Off-Campus Housekeeping SDVOSB Set-Aside Solicitation

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking off-campus housekeeping and janitorial services for five buildings in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, totaling approximately 110,306 square feet. The solicitation covers comprehensive cleaning services to be performed outside normal clinic hours, specifically between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., with a requirement for a Certified Executive Housekeeper to supervise operations. The contract will be awarded through a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process, with potential offerors required to demonstrate compliance with detailed cleaning standards for various facility areas including offices, restrooms, and common spaces. Vendors must complete background investigations, undergo security training, and ensure employees wear distinguishable uniforms. The solicitation response is due by May 9, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. CDT, with a contract period anticipated from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and has a minimum contract guarantee of $5,000 with a maximum spending ceiling of $2,000,000. The incumbent contractor is Federal Medical Services Inc., whose previous contract was valued at $691,644. The solicitation mandates a minimum of 10 local employees and will cover buildings including Building 9, Building 89, Building 222, Building 223, and the VISN 23 Office located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Contractors will be required to follow Department of Labor Wage Determination guidelines, which establish minimum wage rates of at least $17.75 per hour and include standard benefits. The place of performance is specifically designated as Minneapolis, MN 55417, with services to be conducted across multiple off-campus locations within the Veterans Health Administration's facilities.