S214--Annual Carpet Cleaning Services

This solicitation, RFQ 36C26226Q0763, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS Code 561740 for annual carpet cleaning services at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System in Albuquerque, NM. The requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract with a base year and four option years, covering approximately 25,000 square feet of carpeted areas within a 68,000-square-foot facility that includes office, warehouse, storage, and technical spaces. Services must be performed semi-annually to maintain a healthcare-level cleanliness standard, using minimal water to protect aging carpet adhesive, with cleaning scheduled exclusively on Saturdays excluding federal holidays. Performance must comply with OSHA and The Joint Commission standards, and contractors must adhere to federal wage determinations for Bernalillo County, Revision 26, effective July 8, 2025. The contract includes strict quality control mandates requiring the submission of a detailed plan within ten days of award that outlines inspection procedures, deficiency identification, and documentation of corrective actions for government review. All submissions must be made electronically to Naomi Meza at naomi.meza@va.gov with the correct solicitation number in the subject line and on the quote, and must be submitted by the amended deadline of July 24, 2026, at noon PST. Evaluation is based solely on lowest price, provided the offer is responsive, reasonable, and within available funding, while also meeting pass/fail responsibility criteria under FAR 9.104-1 and 9.104-2. Contractors must be currently registered in SAM with an active UEI and must certify their SDVOSB status, along with providing required representations regarding covered telecommunications equipment and executive compensation reporting. The contract includes comprehensive federal clauses on ethics, whistleblower protection, privacy training, paid sick leave, minimum wage compliance, and audit rights, with records required to be maintained for three years after final payment. Site visits were conducted on July 21, 2026, and all equipment must be brought on-site; truck-mounted systems are not permitted. Invoices are due monthly, submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR 852.232-72, and payments will be processed via electronic funds transfer using the System for Award Management.