessing the necessary knowledge, capability, and competency, including trained personnel familiar with hospital environments, Federal/Commonwealth laws, CDC, and Department of Health regulations, and TJC compliance. This bridge contract allows time for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to resolve the protest on the long-term contract.
Additional Notes
- Product Service Code (PSC): S201 (Housekeeping – Custodial Janitorial)
- NAICS Code: 561720
- Place of Performance: VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), San Juan, PR.
- Contact: Wilfredo Perez, Contracting Officer, wilfredo.perez3@va.gov, 939-759-6783.
- FITARA does not apply.