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Grout Maintenance for the Puget Sound VA

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) · Response deadline: Thu, 05 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for grout maintenance services at the Puget Sound VA location. This is a facilities maintenance contract focused on flooring substrate care—specifically the repair, cleaning, sealing, or replacement of grout in tiled areas. VA medical facilities require strict adherence to healthcare environment standards, including infection control protocols, so work typically occurs in coordination with facility operations to minimize disruption to patient care. See the solicitation for the specific scope of work, building locations, and performance standards.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for small businesses only under a total small business set-aside. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the NAICS 238330 (Flooring Contractors) size standard
• Be registered and active in SAM.gov
• Have any required federal contracting certifications current

NAICS 238330 covers establishments primarily engaged in installing or servicing floor coverings and substrates, including grout work, tile setting, and related finishing. If your business specializes in janitorial or general maintenance without flooring-specific capabilities, evaluate carefully whether you meet the scope requirements. Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) should note VA procurement priorities, though this set-aside does not mandate a specific socio-economic preference beyond small business status.

How to put together a competitive bid

Verify your NAICS size standard. For 238330, the Small Business Administration size standard is typically based on average annual receipts. Confirm your three-year average falls below the threshold.

Demonstrate healthcare facility experience. VA medical centers require contractors familiar with working in active clinical environments—emphasize your experience with:

• Infection control risk assessment (ICRA) protocols
• After-hours or phased work scheduling
• OSHA and Joint Commission-equivalent safety standards

Address bonding and insurance. Federal construction and facilities contracts typically require performance and payment bonds above certain thresholds. See the solicitation for specific requirements; if below the threshold, still demonstrate financial capacity to complete the work.

Detail your grout-specific methodology. Distinct from general cleaning, grout maintenance requires knowledge of grout types (cementitious, epoxy, urethane), appropriate cleaning agents, sealing products, and color-matching for repairs. Specify your equipment, products, and quality assurance process.

Price strategically. Government solicitations typically evaluate on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or best value. For maintenance work, labor burden rates and material costs drive pricing; ensure your loaded labor rates account for Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements including Service Contract Labor Standards if applicable. See the solicitation for the precise evaluation criteria.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C26026Q0827
2. Review all attachments for the detailed statement of work, contract clauses, and any site visit or pre-bid conference information
3. Confirm place of performance and whether a site visit is required or permitted
4. Submit your proposal before November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time—late submissions are not accepted

Allow adequate time for SAM.gov registration verification and any required certificate updates before the deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →