Custodial Services Fort Buchanan

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for Custodial Operations at the Fort Buchanan Commissary in Puerto Rico. The contract is for a base year with four option years.

• Provision of all necessary supervision, personnel, supplies, and equipment to perform custodial operations.

• Services must be in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached.

• The work is to be performed at Fort Buchanan Commissary, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with four option years extending through June 30, 2031.

• Estimated Total Award Amount: USD 172,081.92 (This appears to be the value for the base year, as each option year also lists this amount).

• Offer Due Date: February 18, 2026, at 05:00 PM local time.

• Discount Terms: Net Days 30.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30. Invoices are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code: 561720 (Cleaning Services).

• Size Standard: USD 22,000,000.00.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to Service Contract Labor Standards, Equal Opportunity, and Small Business Concerns.

• Attachments include the Performance Work Statement and a Wage Determination.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (HQC00826QE00500) for Custodial Operations at the Fort Buchanan Commissary in Puerto Rico. The solicitation is set aside for Small Business.

• Provision of all necessary supervision, personnel, supplies, and equipment to perform custodial operations.

• Services are to be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) attached.

• The contract includes a base year and four option years.

• Contract Number: HQC00826CE011

• Solicitation Number: HQC00826QE00500

• Solicitation Issue Date: 05 Jan 2026

• Offer Due Date: 18 Feb 2026, 05:00 PM

• Estimated Value: USD 22,000,000.00 (This appears to be a ceiling or total potential value, as the total award amount listed is significantly lower).

• Total Award Amount (for Government Use Only): USD 172,081.92

• Discount Terms: Net Days 30

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Submission instructions are detailed within the solicitation, including references to FAR and DFARS clauses.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in this document, but standard FAR/DFARS clauses apply.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561720 (Services) with a Size Standard of USD 22,000,000.00.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Key attachments include the Performance Work Statement (Attachment 1) and Wage Determination (Attachment 2).

• The contract includes clauses for "Restrictions on Employment of Personnel" in Puerto Rico, requiring the employment of local residents with necessary skills.

• Inspection and Acceptance locations are specified for Fort Buchanan Commissary, Puerto Rico, and Fort Lee, Virginia.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (Wage Determination No.: 2015-5707, Revision No.: 28) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Puerto Rico. It lists various occupations and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contract employees.

• Geographic Area: Specific municipalities in Puerto Rico are listed.
• Occupational Listings: Extensive lists of job titles categorized by occupation groups (e.g., Administrative Support, Automotive Service, Health Occupations, Technical Occupations).
• Wage Rates: Minimum hourly wage rates are provided for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: A general statement indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details for Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays are provided at the end of the document.
• Footnotes: Several occupations have numbered footnotes referencing specific conditions or exclusions (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers, Hazardous Pay Differential, Uniform Allowance).
• Conformance Process: Information on how to request additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified area of Puerto Rico. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these requirements to comply with the Service Contract Act. Failure to comply can lead to penalties and contract non-compliance.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for custodial operations at the Fort Buchanan Commissary.

• The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supervision, supplies, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to perform custodial tasks.

• Services include general custodial duties, commissary and contractor operating hours management, personnel requirements, and quality control/assurance.

• Specific tasks include floor maintenance, underneath cleaning, glass and window cleaning, restroom cleaning, and ash/trash removal.

• Night custodial tasks are detailed, with potential for mutual agreement to perform some during daylight hours.

• Performance will be monitored using Government Quality Assurance Procedures, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and Contractor's Quality Control Plan.

• Surveillance will be based on random sampling, periodic inspections, and customer complaints.

• Performance Requirements Summaries (PRS) outline specific performance standards and inspection methods for floor maintenance, underneath cleaning, glass and window cleaning, and restrooms.

• The contract is effective July 1, 2026.

• Services are to be performed at the Fort Buchanan Commissary, 689 N Terminal Rd, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934-4576.

• Contractor personnel must comply with applicable dress codes and wear Government-furnished identification badges.

• Personnel operating Government-furnished vehicles or material handling equipment must be trained and certified IAW OSHA requirements.

• Use of specific cleaning agents requires USDA or FDA approval and must be listed in the NSF International White Book.

• Hazardous chemicals require Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to be available.

• Contractor must adhere to safety regulations, including OSHA and DoD requirements.

• Specific requirements for propane (LPG) fueled equipment are detailed in Exhibit 3-1.

• Contractor is responsible for obtaining installation access for employees.

• Contractor employees are prohibited from using alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or illegal controlled substances while on duty.