EROS Mail Room, Copy Center, & Warehouse Logistics
Overview
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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.
Opportunity Overview
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center is soliciting quotations for Mail Room, Copy Center, and Warehouse Logistics services in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price contract. The acquisition is 100% set-aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive onsite services, including:
- Mail Room Management: Packaging, receipt, datalogging, distribution, and handling of mail.
- Copy Center Operations: Document reproduction, scanning, finishing, and secure shredding services.
- Warehouse Logistics: Receiving, loading/offloading, inspection, record maintenance, packaging, storage, and shipment of large items. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision. Performance standards include 95% on-time mail completion, 98% copy accuracy, and 100% safety compliance in the warehouse.
Contract Details & Period of Performance
This will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. The period of performance includes a one-year base period from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract through August 31, 2031. The place of performance is the USGS EROS Facility, 47914 252nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57198. The NAICS code is 561210 (Facilities Support Services) and the PSC is R604 (Mailing and Distribution Services).
Key Requirements & Considerations
Bidders should note the following:
- Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Contractor Furnished Property (CFP) details are provided in Attachments B and C.
- A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for current EROS Laborers No. 2 Union employees (Material Handler, Mail Coordinator, Duplicating Machine Operator) is in effect until September 30, 2027, and should be reviewed for labor cost estimation.
- Compliance with Wage Determination 15-5369 for South Dakota counties is mandatory.
- Contractor personnel may require a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential and must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.
- A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required, along with a trained and certified forklift operator for warehouse operations.
- Historical data on work volume and inventory (Attachments D and E) is available for reference.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations will be evaluated based on a "best value" determination, considering factors in descending order of importance: Technical Approach, Key Personnel Qualifications and Staffing Plan, Past Performance, Quality Surveillance/Control Plan, and Price. Technical and pricing information must be submitted in separate files.
Important Dates & Contact Information
- Site Visit: June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time at the EROS Facility. RSVP to trampersad@ios.doi.gov and provide required security documents (Attachment M) and business license copy.
- Questions Due: July 7, 2026, by 2:00 PM EDT. Submit via email to Tricia Rampersad.
- Quotations Due: July 14, 2026, by 2:00 PM EDT. Submit via email to Tricia Rampersad (trampersad@ios.doi.gov).
- Anticipated Award Date: August 1, 2026.
- SAM.gov Registration: Required for award.