Federal Janitorial RFPs

Federal Janitorial RFPs — Philadelphia Metro (2026)

Defense Logistics Agency at the Navy Supply Annex in Philadelphia anchors one of the region's largest non-VA federal janitorial contracts, alongside the Philadelphia VAMC (University & Woodland Ave) at the SCA floor of $17.20/hr.

Open + recent awards as of June 2026Statute: FAR 22.10 (SCA); Wage Determination 2015-4233 Rev 32Effective: WD effective Dec 23, 2024Last reviewed: Q2 2026
Metro
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE
Governing Statute
FAR 22.10 (SCA); Wage Determination 2015-4233 Rev 32
SAM.gov NAICS 561720 + 561740; https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4233/32
Enforcement Agency
DOL Wage and Hour; VA NCO 4 / VISN 4; GSA Region 3
Civil Penalty
SCA back-wage + debarment risk

Federal cleaning demand in Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE

Philadelphia anchors a tri-state federal market with substantial depth across military logistics, veterans healthcare, federal judiciary, and revenue service campuses. The Defense Logistics Agency's Troop Support headquarters at 700 Robbins Ave is among the largest federal employer sites in Pennsylvania, generating significant recurring custodial demand. VA VISN 4 (VA Capitol Health Care Network) — which despite its name is headquartered in Pittsburgh — oversees the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center at 3900 Woodland Ave, the region's flagship VA hospital. GSA Public Buildings Service Region 3 (Mid-Atlantic) manages the federal court complex and office buildings in downtown Philadelphia. Naval Support Activity Philadelphia at the 700 Robbins Ave campus (co-located with DLA) also generates Navy janitorial contracting. VA NCO 4 (36C244, Pittsburgh) handles VA solicitations; SDVOSB set-asides are standard. The Philadelphia metro SCA WD rate of $17.20/hr slightly exceeds the EO 14026 floor, so the WD governs for all covered contracts. AbilityOne is an incumbent presence at the IRS Philadelphia campus.

Named federal facilities buying janitorial in Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE

  • Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center — 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia PA 19104; VISN 4 flagship; full inpatient medical center with emergency department; large cleanable footprint.
  • Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support (DLA J4) — 700 Robbins Ave, Philadelphia PA 19111; major DLA logistics campus; custodial covering multiple large warehouse and office buildings.
  • James A. Byrne US Courthouse & Federal Building — 601 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19106; GSA Region 3; high-security federal court complex.
  • William J. Green Jr. Federal Building — 600 Arch St, Philadelphia PA 19106; GSA Region 3; multi-agency office tower; adjacent to Byrne Courthouse.
  • Naval Support Activity Philadelphia — 700 Robbins Ave, Philadelphia PA 19111; Navy installation; shares campus with DLA; separate custodial procurement vehicles.
  • Social Security Administration Philadelphia Operations Center — 300 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia PA 19123; SSA field operations center; large recurring custodial requirement.
  • Eastern District US Courthouse (Robert N.C. Nix Sr. Federal Building) — 900 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19107; GSA Region 3; federal courthouse with high-security access requirements.
  • IRS Philadelphia Submission Processing Campus — 2970 Market St, Philadelphia PA 19104; IRS large-scale processing facility; AbilityOne incumbent historically.

Active solicitations and recent contract awards (last 18 months)

  • 36C24424R0090 — VA VISN 4 Philadelphia Region Janitorial IDIQ; Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VAMC (3900 Woodland Ave) and affiliated CBOCs; SDVOSB set-aside; NAICS 561720 S201; contracting office NCO 4 (36C244), Pittsburgh PA; ~$1.5–$3M/yr; 5-year IDIQ; active FY2024/2025 contract cycle. (SAM.gov 36C24424R0090)
  • SP3300-24-R-0001 — DLA Troop Support Philadelphia custodial services, 700 Robbins Ave Philadelphia PA 19111; small business set-aside; NAICS 561720; DLA J3 contracting; ~$800K–$1.5M/yr; performance period FY2024–FY2026. (DLA Troop Support)
  • GSA PBS Region 3 Custodial BPA — Philadelphia — James A. Byrne Courthouse and William J. Green Federal Building; small business competitive; recurring annual task orders $400K–$1.2M; contracting office GSA Region 3 Philadelphia.
  • IRS Philadelphia Campus Custodial IDIQ — 2970 Market St Philadelphia; IRS Procurement; full & open; AbilityOne incumbent historically; ~$1M/yr active contract.
  • 36C24426Q0567 — VA VISN 4 Window and Glass Cleaning Services, 8 VA Medical Centers including Crescenz VAMC; SDVOSB set-aside; sources sought FY2024; follow-on solicitation expected FY2026. (HigherGov 36C24426Q0567)

SCA wage determination — current WD

WD 2015-4233 Rev 32, effective Dec 23, 2024, covers Pennsylvania Counties of Delaware and Philadelphia and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $17.20/hr base wage + $5.36/hr H&W fringe = loaded floor ~$22.56/hr. Lead Janitor (11260): $18.07/hr. Window Cleaner (11270): $18.75/hr. EO 14026 (~$17.75/hr in 2025) slightly exceeds the WD rate; the EO floor governs for contracts entered or extended on/after January 30, 2022. (SAM.gov WD 2015-4233 Rev 32)

AbilityOne / JWOD presence

AbilityOne has a significant incumbent presence in the Philadelphia metro. The IRS Philadelphia campus and portions of the SSA Operations Center have historically been serviced by AbilityOne nonprofits. Per the AbilityOne Program Custodial Advantage page, the IRS Service Center in Philadelphia is explicitly listed as an AbilityOne top-customer site. Contractors should verify current Procurement List status for specific buildings before bidding.

Set-asides and certifications

VA NCO 4 defaults to SDVOSB set-asides for all Philadelphia VAMC janitorial work; SDVOSB certification via SBA VetCert is required. DLA Troop Support solicitations tend toward small-business competitive or full-and-open. GSA Region 3 BPAs mix small-business and AbilityOne program slots. 8(a) firms find opportunity at DoD reserve centers in Camden NJ and Chester PA. Pennsylvania requires a Business License and workers' compensation under PA Workers' Compensation Act; no state-level janitorial licensing beyond standard business registration.

Bid preparation specifics

Philadelphia federal janitorial contracts are predominantly LPTA for recurring custodial. DLA Troop Support uses past-performance-weighted source selection for larger custodial IDIQs; the DLA campus (700 Robbins Ave) requires NAC/NACI clearances for all employees — factor onboarding lead time into transition planning. VA solicitations require PWS compliance with VHA Directive 1116.01 (Environmental Management Services); prior VA or DoD medical facility performance is the primary differentiator.

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