S201--NFS Deep cleaning (VA-27-00008465)view on SAM.gov

Recurring Kitchen Deep Cleaning Services Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC) NAICS: 561720 Janitorial Services THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION 1. Purpose The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Strategic Acquisition Office (SAO East), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified and capable sources for recurring kitchen deep cleaning services, performed twice per month (24 service visits per year) for the Nutrition and Food Service (NFS) kitchen(s) at the Washington DC VA Medical Center (DCVAMC), 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422. This RFI is strictly for market research and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. 2. Background DCVAMC requires comprehensive, recurring deep cleaning to maintain a clean, sanitary, and inspection ready kitchen environment that reduces grease buildup, protects food preparation areas, and supports compliance with health and sanitation standards (including readiness for routine health department and Joint Commission inspections). Services will be scheduled approximately every two weeks and performed during off hours to minimize disruption. 3. Anticipated Requirements & Required Capabilities Respondents should demonstrate the ability to perform turn key twice monthly deep cleaning services covering, at a minimum, the tasks and standards below: 3.1 Task Coverage Tile Floor Degreasing & Deep Cleaning: Use food safe, non corrosive, EPA registered solutions; commercial grade scrubbers/rotary machines; special attention to grout lines, corners/edges, and accessible areas beneath equipment. Stainless Steel Cleaning & Polishing: Thorough detailing and polishing of accessible stainless surfaces (countertops, workstations, shelving exteriors, sinks), including equipment legs/frames/casters and under/around prep areas. Sanitization & High Touch Points: Sanitize food prep surfaces with appropriate EPA registered solutions; clean baseboards/corners, doors, kick plates, handles, switches; perform trash removal and detail accessible hard to reach areas. 3.2 Explicit Exclusions Interiors of stainless cabinets, dishwashers, ovens, and freezers are excluded from this recurring scope; they may be requested separately under additional authorization/pricing. 3.3 Equipment & Materials Contractor furnishes all equipment, cleaning solutions/degreasers (food safe, EPA registered), mops/brushes/towels/polishing consumables; provide SDS to COR prior to first visit and upon changes. No Government furnished equipment. 3.4 Scheduling & Service Windows Frequency: Twice per month (24 visits/year); scheduled at ~two week intervals. Coordination: Schedule each visit with COR at least 5 business days in advance; adjust dates that conflict with Federal holidays or kitchen operations within the same cycle. Service Hours: Off hours or as designated by COR to avoid meal service. 3.5 Quality Control & Inspection Maintain a Quality Control Program; COR inspects after each visit. Contractor corrects deficiencies wi…