Custodial/Janitorial Services at the Bob Hope Community Center (BHCC), RAF Mildenhall, UK
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 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Custodial/Janitorial Services at the Bob Hope Community Center (BHCC), located at RAF Mildenhall, UK. This RFI seeks feedback and sources from companies capable of providing non-personal custodial services in accordance with a draft Statement of Work (SOW). Responses are due May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires comprehensive janitorial and cleaning services for the BHCC, a "Prestige Category" facility. Services include all necessary labor, supervision, and supplies to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment. Key requirements from the draft SOW include:
- Maintaining all surfaces free of grit, soil, dust, debris, and litter.
- Ensuring floors have a uniform, clean appearance without streaks or residue.
- Specific cleaning protocols for areas used by children under two and over two years of age.
- Handling of Offensive/Hygiene Wastes in compliance with all applicable United Kingdom (UK) laws and regulations.
- Use of least-toxic, EPA-registered disinfecting and sanitizing products where possible, adhering to manufacturer instructions for "dwell time."
- Use of efficient, commercial-grade vacuum cleaners with HEPA filtration.
- Providing and replacing plastic trash can liners.
Key Questions for Industry
Respondents are asked to provide feedback on the draft SOW, including:
- Clarity of the SOW, identifying ambiguous language or elements that may unnecessarily increase costs.
- Industry best practices and company experience with cleaning sensitive areas for children.
- Approach to sourcing and using least-toxic, EPA-registered products, and potential procurement challenges in the UK.
- Type of equipment typically used for "Prestige Category" facilities.
- Experience and procedures for complying with UK laws for Offensive/Hygiene Wastes.
- Recommendations for adjustments to cleaning tasks and frequencies with supporting rationale.
- Quality control methods used to ensure consistent service standards.
- Company information (name, address, phone, CAGE, UEI, business size, socioeconomic categories).
- Realistic timeframe to respond to a formal Request for Quote (RFQ).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM Z
- Published: April 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or RFP.