S216--EXHAUST HOOD AND GREASE TRAP CLEANING SERVICES

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Exhaust Hood and Grease Trap Cleaning Services for the VA Central California Health Care System, primarily at the Fresno VA Medical Center located at 2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA. The requirement is for monthly cleaning of the West Canteen hood system and quarterly cleaning of the East Canteen hood system, with all services performed in strict accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Quality Control Plan. The contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to complete the work, adhering to a standard that requires zero visible grease—both solidified and baked on—after cleaning. Each hood must be labeled with a Certificate of Performance after removal of all prior labels and adhesive residue, with the label clearly visible and containing company information and the cleaning date. All services must be documented in detailed inspection reports, including before-and-after photos, and submitted within five business days of each visit, while any deficiencies must be reported within two business days. The contract is structured as a Single Award Firm-Fixed Price arrangement with a base year running from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extension periods through July 31, 2031. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and the solicitation has no set-aside, meaning it is open to all qualified businesses regardless of size or socioeconomic status, though the NAICS code 561790 has a size standard of $9 million in annual receipts. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering price, technical capability, staffing qualifications, certifications, experience, and past performance, without assigned weights. The contractor must ensure all personnel are trained technicians, work in teams of at least two when accessing interstitial spaces or rooftops, wear visible VA-issued security badges, and comply with all federal, state, and VA safety regulations including OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental compliance. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage without asbestos exclusions and full adherence to workers’ compensation statutes. Invoices must be submitted monthly in arrears via VA’s electronic system through Tungsten, approved first by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and payment is contingent on completion of all deliverables. Failure to meet performance standards may result in price deductions, non-