Federal Janitorial RFPs — Hartford Metro (2026)

Federal cleaning demand in Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT

The Hartford metro is Connecticut's primary federal government hub, hosting major VA healthcare facilities, a large GSA-managed federal building complex, and several DoD installations. VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VACHS) operates campuses in West Haven and Newington — both fall within the Hartford metro area — and together represent the largest recurring VA janitorial requirement in New England outside of Boston. VA Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1, Manchester NH) administers VACHS contracts as SDVOSB set-asides under NAICS 561720. GSA Region 1 manages the Abraham Ribicoff Federal Building at 450 Main Street, downtown Hartford. The Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Airlift Wing at Bradley Airport in East Granby generates additional recurring custodial requirements through AFRC contracting channels. Connecticut's high prevailing wage environment results in one of the higher SCA floors in the country for a non-coastal-urban market.

Named facilities buying janitorial in Hartford-East Hartford-Middletown, CT

• VA Connecticut Healthcare System — West Haven campus — 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven CT 06516; VISN 1 / NCO 1; primary inpatient campus with multiple buildings; recurring custodial solicitations issued as SDVOSB set-asides.
• VA Connecticut Healthcare System — Newington campus — 555 Willard Ave, Newington CT 06111; VISN 1 satellite within Hartford metro; canteen equipment and facility maintenance contracts issued separately.
• Abraham Ribicoff Federal Building & US Courthouse — 450 Main St, Hartford CT 06103; GSA Region 1; multi-agency complex housing IRS, Social Security Administration, and federal courts.
• Bradley Airport / 103rd Airlift Wing CTANG — 60 Nicholson Ave, East Granby CT 06026; Connecticut Air National Guard; custodial under AFRC National Guard contracting vehicles.
• US Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound — 120 Woodward Ave, New Haven CT (near metro); recurring facility maintenance contracts.

Recent and upcoming contracts (last 18 months)

• 36C24126Q0450 — VA Connecticut Healthcare System Veterans Canteen Service equipment preventive maintenance (West Haven & Newington); SDVOSB set-aside; base period Jun 2026–May 2027 + 4 option years; NCO 1 (VISN 1). (StratVocate)
• VACHS West Haven Housekeeping IDIQ — Recurring annual housekeeping and custodial services for the West Haven campus; ~$3.5M/year estimated value; NCO 1; SDVOSB set-aside; next recompete anticipated FY2026–2027.
• GS-01P-23-TC-D-0007 — GSA PBS Region 1 custodial BPA, Abraham Ribicoff Federal Building, 450 Main St Hartford; full & open competition; annual task orders averaging $500K–$900K; contracting office: GSA New England Region 1.

SCA wage floor (current WD)

WD 2015-4119 Rev 30, effective Jul 08, 2025, covers Hartford County CT (Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford, Newington, and surrounding towns) and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $17.77/hr base wage plus H&W fringe benefits. Connecticut's state minimum wage ($16.35/hr as of 2025) is below the SCA floor; the WD rate governs on federal contracts. (SAM.gov WD 2015-4119 Rev 30)

Where to find opportunities

• SAM.gov — NCO 1 NAICS 561720 solicitations
• SAM.gov — GSA PBS Region 1 NAICS 561720
• USASpending.gov — NAICS 561720 Hartford metro awards

Primary sources

• WD 2015-4119 Rev 30 — Hartford County CT (SAM.gov)
• 36C24126Q0450 — VACHS canteen maintenance (StratVocate)
• USASpending.gov — historical awards NAICS 561720