S214--Annual Carpet Cleaning Services

RFQ 36C26226Q0763 Annual Carpet Cleaning for New Mexico VA Healthcare System

Site Visit
Site Visit scheduled for Tuesday, July 21 10:00am-11:00am MT.
Location: New Mexico VA Healthcare System, 2401 Centre Ave., SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Security Guards monitor facility gate entrance; at the gate push button and identify yourself and state your purpose for the visit.
Point of Contact: Mike Sjoberg (505) 265-1711 x6389 or Kenny Montes (505) 248-3273 x3273.

Bidder Questions for Clarification
Q: The public notice description references RFQ #36C26223Q0371, but the solicitation document appears to identify the solicitation number as 36C26226Q0763. Could you please confirm which solicitation number should be used in the quote submission and email subject line?
A: 36C26226Q0763 is the proper RFQ number. 36C26223Q0371 is an error and is the incorrect number unrelated to this RFQ.
Q: Will the Government consider a quote from a subcontractor as the SDVOSB prime contractor while properly disclosing the subcontracting structure, performance roles, and compliance with VA limitations on subcontracting?
A: Yes.
Q: Is this a new contract? If not, who is the incumbent performing these services?
A: Yes, this is a new requirement. Services were previously performed in-house.
Q: Will a site visit and walk-through be scheduled for interested vendors?
A: Yes, time and place will be determined, and a notice will be posted to Contract Opportunities.
Q: Will the RFQ Due Date be amended to allow time for the facility walk-through?
A: Yes, an extension will be posted to Contract Opportunities in the form of an Amendment.
Q: Is there access to use a truck mounted cleaning system?
A: No.
Q: How many areas/offices are carpeted?
A: Approximately 25,000 square feet is carpeted. Site visit is scheduled to confirm number of areas/offices.
Q: Will we be required to move any furniture?
A: Refer to Statement of Work of the solicitation, Page 6 Section 4.
Q: What hours can cleaning be completed?
A: Refer to Statement of Work of the solicitation, Page 9 Section 13.

SOICITATION RESPONSE DUE DATE IS AMENDED TO JULY 24, 2026, BY NOON PST.