Sources Sought - Custodial and Day Porter Services, DeCA Headquarters (Fort Lee, VA)
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Sources Sought from the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA), for work in Fort Lee, Virginia. Due Nov 3, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5), 5 days left.
| Solicitation number | SS1839284 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) |
| Office | Defense Commissary Agency |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | 8(a) |
| Trade (NAICS) | Janitorial Services (561720) |
| Product or service code | S201 |
| Place of performance | Fort Lee, Virginia |
| Posted | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 3, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-5) (5 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Bid documents (1)
- DeCA Draft Custodial Services Performance Work Statement controlled: request access on SAM.gov
Paid members download every document from this page, or buy this bid alone.
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Virginia Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR PLANNING AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY In accordance with FAR Part 10, FAR Part 19, and the Sourcing Hierarchy established under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is conducting market research to identify active, capable GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 8(a) contract holders under SIN 561720 (Janitorial Services) interested in and capable of performing a follow-on requirement for Custodial and Day Porter Services at DeCA Headquarters, Building 11200, Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1800.
This Sources Sought is issued in accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded on the basis of this notice. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this RFI, and responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their response.
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY: - Scope: Performance-based commercial custodial and day porter services for a Class A office administrative complex encompassing approximately 147,000 square feet. - Core Routine Hours: Monday through Friday, between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Daytime operations). - Periodic Floor Care: Carpet deep cleaning (optional, "As-Requested" basis) and hard-surface floor stripping/refinishing (periodic) performed strictly after normal Government duty hours (after 6:00 p.m. or weekends). - Exclusions: In accordance with federal appropriations and liability guidelines, personal convenience services (such as cleaning the interior of personal microwaves/refrigerators or washing personal dishes) are strictly excluded from this requirement. - Location of Performance: DeCA Headquarters, Building 11200, Fort Lee, VA. - Anticipated Period of Performance: A 12-month Base Period starting June 1, 2027, with four (4) consecutive 12-month option periods extending through May 31, 2032.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested GSA MAS 8(a) vendors are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement (not to exceed 5 pages in PDF format) directly through GSA eBuy or via email NLT October 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Submissions must address the following:
- Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Socio-Economic Status: Identify active certifications (e.g., SBA Certified 8(a) Participant, HUBZone, SDVOSB,WOSB). If active 8(a), please state your SBA graduation date.
- GSA Schedule (If Applicable): Identify if your firm holds an active GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract under SIN 561720 or SIN 561210fac. If yes, please provide your GSA contract number.
- Relevant Past Performance: Up to three (3) examples within the last three (3) years performing custodial services for commercial or federal administrative office facilities of similar size (147,000 sq. ft.).
- Local Mobilization Capability: Briefly describe your firm's capability to establish a local operational presence and recruit/clear a local workforce within the local Fort Lee, VA commuting area.
- Gate Access & Security: Confirm capability to comply with Fort Lee's unescorted gate access, background screening (NCIC-III), and REAL ID Act compliance procedures.
ATTACHMENTS: Please download and review the attached "Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)" for complete details of the required services. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought. POINTS OF CONTACT: - Contract Specialist: Melissa Richardson - [email protected] - Contracting Officer: Christina Ellison - [email protected]
Contracting contact
- Melissa Richardson · [email protected] · (804) 734-8000
- Christina Ellison · [email protected] · (804) 734-8000
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 561720, a business counts as small if it has no more than $22.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Who can bid: 8(a) set-aside
The SBA 8(a) Business Development program helps small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people win federal work; agencies can set contracts aside for 8(a) firms only.
How to get certified: 8(a) certification guide. All open 8(a) set-asides.
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There are 38 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 561720), 24 posted in the last 7 days; 76% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of the Army, Department of Veterans Affairs and Forest Service. Most of the work with a stated place is in Virginia, New Jersey and New Hampshire. A notice in this trade gives a median of 14 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 6 days.
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