Custodial Services at Pohakuloa Training Area (Island of Hawaii, Hawaii)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Custodial Services at the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. This notice aims to identify qualified businesses capable of providing comprehensive janitorial services to inform a future solicitation and set-aside decision. Responses are due by July 31, 2025, at 08:00 a.m. Hawaii Pacific Standard Time (HST).
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary to perform a full range of custodial services. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning restrooms and kitchens, removing trash and emptying recycle bins, cleaning windows, vacuuming and spot cleaning carpets, sweeping and mopping floors, buffing, dusting, scrubbing walls, and cleaning upholstered furniture. Services will be performed at PTA, located outside Hilo, Hawaii, in the high plateau between Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea, and Hualalai volcanic mountains.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Duration: A base period from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, followed by four pre-priced 12-month option years.
- NAICS Code: 561720 Janitorial Services, with a size standard of $22.0 Million.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; market research will inform the set-aside decision.
- Response Due: July 31, 2025, 08:00 a.m. HST
- Published: July 18, 2025
Submission Requirements
Interested firms are requested to submit a response, limited to three pages, including:
- A statement of interest in the services.
- A synopsis of the contractor's capabilities and related experience.
- A brief description of the company's business size (annual revenues, employee size, business status).
- DUNs and Cage Code.
- A statement confirming similar past performance and experience in terms of scope, magnitude, and dollar amount.
- A description of similar services offered to both government and commercial industries. Responses should be detailed enough for the Government to assess qualifications.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is posted, and industry comments/suggested changes are encouraged. The PWS is subject to change. All potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for future updates or the release of the formal solicitation. Submissions are voluntary, and no payment will be made for responses. Email submissions to Shirl Rivera at shirl.m.rivera.civ@army.mil with the subject line "Custodial Services at Pohakuloa Training Area (Island of Hawaii, Hawaii)".