S201--S201 JANITORIAL SERVICES - HILO VET CENTER

SOL #: 36C26126Q0103Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)

MATHER, CA, 95655, United States

Place of Performance

Hilo, HI

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

Custodial Janitorial Services (S201)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cfb4e47a6ab34b7ea8a9ace214d043b2/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 21, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 30, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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), Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), is soliciting proposals for Janitorial Services at the Hilo Vet Center in Hilo, HI. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 4, 2026, at 13:00 PST.

Scope of Work

The awarded contractor will provide complete janitorial services for approximately 3024 square feet at the Hilo Vet Center. Services are required two days per week (Monday and Thursday) during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM). Key tasks include:

Weekly: Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, sweeping, emptying waste, cleaning restrooms, restocking paper products, spot-cleaning, and sanitizing kitchen areas.
Monthly: Cleaning and sanitizing trash receptacles, dusting vents, blinds, light fixtures, windowsills, vacuuming fabric furniture, removing cobwebs, cleaning windows (inside/outside), and spot cleaning carpeting.
Quarterly: Cleaning interior/exterior windows and damp cleaning window blinds.
Annually: Polishing metal and shampooing/steam cleaning all carpeted areas. The contractor must furnish all necessary cleaning equipment and environmentally preferable supplies, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous agents. A designated janitorial storage area will be provided by the government.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Product Service Code: S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
NAICS Code: 561720 (Janitorial Services), Size Standard: $22 Million
Period of Performance: A base year from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with four one-year option periods.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: February 4, 2026, at 13:00 PST.
Submission Method: Electronically via email to Gary Christensen at gary.christensen@va.gov.
Mandatory Acknowledgment: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001. Failure to do so may result in offer rejection.
Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, past performance, SDVOSB/VOSB status, and price. The government intends to award without exchanges, emphasizing strong initial submissions.
Site Visit: A site visit was scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM HST. Attendees were required to RSVP by January 27, 2026.

Important Notes

Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to Wage Determination 2015-5691 REV 26 for Hawaii, which outlines minimum hourly wage rates, fringe benefits, paid sick leave, and holiday entitlements for service employees.
Personnel Requirements: Contractor personnel must be knowledgeable, trained, wear uniforms, and include at least one fluent English-speaking representative on site during scheduled hours.
Contact: Gary Christensen, Contract Specialist, gary.christensen@va.gov.