Federal Janitorial RFPs — Buffalo Metro (2026)

Federal cleaning demand in Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY

The Buffalo–Niagara Falls metro combines significant VA healthcare, Air Force Reserve, CBP/GSA port operations, and federal courthouse cleaning requirements. VA Western New York Healthcare System (3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo) is the dominant VA buyer, issuing recurring SDVOSB custodial contracts through NCO 2 (Bronx, NY). Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station hosts the 914th Airlift Wing and contracts separately through AFRC channels. The Peace Bridge Port of Entry and CBP Buffalo Field Office generate ongoing custodial work through DHS procurement vehicles. GSA Region 2 manages the Robert H. Jackson US Courthouse and other federal buildings in the Buffalo urban core. New York State's elevated prevailing wage environment translates into one of the higher SCA floors outside of the New York City metro area, making bid preparation especially cost-sensitive.

Named facilities buying janitorial in Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY

• VA Western New York Healthcare System (Buffalo) — 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo NY 14215; VISN 2 / NCO 2; VAMC 528; primary inpatient campus; recurring housekeeping IDIQ contracts issued as SDVOSB set-asides under NAICS 561720.
• Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station — 914 FSS, Niagara Falls NY 14304; 914th Airlift Wing AFRC; ~2,800 personnel; custodial covered under installation support contracts from AFRC contracting.
• Robert H. Jackson US Courthouse — 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo NY 14202; GSA Region 2; multi-agency federal building in downtown Buffalo.
• Peace Bridge Port of Entry / CBP Buffalo Field Office — 1 Peace Bridge Plaza, Buffalo NY 14213; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; recurring facility maintenance through DHS procurement.
• Canandaigua VA Medical Center — 400 Fort Hill Ave, Canandaigua NY 14424; VISN 2 / NCO 2; a Finger Lakes campus that is part of the Western NY VA network, serves the Buffalo–Rochester corridor.

Recent and upcoming contracts (last 18 months)

• 36C24225F0179 — Buffalo & Batavia VAMCs Window Cleaning and Maintenance (interior & exterior); ~$181,271; awarded September 2025 to Commercial Window Repair Solutions; NCO 2 (36C242); NAICS 561720. (HigherGov)
• 36C24218P1422 — VA Western New York Homeless Program Janitorial Services; $361,750 ceiling; awarded April 2018 to KB Federal Maintenance; SDVOSB set-aside; 5-year ordering period; NAICS 561720. (HigherGov)
• FA463222D0001 — Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Facilities Support Services (custodial included); multi-year IDIQ; 914th AW / AFRC contracting; competitive small-business set-aside.

SCA wage floor (current WD)

WD 2015-4147 Rev 32, effective May 06, 2025, covers Erie and Niagara Counties NY (Buffalo and Niagara Falls) and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $17.30/hr*** base wage plus H&W fringe. Workers on contracts entered into or extended after Jan 30, 2022 are additionally covered by EO 14026. (SAM.gov WD 2015-4147 Rev 32)

Where to find opportunities

• SAM.gov — NCO 2 NAICS 561720 solicitations
• SAM.gov — AFRC contracting NAICS 561720
• USASpending.gov — NAICS 561720 Buffalo metro awards

Primary sources

• WD 2015-4147 Rev 32 — Erie & Niagara Counties NY (SAM.gov)
• 36C24225F0179 — Buffalo VAMC Window Cleaning (HigherGov)
• 36C24218P1422 — VA WNY Homeless Program Janitorial (HigherGov)