Cleaning building interiors including offices, stores, and institutional facilities. Find active federal and state janitorial services contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Federal spending under NAICS 561720 exceeds $2 billion annually, with GSA, DoD, VA, and USPS as top buyers. Contracts are predominantly IDIQs and BPAs, often awarded regionally or facility-specific. Demand is driven by mandatory cleaning schedules, regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, EPA), and green cleaning initiatives. Competition is high, with thousands of small businesses. Most awards are LPTA, emphasizing price and past performance.
These agencies are the largest buyers of janitorial services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 561720 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on GSA Schedule 736 for building services and target agency-specific IDIQs. Set-asides are common: 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. The highest-leverage move is to obtain a GSA Schedule 736 contract, as it streamlines federal procurement and positions you for task orders. Build past performance in federal facilities, not just commercial.
Most janitorial work is bought via GSA Schedule 736, agency-specific IDIQs, or BPAs. Evaluations are typically LPTA, with price being the primary factor. Best-value tradeoffs occur for complex facilities. SEWP and 8(a) STARS III are not common for this NAICS.
No federal license is required, but you must comply with state and local business licenses. Some agencies may require certifications like Green Seal or CIMS for green cleaning.
Bonding is rare for janitorial services unless the contract exceeds $150,000. For larger contracts, agencies may require a performance bond. Most janitorial IDIQs do not require bonds at the order level.
Yes, ISO 14001 (environmental management), Green Seal, and CIMS (Cleaning Industry Management Standard) are valued. Also, small business certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) provide set-aside opportunities.
Extremely competitive. Thousands of small businesses compete. Winning requires competitive pricing, strong past performance in federal facilities, and leveraging set-asides. Many contracts are awarded through GSA Schedule or agency BPAs.
Awards vary widely. Small task orders can be $50,000, while large facility-wide contracts can exceed $10 million annually. Most IDIQs have a ceiling of $5-20 million over 5 years.