Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
AMEND 0001 Boise VA Campus gutters, downspouts, and roof drains service,
Department of Veterans Affairs · Sol. 36C26026Q1019
Due in 7 daysVeteran-owned
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The VA Network Contracting Office 20 wants a contractor to clean gutters, downspouts and roof drains at the Boise VA Medical Center and the nearby Mountain Cove campus in Idaho. Work happens twice a year, in November and June, for a base year starting November 1, 2026 plus up to four option years. The contractor supplies all labor, equipment and materials. It is a set-aside for veteran-owned small businesses (the notice and the solicitation word the exact status differently).
Watch out for
- Mixed set-aside and NAICS information. The SAM notice shows a general veteran-owned set-aside and NAICS 562998, but the solicitation documents say SDVOSB and NAICS 561790, so check eligibility before you spend time bidding.
procurement is 561790, with a small business size standard of $17 million.
- Offer due time stated inconsistently. SAM and Amendment 0001 say 3:30 pm Pacific, but the synopsis form says 3:30 pm Eastern; late offers can be rejected, so send early and confirm with the contract specialist.
RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 10-15-2026 15:30 EASTERN TIME, NEW YORK, USA
- Site visits already past. The only listed site visit dates were September 30 and October 1, 2026, so you may have to look at the grounds on your own and price without a guided look at access and equipment needs.
It is highly recommended a site visit is conducted prior to submission of bid.
- Difficult access and equipment needs. Multistory buildings and limited access may need high-lift equipment driven over lawns and walkways, and any damage you cause must be repaired at your cost.
Damage caused during the completion of this project shall be repaired at no additional cost to
- Tight work windows. Each cleaning round must be scheduled at least 7 days ahead and finished within two weeks across dozens of buildings, and road-closure work must be on weekends.
Semiannual cleanings are scheduled during the months of November and June. The
- Payment terms conflict. The notice says bill monthly in arrears, but the contract administration data says invoice upon successful completion of the job, which could affect your cash flow.
Vendor will bill monthly in arrears for services performed.
- Subcontracting limits. At least half of the money must stay with you or certified SDVOSB/VOSB subcontractors, and false certification can lead to debarment or prosecution.
Offers received from entities that are not certified SDVOSBs and listed in the SBA
Read from the notice and 3 attachments.
- 36C26026Q1019_solicitation final.pdf
- 36C26026Q1019 0001 final.pdf
- 36C26026Q1019_1 CONOP.pdf
Full brief
What they want
- Clean and rinse gutters and downspouts, removing leaves, branches, trash, soil, gravel and sand
- Clean roof drains, rinse the drain and cover, and flush the lines to confirm pipes are clear
- Do the work twice a year (November and June); finish each round within two weeks
- Haul away all debris yourself (VA dumpsters may not be used unless the COR approves)
- Make minor repairs to gutters and downspouts (re-attach, caulk, replace missing fasteners and parts)
- Provide an operational plan with the bid listing equipment and number of personnel
- Cover about 54 listed buildings plus the connecting corridors between buildings 27, 68 and 85
- Notify the COR as each building is finished so it can be inspected and accepted
- Contract type
- Firm-fixed-price (RFQ, combined synopsis/solicitation)
- Period of performance
- 1 base year (November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027) + 4 option years; two cleanings (November and June) each period
- Place of performance
- Boise VA Medical Center, 500 W Fort St, Boise ID 83702, and 911 Mountain Cove Rd, Boise ID 83702
- How they'll choose
- Most advantageous offer to the Government, based on price and past performance; offers must meet all requirements and partial offers are not accepted. Option prices are added to the base price for evaluation.
- Offers due
- October 15, 2026, 3:30 pm Pacific (PDT); SAM lists 2026-10-15T15:30:00-07:00
- How to submit
- Email only to Brian Stephen, brian.stephen@va.gov
What they'll judge offers on
- Price
- Past performance (similar work in the past 3 years)
What to include when you submit
- Include a signed SF 1449, a completed Price/Cost Schedule (items 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001 for base plus 4 option years), and the signed VAAR 852.219-75 limitations on subcontracting certification (C.10)
- Include the solicitation number, your name, address, phone, and UEI
- Include an operational plan listing equipment and number of personnel available
- Past performance: work from the past 3 years, with a short description, address, who it was for (government or private), completion date, and a point of contact with email and phone
- Include a statement of how far you agree with all terms and conditions, and respond to the representations and certifications in the solicitation
- Acknowledge Amendment 0001
- Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days after the due date
You must have
- Must be a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) listed in the SBA certification database at the time of offer and award (the SAM notice itself says Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside, so confirm with the contracting officer)
This solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB.
- Must sign the limitations on subcontracting certification: cannot pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to firms that are not certified SDVOSBs/VOSBs
will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not
- Must obtain all licenses and permits needed for the work, at no cost to the Government, and follow OSHA and EPA rules
Without additional expenses to the Government, all Contractors shall obtain all licenses and
- Active SAM registration and a UEI are needed (UEI must be on the offer)
- Service Contract Act wage rates apply (wage determination 2015-5503, Idaho counties including Ada); employees must be paid at least those rates
In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the
Not in the notice text
- Estimated contract value or budget (not stated; the $9 Million and $17 million figures are size standards, not the contract value)
- Which NAICS code (562998 or 561790) and which set-aside wording (VOSB or SDVOSB) governs
- Whether the due time is Pacific or Eastern
- Current or previous contractor (no incumbent named)
- Page limits or format for the operational plan and past performance information
- Exact option period start and end dates (the price schedule leaves POP dates blank)
- Insurance levels required (FAR 52.228-5 is only referenced by title)
- Quantities per building or number of gutters/drains (only a building list is given); the site plan is not included in the text
- How past performance will be weighted against price
- Answers to vendor questions are only referenced in Amendment 0001 ('Questions answered page 2'); the text shows no Q&A list
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 15, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 36C26026Q1019
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office
- 260-Network Contract Office 20 (36C260)
- Set-aside
- Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (specific to Department of Veterans Affairs)
- NAICS
- 562998
- Product/service code
- Z1DZ
- Business type
- Environmental & natural resources
- Place of performance
- ID, 83702
- Contracting contact
- Brian StephenBrian.stephen@va.gov
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Vendor to supply all materials and labor for the cleaning and maintenance of the VA Medical Center Boise and the adjoining Mountain Cove Campus gutters, downspouts, and roof drains. Service will be carried out in two phases in November and June each Period of service. All services will be provided in accordance with the Statement of Work. Vendor will bill monthly in arrears for services performed. See attached Solicitation for SOW for requirement details. AMEND 0001 POSTED TO ANSWER AND CLARIFY VENDOR QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS.
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