Bid guide
How to bid on Staff and Patient Parking Garage Maintenance for the VA
What the VA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking for maintenance services for the staff and patient parking garage at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) in New Orleans, LA. This contract is important for ensuring the safety and functionality of essential facilities for veterans and VA staff.
This is a total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, meaning only eligible SDVOSBs can submit proposals. This presents a direct opportunity for qualified veteran-owned businesses.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Proposals for this solicitation are due by August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET (which is 1:00 PM CDT). All submissions must be received by this time.
The planned period of performance for this contract is from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with the possibility of two additional option years. Note that the site visit and the deadline for submitting questions have already passed. No new questions will be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) that specialize in facility maintenance, particularly for parking structures. Firms with experience in similar institutional or healthcare environments would be well-suited.
The work falls under the professional services category, indicating a need for skilled and experienced personnel to perform the maintenance tasks.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation documents, you need to click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though some bids allow access without an account. Review all available documents carefully to understand the full scope of work and requirements.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is an SDVOSB set-aside, ensure your business is properly registered and certified in all relevant government databases. Verify your status well in advance of the deadline.
Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) to understand all maintenance requirements. Even though the question deadline has passed, a future amendment will provide answers to previously submitted questions, so monitor the solicitation for updates. Highlight your firm's specific experience with parking garage maintenance and any relevant past performance with federal agencies or similar large facilities.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.