Combination of support services including janitorial, maintenance, repair, and facilities management. Find active federal and state facilities support services contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 561210 is approximately $8-10 billion, driven by GSA's Public Buildings Service, DoD installations, and VA medical centers. Contracts are predominantly IDIQ and BPA-based, with task orders for integrated facility management. Demand is steady due to aging federal infrastructure and security requirements. Competition is intense; over 4,000 firms are registered, but top 20 capture 60% of dollars. Small businesses win about 35% of set-aside awards. Buyers increasingly seek performance-based contracts with key performance indicators for cleanliness, maintenance response times, and energy efficiency.
These agencies are the largest buyers of facilities support services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 561210 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on GSA's Multiple Award Schedule for Facilities (MAS 561210) and 8(a) STARS III for set-aside opportunities. The single highest-leverage move is to obtain a GSA Schedule contract under SIN 561210FAC (Facilities Maintenance and Management). Pair this with ISO 9001 and CMMS software expertise. Bid as a prime on small business set-asides; agencies often use 8(a) and SDVOSB preferences. Emphasize past performance on integrated facility management, not just janitorial. Offer performance guarantees and energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) capabilities.
Most awards are LPTA for routine services, best-value for complex integrated facilities management. Common vehicles: GSA MAS 561210 (Schedule 56), 8(a) STARS III, and agency-specific IDIQs like GSA's OASIS or Army's RCO. Evaluations emphasize past performance, technical approach, and price. Performance-based work statements with measurable outcomes are standard.
No single federal license is required, but you may need state-specific contractor licenses for electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work. Many task orders require OSHA 30-hour certification and security clearances for personnel working in federal buildings.
For prime contracts over $150,000, Miller Act bonds are required. Typical bond amounts range from $500,000 to $5 million for IDIQ contracts. Small businesses can use the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee program to obtain bonds at reduced rates.
8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB certifications are frequently used. Many agencies set aside task orders for these groups. Also, consider Green Seal or LEED certification to differentiate on sustainability requirements.
Highly competitive. Over 4,000 firms are registered in SAM under this NAICS. However, small businesses win about 35% of set-aside dollars. Focus on niche capabilities like energy management or secure facility maintenance to stand out.
Task orders range from $100,000 to $10 million annually. The average small business set-aside task order is around $2-3 million per year. IDIQ contracts often have a $5-50 million ceiling over 5 years.