Janitorial Services Government Contracts in Arizona
Government janitorial contracts cover routine custodial work in federal buildings, courthouses, military installations, schools, and state facilities. Most solicitations are firm-fixed-price, awarded under NAICS 561720, and frequently set aside for small businesses — including 8(a), HUBZone, and SDVOSB firms. Agencies care most about staffing reliability, quality control, and your ability to pass background checks for building access.
Selling to government in Arizona
Arizona buys through the Arizona Procurement Portal. Federal opportunities cluster around Luke AFB, Fort Huachuca (Army intelligence/network), Davis-Monthan AFB, and extensive land-management agencies (BLM, Forest Service).
Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) — Arizona's procurement portalJanitorial Services contract awards in Arizona
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 152 federal janitorial services contracts performed in Arizona, obligating $64.4M. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($22.9M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Defense$22.9M
- 2. Department of Homeland Security$21.7M
- 3. Department of Veterans Affairs$13.7M
- 4. Department of Energy$1.9M
- 5. Department of Agriculture$1.4M
Recent awards
- Hamhed LLC$128KDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Exercise option year 2
- Alcazar Trades, INC$1.9MDepartment of Veterans Affairs · 2026-10-01
Exercise option year
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-09-30
Floor maintenance and re-surfacing
- Jack Krumbholz$20KBureau of Land Management · 2026-09-04
Burro creek campground janitorial servcs
- Bureau of Land Management · 2026-06-22
Hfo janitorial services 2yr
- Forest Service · 2026-06-10
This contract is for restroom cleaning on the cave creek ranger district of the tonto nf at 5 high use recreation sites.
Source: USASpending.gov contract award data, refreshed weekly.Search awards
Requirements to expect
- Performance Work Statement (PWS) compliance — cleaning frequencies by room type, often specified per square foot
- Quality Control Plan (QCP) aligned to the agency's Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)
- Staff background checks / suitability determinations for facility access badges
- Green cleaning standards (often CIMS-GB or EPA Safer Choice products)
- OSHA-compliant safety program and SDS sheets for all chemicals
- Liability insurance, typically $1M per occurrence, and workers' compensation
The full documents list and proposal checklist are in the Janitorial Services government contracts guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on janitorial services in Arizona?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $64.4M across 152 janitorial services contracts performed in Arizona (NAICS 561720), an average of $424K per award. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer.
Where are janitorial services bids posted in Arizona?
Federal opportunities performed in Arizona are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on Arizona Procurement Portal (APP), and counties, cities, and school districts run their own portals — register with the largest ones in your service area.
Do I need to register with the state of Arizona to bid?
For Arizona state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on Arizona Procurement Portal (APP). Federal contracts performed in Arizona only require SAM.gov registration, though state small-business certifications can still help with subcontracting.
Do I need past government experience to win janitorial contracts?
No. Agencies accept relevant commercial past performance — large office buildings, hospitals, and schools all count. Strong references with measurable quality records can outweigh missing federal experience, especially on small business set-asides.
What is the Service Contract Act and does it apply?
The SCA (now SCLS) requires paying federally-determined minimum wages and benefits to service employees on most federal contracts over $2,500. The wage determination is attached to the solicitation — price your labor from it, not from local market rates.