S218--Snow and Ice Service Removal Agreement
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246) · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for a Snow and Ice Service Removal Agreement. This type of contract covers the clearing, removal, and treatment of snow and ice from VA facility grounds, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, and other surfaces to maintain safe access during winter weather events. Services in this category typically include plowing, salting, sanding, hauling, and disposal of accumulated snow, though see the solicitation for the specific scope and performance requirements at this location.
This is classified under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), which also encompasses seasonal grounds maintenance including snow removal operations.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 6 |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24626Q1078 |
| NAICS | 561730 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is unrestricted—there is no small business set-aside specified in the metadata. Any qualified business, including large businesses and small businesses of all socioeconomic categories, may compete.
That said, small businesses registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with the appropriate NAICS code can participate. If you are a small business under the NAICS 561730 size standard (see the solicitation for the current threshold), consider whether you can meet the agency's stated requirements for equipment capacity, response times, staffing, and geographic coverage.
Veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, and disadvantaged small businesses that qualify in other respects should still evaluate this opportunity, as these certifications may be relevant to the VA's overall small business goals even under unrestricted competition.
How to put together a competitive bid
For snow and ice removal contracts, agencies evaluate proposals on several practical dimensions. Focus your preparation on:
Response capability: Demonstrate 24/7 or on-call availability with guaranteed mobilization times after weather events. The VA medical center environment demands patient safety; delayed response carries significant operational risk.
Equipment inventory: List specific snow removal equipment you own or will dedicate to this contract—plow trucks, loaders, bobcats, salt spreaders, blowers, and hauling capacity. Include age, condition, and maintenance records. Leased equipment requires documentation of committed access.
Personnel and training: Detail your crew structure, including licensed equipment operators, supervisory coverage, and any safety training relevant to working on active federal healthcare campuses with pedestrian and emergency vehicle traffic.
Location and logistics: Your proximity to the facility affects response time and fuel costs. Clarify your dispatch procedures and local salt/sand storage arrangements.
Insurance and bonding: Federal contracts typically require general liability, vehicle, and workers' compensation coverage at specified levels. See the solicitation for minimum requirements.
Past performance: Document comparable federal or commercial snow removal contracts, especially at healthcare, educational, or similarly sensitive facilities.
Pricing strategy: Develop unit prices or seasonal rates that account for variable winter severity. Understand whether the contract is fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), or another structure.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24626Q1078 to confirm the specific facility location, performance work statement, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Note the deadline: Proposals are due November 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time—verify whether this is receipt or post-mark date in the full notice.
Register or verify your SAM.gov status well before submitting; active registration is mandatory for award.
Request clarifications early if the scope, place of performance, or technical requirements are unclear in the published documents.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →