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S201--36C24127Q0017 Windows Washing Service

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241) · Response deadline: Fri, 27 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide window washing services at its facility in Bedford. This is a commercial service procurement under NAICS code 561720 (Janitorial Services), which covers window cleaning as a specialized building maintenance service.

Window washing services for federal facilities typically include interior and exterior window cleaning, glass surface maintenance, and potentially related work such as cleaning window frames, sills, and tracks. The scope may involve working at heights, which requires proper safety protocols and equipment. Federal healthcare facilities like VA medical centers have stringent requirements for safety, scheduling around patient care, and compliance with facility-specific rules. The actual scope of work—frequency of service, number of buildings, square footage, and specific performance standards—see the solicitation.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). To qualify, your firm must:

• Be at least 51% unconditionally owned by one or more service-disabled veterans
• Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
• Be verified in the Veteran Verification Program through the VA's Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) or the Small Business Administration's legacy VetCert system
• Meet the small business size standard for NAICS 561720 ($47.5 million average annual receipts over three years)

You must also be registered in SAM.gov with active status and maintain your SDVOSB certification through the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) or successor system.

How to put together a competitive bid

For janitorial/ window washing contracts at VA medical facilities, bids typically succeed when they address:

Personnel and clearance requirements. VA facilities require background checks, badging, and often VA-specific training for contractor personnel. Identify whether your staff already have VA credentials or factor in processing time.

Safety compliance. Window washing at heights requires OSHA-compliant fall protection programs. Document your safety record, training protocols, and equipment certifications. The VA will likely evaluate your safety plan.

Proposed pricing structure. Commercial window cleaning contracts often price per cleaning, per window, or as a fixed monthly/annual amount. Understand the government's estimated quantity and pricing model—see the solicitation for specifics.

Past performance. Submit relevant references from federal or commercial healthcare facility contracts, especially VA or other hospital window washing work. Emphasize experience with occupied healthcare environments.

Small business participation. While this is a total SDVOSB set-aside, note any subcontracting plans if applicable.

The combined synopsis/solicitation format means this notice may include both the announcement and the full solicitation documents; review all attached files carefully.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24127Q0017

2. Verify your SDVOSB status is current in the VA Veteran Verification Program if you have not completed verification

3. Note the firm deadline: November 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are typically not accepted

4. Review all attachments for detailed specifications, pricing instructions, and required representations

Contact the contracting officer listed in the SAM.gov notice with any questions; allow adequate time for response before the deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →