Janitorial Services Government Contracts in Virginia
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 Virginia
Virginia's eVA is one of the most active state portals, with SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned) certification driving set-asides. Northern Virginia is the densest federal contracting market in the country (Pentagon, DHS, intelligence community).
eVA — Virginia's procurement portalJanitorial Services contract awards in Virginia
Since Oct 2024, federal agencies recorded 243 federal janitorial services contracts performed in Virginia, obligating $242.5M. The largest buyer was the Department of Defense ($182.9M).
Top buying agencies
- 1. Department of Defense$182.9M
- 2. Department of Justice$26.0M
- 3. Department of Energy$9.8M
- 4. Department of the Interior$8.6M
- 5. Department of Transportation$4.4M
Recent awards
- Portco INC$9KPublic Buildings Service · 2026-10-15
Nfob federal ice after hours custodial department of homeland security norfolk, virginia custodial services on weekends and holidays.…
- Portco INC$6KPublic Buildings Service · 2026-09-30
Pressure wash garage floor and exterior walls at the reuben e. lawson federal building in roanoke, va
- Portco INC$732KNational Park Service · 2026-09-23
Source america procurement list requirement: gwmp - custodial contract for vs fy26
- Brown, Rebecca C$11KForest Service · 2026-09-01
Janitorial services for glenwood-pedlar ranger district office and buena vista work center - george washington & jefferson national…
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2026-09-01
Janitorial services for salisbury vamc for one year
- Public Buildings Service · 2026-08-28
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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 Virginia?
Since Oct 2024, agencies obligated $242.5M across 243 janitorial services contracts performed in Virginia (NAICS 561720), an average of $998K per award. The Department of Defense is the largest buyer.
Where are janitorial services bids posted in Virginia?
Federal opportunities performed in Virginia are posted on SAM.gov (filter by place of performance). State-level work is posted on eVA, 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 Virginia to bid?
For Virginia state agency contracts, yes — register as a vendor on eVA. Federal contracts performed in Virginia 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.