ARB/BAS CLEANING Janitorial Services for USDA APHIS NWRC
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) is soliciting quotations for Janitorial Services for the National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a firm fixed-price contract for a base year plus two option years. Questions are due by February 16, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services for the NWRC facility, including reception/entry areas, offices, general areas, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and walkways. Specific tasks include trash removal, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, glass cleaning, and annual floor scrubbing/waxing. The contractor must supply all cleaning products, solutions, and equipment, ensuring environmentally preferable products are used and meet EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for recovered materials. Services are required Monday-Friday, 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Duration: One (1) 12-month base year and two (2) 12-month option periods, totaling up to three (3) years.
- Place of Performance: NWRC facility, Fort Collins, Colorado.
- Personnel Requirements: Contractor must provide qualified, trained, and replacement custodial personnel. All staff must undergo a limited background investigation and display a USDA-issued Federal ID Card.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 561720 - Janitorial Services.
- Small Business Size Standard: $22 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Quotations must include a cover page (company name, POC, UEI), a completed pricing schedule, technical capability information (cleaning products, equipment, staffing), and Past Performance references.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on Price and Past Performance, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.
- Offer Acceptance: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt of offers.
Key Deadlines
- Questions Due: February 16, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Response Date: February 16, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC (Note: This is the solicitation closing date, but questions have an earlier deadline).
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Loriann Guzman (loriann.guzman@usda.gov)