Window Washing Services at Alexandria LA VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research for window washing services at the Alexandria, Louisiana VA Medical Center through a Sources Sought RFI under solicitation number 36C256-26-AP-3391, with a NAICS code of 561720 for janitorial and building cleanup services. This is not a formal solicitation and no award will be made based on this notice; it is intended solely to identify capable vendors and determine market interest. Responses must be submitted via email to Bennett Smith, the primary point of contact, by 4:00 PM Central Time on May 26, 2026. The services will encompass comprehensive interior and exterior window cleaning across multiple buildings at the facility located at 2495 Shreveport Highway, Pineville, LA 71306, including cleaning of French doors, sliding doors, and stained glass. Work is expected to occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with potential for weekend or holiday services as needed, and a 12-month base period with four option years is anticipated in any resulting contract. Contractors must meet strict safety and quality standards aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and ANSI/ICWA 1-14, ensure all cleaning materials are backed by Material Safety Data Sheets, and maintain a streak-free, blemish-free finish meeting a 98% minimum cleanliness standard for exterior windows with 100% inspection. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and personal protective equipment. No government-furnished property or workspace will be provided. Security requirements mandate facility clearance for the contractor, background checks for personnel, restricted access to designated work zones, and compliance with installation security protocols including FPCON adjustments. Any damage caused during service must be repaired at the contractor’s expense. A detailed work schedule must be submitted within 30 days of contract award. The contract will require compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, and no set-aside or socioeconomic preferences are currently designated. Respondents are requested to provide their SAM UEI, CAGE code, business size certification (including small business, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) status if applicable), and any existing contractual relationships with federal vehicles. No formal evaluation factors, pricing data, or contract value has been established as this stage