S216--691 Window Cleaning Services for VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS)
Overview
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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) is soliciting proposals for Window Cleaning Services for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated value of $47 Million. Proposals are due March 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide semi-annual (twice per year) window cleaning services for multiple VA facilities in Los Angeles, including the VAGLAHS main campus, Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC), and Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (LAACC). Services encompass interior and exterior window cleaning, ledge cleaning, metal panel cleaning, screen cleaning, walkway cleaning, and removal of substances like tar, gum, and paint from glass. The contractor must supply all necessary labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies, adhering to safety (OSHA, Cal-OSHA for Controlled Descent Apparatus) and environmental standards (use of environmentally preferable products). Requirements include submitting a Quality Control (QC) Program and a Safety Plan, personnel background checks, and compliance with VA policies regarding drug/alcohol, smoking, and security.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year (March 21, 2026 - March 20, 2027) with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Value: $47 Million (as indicated in Block 9 of SF 1449).
- Set-Aside: 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Offerors must be verified as SDVOSB by the SBA at the time of proposal submission and award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT.
- Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to Solly Kim (Solly.Kim@va.gov).
- Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest price that is reasonable and technically conforming.
- Special Standard of Responsibility: Offerors must provide a narrative summary (maximum 2 pages) demonstrating specialized experience in Window Cleaning Services.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for February 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT at VAGLAHS. RSVP is required by February 18, 2026.
- Questions Due: All questions must be submitted in writing via email by February 24, 2026, 04:00 PM PDT.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). A U.S. Department of Labor Register of Wage Determinations (Service Contract Act) is provided, which is crucial for bidders to understand minimum wage and benefit requirements for labor cost calculations. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) through the Tungsten Network System, with invoices submitted semi-annually in arrears. The NAICS Code is 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and the PSC is S216 (Facilities Operations Support Services).