Federal Janitorial RFPs — Boston Metro (2026)

Federal cleaning demand in Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NH

Boston has a substantial federal footprint led by VA VISN 1 (New England Healthcare System), which operates three VA medical campuses in the Boston area: Jamaica Plain, Brockton, and West Roxbury. Together these represent hundreds of thousands of cleanable square feet of medical-grade space requiring specialized housekeeping. GSA Region 1 manages major federal office buildings including the JFK Federal Building and Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. Federal Building in Government Center. The John Joseph Moakley US Courthouse is a GSA-managed landmark. VISN 1 / NCO 1 (36C241, based in Bedford MA) handles VA janitorial solicitations; the standard set-aside is SDVOSB. Boston carries the highest SCA janitor floor of the northeastern metros at $19.20/hr (Suffolk County). Note: The JFK and O'Neill buildings are among GSA's assets identified for potential disposition in 2025 — if sold or transferred, janitorial contract vehicles may shift.

Named facilities buying janitorial in Boston–Cambridge–Newton, MA–NH

• VA Boston Healthcare System, Jamaica Plain Campus — 150 S Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain MA 02130; VISN 1; acute care and specialty services.
• VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus — 940 Belmont St, Brockton MA 02301; VISN 1; mental health residential and outpatient.
• VA Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury Campus — 1400 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury MA 02132; VISN 1; surgical and primary care.
• Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. Federal Building — 10 Causeway St, Boston MA 02222; GSA Region 1; ~800K sq ft multi-agency office.
• John Joseph Moakley US Courthouse — 1 Courthouse Way, Boston MA 02210; GSA Region 1; federal district court.
• John F. Kennedy Federal Building — 15 Sudbury St, Boston MA 02203; GSA Region 1; Government Center complex.

Recent and upcoming contracts (last 18 months)

• VA Boston VAHCS Environmental Management Services FY2025 — Covers Jamaica Plain, Brockton, and West Roxbury campuses; SDVOSB set-aside; NAICS 561720 S201; contracting office NCO 1 (36C241, Bedford MA); ~$2–$4M annual obligation; 5-year IDIQ; recompete expected FY2026 per USAJobs posting (Assistant Hospital Housekeeping Officer, June 2026). (VA Boston HCS)
• GSA Region 1 custodial BPA — JFK and O'Neill Federal Buildings — Small business set-aside; recurring annual task orders $400K–$1.2M; contracting office GSA Region 1 Boston.
• VISN 1 SDVOSB Janitorial Multiple-Award BPA — Upcoming vehicle for VA Boston system and VISN 1 network facilities; market research and pre-solicitation expected FY2026; NAICS 561720 S201 SDVOSB.

SCA wage floor (current WD)

WD 2015-4047 Rev 30, effective Jul 08, 2025, covers Suffolk County (Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop) and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $19.20/hr base + $4.93/hr H&W fringe = loaded floor ~$24.13/hr. EO 14026 (currently ~$17.75/hr) is below the WD rate so the $19.20 WD floor governs for all covered workers. (SAM.gov WD 2015-4047 Rev 30)

Where to find opportunities

• SAM.gov — NCO 1 Boston VA NAICS 561720
• SAM.gov — PSC S201 Massachusetts custodial
• USASpending.gov — NAICS 561720, Suffolk County MA

Primary sources

• WD 2015-4047 Rev 30 — Suffolk County, MA (SAM.gov)
• FPDS contract data — NAICS 561720, place of performance MA
• USASpending.gov — historical awards NAICS 561720