Federal cleaning demand in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage is Alaska's primary federal services market, hosting the state's largest military installation and its only full-service VA healthcare campus. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), formed by the merger of Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson, covers over 73,000 acres and houses approximately 20,000 military and civilian personnel, making it the largest single DoD employer in Alaska. JBER's Base Operations Support IDIQ bundles custodial with a wide range of facility services, creating a large, multi-year contract opportunity for qualified bidders. The Alaska VA Healthcare System at 2925 DeBarr Road (Muldoon Healthcare Center) was the subject of a major $9.3M housekeeping contract awarded in September 2024 to PHI Group, covering the main Anchorage campus plus six satellite facilities statewide. GSA Region 10 manages the James M. Fitzgerald US Courthouse and Federal Building downtown. Alaska's SCA floor is the highest in this entire batch at $18.66/hr, reflecting the state's high cost of living; OCONUS-style logistics premiums may further inflate total contract costs.
Named facilities buying janitorial in Anchorage, AK
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) — 8517 20th St, JBER AK 99506; Air Force / Army; ~73,000 acres; 673rd Air Base Group (ABSG); custodial covered under Base Operations Support IDIQ FA5000-23-D-0001; full & open 5-year vehicle.
- Alaska VA Healthcare System — Muldoon Healthcare Center — 2925 DeBarr Rd, Anchorage AK 99508; VISN 20 / NCO 20; primary inpatient and outpatient VA campus in Alaska; $9.3M housekeeping contract awarded Sept 2024 to PHI Group.
- James M. Fitzgerald US Courthouse & Federal Building — 222 W 7th Ave, Anchorage AK 99513; GSA Region 10; major multi-agency federal complex in downtown Anchorage.
- NOAA Western Regional Center — 222 W 7th Ave (collocated with federal building); National Weather Service and NOAA operations; ongoing facility maintenance requirements.
- Alaska VA CBOCs — Mat-Su CBOC (Wasilla), Homer CBOC, Soldotna CBOC; covered under the statewide Alaska VAHCS housekeeping contract (36C26024R0015).
Recent and upcoming contracts (last 18 months)
- 36C26024R0015 — Alaska VA Healthcare System Hospital Housekeeping Services; $9.3M; awarded Sept 17, 2024 to PHI Group; SDVOSB set-aside; covers Muldoon Healthcare Center + Regional Offices Anchorage + Domiciliary Anchorage + Transitional Housing Anchorage + Mat-Su CBOC (Wasilla) + Homer CBOC + Soldotna CBOC; VISN 20 / NCO 20. (HigherGov)
- FA5000-23-D-0001 — JBER Base Operations Support Services IDIQ (custodial included); ~$32M ceiling; awarded FY2023; 673 ABSG Contracting; full & open 5-year ordering period; covers all JBER facilities on Elmendorf and Richardson sides.
- GS-10P-22-TC-D-0005 — GSA PBS Region 10 custodial BPA, James M. Fitzgerald Federal Building, 222 W 7th Ave Anchorage; full & open competition; annual task orders averaging $800K–$1.4M.
SCA wage floor (current WD)
WD 2015-5681 Rev 25, effective Dec 03, 2025, covers Anchorage Borough and Matanuska-Susitna Borough AK and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $18.66/hr base wage plus H&W fringe benefits. This is the highest SCA floor in the Batch 4 cohort, reflecting Alaska's elevated cost of living. Workers on contracts entered into or extended after Jan 30, 2022 are additionally covered by EO 14026. (SAM.gov WD 2015-5681 Rev 25)
Where to find opportunities
- SAM.gov — JBER / 673 ABSG NAICS 561720 solicitations
- SAM.gov — NCO 20 NAICS 561720
- USASpending.gov — NAICS 561720 Anchorage metro awards
Primary sources
- WD 2015-5681 Rev 25 — Anchorage Borough AK (SAM.gov)
- 36C26024R0015 — Alaska VAHCS Housekeeping (HigherGov)
- USASpending.gov — historical awards NAICS 561720
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