S201--JWC Janitorial Contract

The solicitation for JWC Janitorial Services, issued under solicitation number 36C25026Q0293 by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office 10 in Dayton, Ohio, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside for cleaning services at the Jackie Walorski VA Clinic in Mishawaka, Indiana. The contract, which employs NAICS code 561720, is structured as an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicle with a base period from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through October 31, 2031, with a total estimated ceiling value of $47 million. Although unit prices are not filled in the cost schedule, the total award amount is capped at this figure, and the evaluation process follows a best-value trade-off approach rather than being lowest price technically acceptable, weighing technical approach, past performance, and price in sequence to determine the most advantageous offer. Contractual obligations include stringent requirements for personnel, including a minimum of seven janitorial staff and one supervisor on-site at all times, with all employees required to have at least one year of medical facility cleaning experience, read and speak English fluently, wear approved uniforms and footwear, and undergo annual health screenings including TB testing and flu vaccinations. Chemical safety protocols mandate the use of EPA-approved products with factory labels only, prohibition of flammable materials, and on-site maintenance of Material Safety Data Sheets. Contractors must supply HEPA-filtered vacuums, locking carts, and sanitized waste containers while adhering to VA-specific identity verification and security prohibitions. Performance is governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that includes random and 100% inspections, with adherence to acceptable quality levels tracked via Contract Discrepancy Reports. Payment is strictly electronic via VA’s Tungsten Network system, with funding tied to appropriation symbol 561210 and remittance handled through the VA Financial Services Center in Austin, Texas. The solicitation requires full compliance with multiple FAR clauses including those on whistleblower rights, subcontractor restrictions, equal opportunity for veterans, small business utilization, and contract flexibility through options to extend services. Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a technical approach, staffing model, quality control program, contingency plan, and chemical inventory, with all submissions due by 4