Federal Janitorial RFPs — Honolulu Metro (2026)

Federal cleaning demand in Urban Honolulu, HI

Honolulu hosts one of the most concentrated federal real estate markets in the Pacific, driven by military installations, federal civilian agencies, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam — the combined Navy and Air Force installation on the south shore of Oahu — is the largest single federal custodial opportunity in Hawaii, with hundreds of buildings including hangars, barracks, administrative complexes, and support facilities. NAVFAC Hawaii (N62742) handles the majority of DoD custodial contracting and consistently uses 8(a)-competed or small-business set-asides. The VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System (VAPIHCS) at 459 Patterson Rd in Honolulu is the sole VA medical center in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands region; VA NCO 21 (Phoenix AZ) issues SDVOSB-set-aside janitorial IDIQs. The Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building and US Courthouse at 300 Ala Moana Blvd houses GSA Region 9 agencies plus USCG District 14 headquarters. The FAA's Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) at 760 Worchester Ave is a major air traffic control hub that generates its own janitorial contract. Tripler Army Medical Center, a Level II trauma center on Oahu, generates DoD medical custodial contracts. The SCA floor of $17.08/hr under WD 2015-5689 Rev 26 is below the EO 14026 minimum; the EO rate of $17.75/hr effectively governs for covered contracts entered since Jan 30, 2022. Hawaii-specific note: The Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act (PHCA) requires employer-provided health coverage for employees working 20+ hours/week; the H&W fringe for Hawaii-based SCA contracts is adjusted to $2.36/hr (with EO 13706) or $1.93/hr to reflect PHCA obligations.

Named federal facilities buying janitorial in Urban Honolulu, HI

• Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam (JBPHH) — Pearl Harbor, Oahu HI 96860; combined Navy and Air Force base; largest DoD installation in Hawaii with thousands of military and civilian personnel; NAVFAC Hawaii is primary custodial contracting authority.
• VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System (VAPIHCS) — 459 Patterson Rd, Honolulu HI 96819; VISN 21 flagship in Hawaii; full inpatient and outpatient VA medical center serving Pacific veterans.
• Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building & US Courthouse — 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu HI 96850; GSA Region 9; multi-agency federal complex housing IRS, SSA, USCIS, and federal courts.
• USCG District 14 Headquarters — 300 Ala Moana Blvd #9-216, Honolulu HI 96850; DHS USCG; responsible for Pacific region maritime law enforcement.
• FAA Honolulu Control Facility (HCF) — 760 Worchester Ave, Honolulu HI 96818; FAA Western Pacific Region; major en-route air traffic control center; recently solicited (697DCK-25-R-00042).
• Tripler Army Medical Center — 1 Jarrett White Rd, Honolulu HI 96859; DoD Army; Level II trauma center; 550+ beds; medical-grade custodial under Army Corps of Engineers contracting.
• USMC Base Hawaii (Marine Corps Base Hawaii) — Kaneohe Bay, Kailua HI 96734; NAVFAC Hawaii; separate custodial contracts for Kaneohe side of island.

Active solicitations and recent contract awards (last 18 months)

• 697DCK-25-R-00042 — FAA Janitorial Services at Honolulu Control Facility, Naval Weapons Station Oahu, and Oahu PMT Site Control; total small business set-aside; NAICS 561720 S201; DOT/FAA; issued May 2025; response deadline Oct 3, 2025; contracting officer located at FAA Seattle Regional Office, Des Moines WA. (HigherGov 697DCK-25-R-00042)
• 36C26123R0042 — VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System Janitorial Services, 459 Patterson Rd Honolulu HI 96819; SDVOSB 100% set-aside; NAICS 561720; contracting office NCO 21 (36C261), Phoenix AZ; ~$1–$1.8M/yr; 5-year IDIQ; active FY2023–FY2027.
• FA930125Q0024 — Fleet Janitorial Services Maintenance, Pearl Harbor–Hickam area; NAICS 561720; Navy/Air Force joint solicitation; multiple amendments through FY2026; small business set-aside. (SAM.gov FA930125Q0024)
• NAVFAC Hawaii Custodial IDIQ — JBPHH multiple buildings; NAVFAC Hawaii (N62742); 8(a) competed multi-year IDIQ; ~$3–$6M/yr; active vehicle covering multiple task orders annually.

SCA wage determination — current WD

WD 2015-5689 Rev 26, effective Jul 08, 2025, covers Hawaii County of Honolulu (plus American Samoa) and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $17.08/hr base wage. H&W fringe for Hawaii: $2.36/hr (with EO 13706) or $1.93/hr — well below the national $5.36/hr standard, due to the Hawaii PHCA health insurance mandate. EO 14026 ($17.75/hr in 2025) exceeds the WD base; for contracts entered or extended since Jan 30, 2022, the EO rate governs. (SAM.gov WD 2015-5689 Rev 26)

AbilityOne / JWOD presence

AbilityOne nonprofits are active in Hawaii. Goodwill Industries of Hawaii has held custodial contracts at federal facilities on Oahu; certain buildings in the Prince Kuhio Federal Building complex and JBPHH support facilities have been Procurement List entries. Check the AbilityOne Procurement List before bidding on specific Honolulu buildings.

Set-asides and certifications

NAVFAC Hawaii uses 8(a)-competed or small-business set-asides for major installation custodial IDIQs; VA NCO 21 uses SDVOSB for VA Pacific Islands janitorial work; FAA uses total small-business set-aside. Hawaii has no state prevailing wage for private-sector service contracts; SCA/EO 14026 rates govern. Hawaii PHCA compliance is a significant administrative requirement — health insurance carriers must be PHCA-approved; contractors must register with Hawaii DCCA as a foreign LLC or corporation.

Bid preparation specifics

Hawaii's geographic isolation creates real mobilization and supply chain costs — factor in higher material and equipment costs versus mainland bids. The SCA floor plus PHCA health coverage requirements mean effective total compensation is higher than the base WD rate suggests; budget PHCA-approved health plan costs separately. JBPHH solicitations require base access for all personnel (DBIDS badging; 3–5 weeks). Past performance at Pacific military or federal medical installations is the key differentiator for VA and NAVFAC Hawaii bids.

Cross-references

• Hawaii SCA wage rates: /pages/wages-honolulu-hi
• Hawaii PHCA compliance: labor.hawaii.gov PHCA

Where to find opportunities

• SAM.gov — NAVFAC Hawaii NAICS 561720
• SAM.gov — NCO 21 Hawaii VA NAICS 561720
• USASpending.gov — NAICS 561720, Honolulu County HI

Primary sources

• WD 2015-5689 Rev 26 — Honolulu County, HI (SAM.gov)
• FPDS — NAICS 561720, place of performance HI
• USASpending.gov — NAICS 561720 awards

Authored by the Opora Editorial Team.