Federal Janitorial RFPs

Federal Janitorial RFPs — Seattle Metro (2026)

Citadel Federal Solutions won the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System janitorial IDIQ (36C26024C0038, $6.06M) in September 2024 — the region's largest VA custodial award — in a market that commands the highest SCA floor of any metro in this 13-market series at $21.55/hr.

Open + recent awards as of June 2026Statute: FAR 22.10 (SCA); Wage Determination 2015-5535 Rev 28Effective: WD effective May 13, 2026Last reviewed: Q2 2026
Metro
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WA
Governing Statute
FAR 22.10 (SCA); Wage Determination 2015-5535 Rev 28
SAM.gov NAICS 561720 + 561740; https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-5535/28
Enforcement Agency
DOL Wage and Hour; VA NCO 20 / VISN 20; JBLM DPW; GSA Region 10
Civil Penalty
SCA back-wage + debarment risk

Federal cleaning demand in Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WA

The Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue metro hosts the highest federal janitorial SCA floor of all 13 metros in this analysis at $21.55/hr under WD 2015-5535 Rev 28 (effective May 2026) — reflecting Washington State's elevated prevailing wages. The Department of Veterans Affairs operates the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System with two main campuses: the Seattle Division at 1660 S Columbian Way and the American Lake Division at 9600 Veterans Dr SW in Tacoma; together they represent the largest VA custodial spend in the Northwest. NCO 20 (36C260, Vancouver WA) handles VAPSHCS janitorial contracting under SDVOSB set-asides. Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM) south of Tacoma is the largest military installation in the Pacific Northwest, combining Army (Fort Lewis) and Air Force (McChord Field) into a massive multi-mission base with hundreds of facilities requiring custodial services. Madigan Army Medical Center at JBLM is a Level II trauma center generating premium medical-grade custodial requirements. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island — ~60 miles north of Seattle in Oak Harbor — is a major Navy installation adding northwest Washington volume. GSA Public Buildings Service Region 10 (Northwest/Arctic) manages the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building and William Kenzo Nakamura Courthouse in downtown Seattle. Washington State's high minimum wage ($16.28/hr in 2025) is well below the SCA WD rate of $21.55 — the SCA floor governs.

Named federal facilities buying janitorial in Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WA

  • VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle Division — 1660 S Columbian Way, Seattle WA 98108; VISN 20 flagship; full inpatient and specialty care; janitorial IDIQ recompeted Sep 2024 ($6.06M).
  • VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, American Lake Division — 9600 Veterans Dr SW, Tacoma WA 98493; VISN 20 extended care, mental health, and outpatient services.
  • Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM) — 10000 Dahl Ave, JBLM WA 98433; Army I Corps plus McChord Air Force; ~100,000 acres; largest federal employer in Washington State.
  • Madigan Army Medical Center — 9040 Fitzsimmons Dr, Tacoma WA 98431; DoD Level II trauma center; ~200 clinical and support buildings.
  • Naval Air Station Whidbey Island — 3730 N Charles Porter Ave, Oak Harbor WA 98278; Navy EA-18G Growler base; NAVFAC Northwest contracting.
  • Henry M. Jackson Federal Building — 915 2nd Ave, Seattle WA 98174; GSA Region 10; multi-agency complex housing SSA, SBA, DOL.
  • William Kenzo Nakamura US Courthouse — 1010 5th Ave, Seattle WA 98104; GSA Region 10; federal court for Western District of Washington.
  • US District Court, Western District of Washington — 700 Stewart St, Seattle WA 98101; GSA Region 10; additional courthouse facilities.

Active solicitations and recent contract awards (last 18 months)

  • 36C26024C0038 — VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS) Janitorial Services; Seattle Division + American Lake Division; awarded Sep 23, 2024 to Citadel Federal Solutions LLC (Canton GA); $6,058,056.45; SDVOSB 100% set-aside; NAICS 561720; contracting office NCO 20 (36C260), Vancouver WA; contracting specialist Danielle Carrico (danielle.carrico@va.gov). (SAMDaily Award Notice)
  • JBLM DPW Custodial IDIQ FY2025 — Joint Base Lewis–McChord, multiple buildings; Army DPW (W912CN); 8(a) competed set-aside; NAICS 561720; ~$3–$5M/yr; 5-year IDIQ; active performance FY2024/2025.
  • NAS Whidbey Island Custodial Services — NAVFAC Northwest, Oak Harbor WA 98278; 8(a) or small business set-aside; NAICS 561720; ~$1–$2M/yr; recompete cycle FY2025/2026.
  • Madigan Army Medical Center Custodial IDIQ — JBLM DPW; 9040 Fitzsimmons Dr, Tacoma WA; medical-grade custodial requirements; small business or 8(a); ~$2–$3M/yr active.
  • GSA PBS Region 10 Custodial BPA — Seattle Federal Complex — Henry M. Jackson Federal Building and Nakamura Courthouse; full & open small business; task orders $400K–$1.2M/yr.

SCA wage determination — current WD

WD 2015-5535 Rev 28, effective May 13, 2026, covers Washington County of King (including Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Auburn, and Kent) and sets Janitor (occupation code 11150) at $21.55/hr base wage + $5.36/hr H&W fringe = loaded floor ~$26.91/hr — the highest rate in this series. Lead Janitor (11260): ~$22.63/hr. Window Cleaner (11270): ~$23.35/hr. The WD rate of $21.55 well exceeds EO 14026 ($17.75/hr); the WD rate governs for all covered contracts in King County. Note: Pierce County (Tacoma/Tacoma area) is covered by a separate WD (2015-5537); contractors with work at JBLM/American Lake should verify the applicable Pierce County WD rate. (SAM.gov WD 2015-5535 Rev 28)

AbilityOne / JWOD presence

AbilityOne nonprofits hold positions at several Washington State federal facilities; Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region (Tacoma) has held AbilityOne custodial contracts at JBLM. Verify current Procurement List status for specific JBLM buildings and Henry M. Jackson Federal Building floors before bidding.

Set-asides and certifications

VA NCO 20 uses SDVOSB set-asides for all VAPSHCS janitorial contracts. JBLM DPW and NAVFAC Northwest frequently use 8(a)-competed set-asides for large installation custodial IDIQs. Washington State has no state prevailing wage applicable to federal contracts; SCA governs. Washington Minimum Wage ($16.28/hr in 2025) is well below the SCA WD rate. Seattle's local minimum wage ($19.97/hr in 2025) is well below the SCA WD rate — but note federal preemption generally excludes federal SCA workers from local wage ordinances; legal review is advisable.

Bid preparation specifics

Seattle–Tacoma federal custodial contracts at $21.55/hr are among the most expensive to staff nationally; accurate labor cost modeling is the decisive bid element. VAPSHCS solicitations are LPTA for SDVOSB; JBLM solicitations use best-value tradeoffs with management plan and key personnel weighted heavily. Seattle's competitive commercial cleaning labor market drives retention bonuses among incumbents; Pacific Northwest environmental standards favor ISO-certified or EPA-registered green cleaning products.

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Authored by the Opora Editorial Team.

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