Federal Janitorial RFPs

Federal Janitorial RFPs — San Diego Metro (2026)

The VA San Diego Healthcare System issued AbilityOne janitorial IDIQ 36C26226R0036 (POP Apr 2026–Mar 2031) — the region's largest VA custodial vehicle — while Naval Base San Diego and MCRD drive $10M+ annual DoD cleaning spend at the SCA floor of $17.79/hr.

Open + recent awards as of June 2026Statute: FAR 22.10 (SCA); Wage Determination 2015-5635 Rev 28Effective: WD effective Jul 08, 2025Last reviewed: Q2 2026
Metro
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CA
Governing Statute
FAR 22.10 (SCA); Wage Determination 2015-5635 Rev 28
SAM.gov NAICS 561720 + 561740; https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5635/28
Enforcement Agency
DOL Wage and Hour; NAVFAC Southwest; VA NCO 22 / VISN 22
Civil Penalty
SCA back-wage + debarment risk

Federal cleaning demand in San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CA

San Diego hosts one of the most military-dense federal footprints in the United States. Naval Base San Diego (140 Sylvester Rd) is the largest Navy surface fleet homeport in the Pacific, with ships, warehouses, and berthing facilities generating continuous custodial demand. Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD) processes West Coast Marine recruits; MCAS Miramar is a major fixed-wing and rotary aviation base. Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD, 34800 Bob Wilson Dr) is a Level II trauma center requiring premium medical-grade custodial services. NAVFAC Southwest (N62742) is the primary contracting authority for Navy and Marine Corps installation custodial in the region. The VA San Diego Healthcare System (3350 La Jolla Village Dr) operates under VISN 22 / NCO 22; the most recent janitorial IDIQ (36C26226R0036) was awarded as an AbilityOne vehicle to Job Options Inc. GSA Region 9 manages federal courthouses and office buildings downtown. The SCA floor of $17.79/hr under WD 2015-5635 Rev 28 exceeds EO 14026 minimum; the WD rate governs.

Named federal facilities buying janitorial in San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CA

  • Naval Base San Diego — 140 Sylvester Rd, San Diego CA 92136; Pacific Fleet's largest surface ship homeport; piers, warehouses, and administrative complexes; NAVFAC Southwest is primary contracting authority.
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD) — 3405 Barnett Ave, San Diego CA 92140; West Coast Marine boot camp; barracks, mess halls, and training facilities.
  • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar — 6165 Miramar Way, San Diego CA 92145; 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; hangars and operations buildings; NAVFAC Southwest.
  • Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) — 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego CA 92134; DoD Level II trauma center; ~150 clinical and support buildings; premium medical-grade custodial.
  • VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) — 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego CA 92161; VISN 22 flagship; AbilityOne-awarded janitorial IDIQ (Job Options Inc) as of April 2026.
  • USCG Sector San Diego — 2710 N Harbor Dr, San Diego CA 92101; DHS USCG Pacific Area; solicited under 70Z08425QSAND0003.
  • Jacob Weinberger US Courthouse & Federal Building — 325 W F St, San Diego CA 92101; GSA Region 9.
  • James M. Carter & Judith N. Keep US Courthouse — 333 W Broadway, San Diego CA 92101; GSA Region 9.
  • CBP San Diego Field Office — 880 Front St, San Diego CA 92101; DHS CBP; AbilityOne custodial site per DHS Acquisition Planning Forecast (F2026072508).

Active solicitations and recent contract awards (last 18 months)

  • 36C26226R0036 — VA San Diego Healthcare System AbilityOne/Job Options Inc (JOI) Janitorial Services; 3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego CA 92161; AbilityOne full & open (special notice); POP Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2031; NAICS 561720 S201; NCO 22 (36C262); contracting specialist Dr. Barry Bland; incumbent: Job Options Inc (AbilityOne nonprofit). (HigherGov 36C26226R0036)
  • N6274224C0031 — Naval Base San Diego custodial services; NAVFAC Southwest (N62742); 8(a) competed; NAICS 561720; ~$4–$7M/yr; active multi-year IDIQ FY2024/2025.
  • N6274224C0045 — MCRD San Diego and MCAS Miramar custodial IDIQ; NAVFAC Southwest; 8(a) competed set-aside; ~$2–$4M/yr; performance FY2024–FY2028.
  • NMCSD Custodial Services IDIQ — Naval Medical Center San Diego; NAVFAC Southwest; medical-grade custodial; small business or 8(a); ~$3–$5M/yr; active recompete cycle.
  • 70Z08425QSAND0003 — USCG Sector San Diego custodial services; 2710 N Harbor Dr San Diego CA; small business set-aside; NAICS 561720; DHS USCG; ~$150K–$400K/yr; FY2025 active. (CLEAT.ai contract detail)

SCA wage determination — current WD

WD 2015-5635 Rev 28, effective Jul 08, 2025, covers the California County of San Diego and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $17.79/hr base wage + $5.36/hr H&W fringe = loaded floor ~$23.15/hr. Lead Janitor (11260): ~$18.68/hr. Window Cleaner (11270): ~$19.35/hr. EO 14026 (~$17.75/hr in 2025) is marginally below the WD rate of $17.79; the WD rate governs. Note: Rev 30 (May 2026) of WD 2015-5635 was in effect at time of publication — contractors should always verify the current revision on SAM.gov before bid submission. (SAM.gov WD 2015-5635 Rev 28)

AbilityOne / JWOD presence

San Diego is a major AbilityOne market. The VA San Diego Healthcare System is currently serviced under an AbilityOne IDIQ (36C26226R0036) by Job Options Inc, a San Diego-based AbilityOne nonprofit. The CBP San Diego Field Office is listed in the DHS Acquisition Planning Forecast as an AbilityOne contract (F2026072508, competition: NO, small business: AbilityOne). NAVFAC Southwest installations (Naval Base San Diego, MCRD) have historically included some AbilityOne building slots. Competitive contractors should verify Procurement List status for any specific building before bidding in the San Diego DoD and DHS portfolios.

Set-asides and certifications

NAVFAC Southwest predominantly uses 8(a)-competed set-asides for large Navy and Marine Corps installation custodial IDIQs in San Diego; VA NCO 22 has shifted VA San Diego to an AbilityOne vehicle — competitive SDVOSB bids are blocked on the main VASDHS campus; USCG uses small-business set-asides for Sector San Diego. California requires a Contractors State License Board (CSLB) C-61 Limited Specialty License for janitorial contracts over $500; all firms operating in California must hold this.

Bid preparation specifics

NAVFAC Southwest 8(a) IDIQs use best-value tradeoffs; management plan, key personnel, and past performance at Navy or Marine Corps installations are the primary technical differentiators. Medical-grade custodial experience (NMCSD) is highly valued; proposals should reference infection control protocols consistent with VHA Directive 1116.01. If bidding on VA San Diego or CBP San Diego, legal review of AbilityOne Procurement List applicability is required before investing in a proposal.

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