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 and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking proposals for Janitorial Services at its National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) facility in Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition for a firm fixed-price contract. Questions regarding this solicitation are due by February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services for the NWRC facility, specifically for approximately 900 sq ft of BAS facilities and 4000 sq ft of ARB facilities (including hallways and administrative offices). Services include trash removal, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and glass cleaning for reception areas, offices, general areas, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and walkways. Specific tasks and frequencies are detailed in the Statement of Work, including appliance cleaning, annual floor scrubbing/waxing, and restocking paper products (excluding paper products and soap refills, which are government-furnished). Restricted areas such as laboratories, animal holding areas, and most exterior areas are excluded from cleaning. Services are required Monday-Friday, 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: One (1) 12-month base year and two (2) 12-month option periods, for a total potential duration of three (3) years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 - Janitorial Services
- Small Business Size Standard: $22 Million
- Bonds: Performance and payment bonds are not required.
- Incumbent: ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING SPECIALIST, LLC, with a current contract amount of $87,659.00.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include a cover page (company name, POC, Unique Entity Identifier), a completed Pricing Schedule, Technical Capability information (cleaning products, equipment, staffing plan), and Past Performance references. Contractor-furnished cleaning supplies and equipment (except some on-site equipment) are required.
- 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.
- Offer Due Date: Not explicitly provided in the available information.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Invoices will be submitted through IPP (Invoicing, Payment, and Processing) with a standard Net 30 payment timeline. Contractor employees must undergo a limited background investigation and display a USDA-issued Federal ID Card. The primary contact for this opportunity is Loriann Guzman at loriann.guzman@usda.gov.