S201--Aseptic Janitorial/or Custodial Services WRJ White River J

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 1, is soliciting a Firm Fixed Price contract for aseptic custodial and janitorial services at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont. This total set-aside opportunity is reserved exclusively for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The scope of work covers approximately 189,891 square feet of interior space, including public areas, offices, and clinical spaces, though in-patient care rooms and the emergency room are specifically excluded. Key responsibilities include vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, linen transport, and the removal of regulated medical waste and sharps containers. The contractor must employ personnel trained in aseptic cleaning techniques and adhere to the facility's Standard of Cleanliness, as well as regulations from OSHA, The Joint Commission, and the OIG. The contract features an initial performance period of 365 calendar days with four one-year option periods, totaling a maximum duration of five years. Award will be based on a comparative evaluation of price and technical factors, including management capabilities and quality control. Personnel requirements are stringent, requiring English language proficiency and documented competency in aseptic techniques, with evaluations conducted bi-annually in April and September. Compliance with the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory, and the prime contractor must ensure that no more than 50 percent of the contract value is paid to firms not certified as SDVOSBs. Failure to maintain information security or misrepresenting business status may lead to the withholding of payment or debarment.