Intent to Sole Source Award for Custodial and Janitorial Services

This is an intent to sole source notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent to sole source and synopsis of the proposed action. Based on Government needs, to include preventing a significant break in service and the allowance of time for the restructuring of staff and

requirements, the Department of Veterans Affairs, VHA, Network

Contracting Office (NCO) 21 intends to negotiate/award a short-term sole-source contract to HUGHES GROUP LLC for a period of 4/1/2026 9/30/2026. At the conclusion of this period, it is anticipated that this requirement will be solicited on a full and open competitive basis. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is for a new firm-fixed price contract sole source using statute 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute) for services. The North American Industrial System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 561210, with a small business size standard of $47 Million, and the FSC/PSC is S201. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to solicit and award an Open Market Sole Source Firm Fixed award to provide janitorial services. The continued performance of janitorial services is vital to ensuring critical daily operations at the Medical Facility are fully functional and supporting the care of Veteran Patients in a timely manner. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by 12:00 AM PST on

19 March 2025 via email to [email protected]. RFQ number 36C26126Q0502 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. All responses received by the closing date specified herein will be considered by the Government, any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can provide the same services by the required date. However, a determination by the Government to not compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Capability Statement Please answer the following

questions when responding: What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.) Provide DUNS and/or CAGE Code. Ability and experience in managing this same requirement. Include general information and technical

background describing your firm's experience on contracts requiring similar efforts to meet the program