S201--Janitorial Services l Chattanooga National Cemetery
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786) · Response deadline: Fri, 09 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration is procuring janitorial services for the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Janitorial services under NAICS 561720 typically include routine cleaning, sanitization, and maintenance of buildings and facilities. For a national cemetery, this work generally covers administrative buildings, visitor facilities, restrooms, and potentially maintenance structures—ensuring spaces are kept dignified and presentable for visitors and staff. Specific service areas, frequencies, and performance standards are not provided in the notice metadata; see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (36C786) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C78626Q0119 |
| NAICS | 561720 (Janitorial Services) |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | October 9, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT |
| Place of performance | Chattanooga, Tennessee |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14. To compete, your firm must:
- Be small under the NAICS 561720 size standard (see current SBA size standards)
- Be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled 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 VA's Vendor Information Pages (VIP) system as a verified SDVOSB or VOSB
Non-SDVOSB firms, including other veteran-owned businesses not yet verified or firms with disabled veterans below the ownership/control thresholds, are ineligible.
How to put together a competitive bid
For SDVOSBs pursuing a janitorial services set-aside, consider these practical steps:
Verify your VIP status early. VA procurements require current verification. Log into VIP.gov well before the deadline—delays in verification are a common disqualifier.
Understand the scope thoroughly. Review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for cleaning frequencies, square footage coverage, staffing requirements, supply provisions, and green cleaning mandates. Federal janitorial contracts often specify EPA-registered disinfectants and sustainable products.
Price for the full contract period. Government janitorial contracts are typically firm fixed-price. Account for labor costs, benefits, supplies, equipment, overhead, and profit. Scrutinize whether the government or contractor provides consumables and cleaning equipment.
Demonstrate relevant cemetery or dignified-facility experience. While not always required, experience maintaining facilities with similar public-visitor profiles, security sensitivities, or hallowed-ground considerations strengthens your technical approach.
Address personnel requirements. Background checks, citizenship verification, and possibly VA-specific credentials may apply for workers at federal cemetery properties.
Review evaluation factors. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically evaluate price and technical factors. Emphasize reliability, supervision plans, quality control, and responsiveness to service calls.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C78626Q0119
- Note the deadline: Responses are due October 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time—extremely tight at approximately two days from posting; act without delay
- Confirm VIP verification status and address any gaps before preparing your offer
View the official notice on SAM.gov →