Cleaning Services at the Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for janitorial services at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit (FDWSRU) located on Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland.

Services are to be provided at two buildings: 1301 Ditto Avenue and 374 Beasley Drive. The contractor will furnish all labor, transportation, supervision, and cleaning supplies (except for paper products, hand soaps, shampoos, conditioners, body wash, sanitizers, disinfectants, hard surface cleaners, germicidal detergents, mops, buckets, vacuum cleaners, brushes, required cleaning tools, and gloves, which will be provided by FDWSRU).

1301 Ditto Avenue (1 time per week):

• Laboratories (14 rooms): Empty wastebaskets, change liners, dust mop and damp mop tile floors, dust and remove cobwebs, clean and sanitize doorknobs. Note: Do not touch perceived medical waste (in red bags).

374 Beasley Drive (1 time per week):

• Material Handling Room (“cold” side): Dust mop/sweep and wet mop floors, vacuum carpet under desks, empty wastebaskets, change liners.
• Locker and Change Rooms (4 total - 2 “cold” side, 2 “hot” side): Includes cleaning and sanitizing shower stalls, stall doors, toilets, urinals, sinks, vanities, bathroom stall walls/doors. Vacuum carpets, dust mop/sweep and wet mop floors, replace bathmats, empty wastebaskets, and change liners. As needed, refill dispensers for shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, and sanitary bags. Spot clean walls, doors, ledges, shelves, and cabinets, and dust/spot clean lockers and benches.
• Material handling room, lab floors and corridor (“hot” side): Dust mop and damp mop epoxy floors. Do not empty wastebaskets in this area.

Not explicitly detailed, but emphasizes efficient and adequate service, with onsite supervisory visits for support and training.

• Period of Performance: Starts September 27, 2026.

• Place of Performance: 1301 Ditto Avenue and 374 Beasley Drive, Fort Detrick, MD 21702.

• Normal Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding Federal Holidays.

• Safety & Security: Access requires coordination with the USDA-ARS Location Monitor. A Tier 2 clearance is required for entry into Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) facilities. Specific protocols for entering and exiting the "hot" side of the BSL3 facility include changing into provided garments (scrubs), showering upon exit, and ensuring external medical assist devices can be removed or washed.

• Federal Holidays: Work is not normally conducted on Federal Holidays, but additional hours may be authorized with written approval. A list of Federal Holidays is provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination from the U.S. Department of Labor, Service Contract Act, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. It is intended to inform contractors of the required minimum compensation for employees working on covered federal contracts in Maryland.

• Executive Order 14026 & 13658: Outlines minimum wage requirements for contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or renewed/extended on or after that date ($17.75/hour for EO 14026, $13.30/hour for EO 13658, or the listed wage determination rate if higher).
• Occupational Listing: Provides a detailed list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Computer Operator, Electrician, Painter) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour) and Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706: $5.09/hour) are detailed.
• Special Conditions: Includes information on hazardous pay differentials (8% or 4%), uniform allowances, and the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (Standard Form 1444).

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed the minimums specified in this wage determination for all covered employees. Failure to comply can lead to contract violations. The document also outlines the process for conforming unlisted classifications, which may be necessary for specialized roles.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for cleaning services at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit (FDWSRU) located on Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all necessary transportation, local onsite supervision, weekly labor reviews, and sufficient labor to provide these cleaning services.

• Provision of cleaning services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contractor must furnish all necessary transportation, local onsite supervision, and weekly labor reviews.

• Sufficient labor must be provided to meet the cleaning service requirements.

• A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated.

• The government intends to make one award.

• The offeror agrees to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to jessica.pacheco@usda.gov.

• Submission deadline for questions is January 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

• Technical Acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach.

• Past Performance will be evaluated using an "acceptable," "neutral," or "unacceptable" rating system.

• The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability first. If not acceptable, the process continues to the next lowest priced offer.

• Active registration at SAM.gov is required at quote submission.

• Service Contract Labor Standards may apply.

• The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0024.

• Attachment 2 contains the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform the required services and their experience with similar projects within the last five years, including scope, dollar value, period of performance, project location, and contact information.