Gardiner Ranger District Janitorial Cleaning Services
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
This Award Notice pertains to a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation for Janitorial Cleaning Services for the USDA Forest Service, Gardiner Ranger District, Gallatin National Forest in Gardiner, MT. The solicitation period for this firm-fixed-price contract closed on April 2, 2026. This notice, published on April 22, 2026, indicates that the opportunity for proposal submission has concluded, and an award is pending or has been made, though specific award details are not provided.
Scope of Work
The contract required comprehensive janitorial cleaning services for government offices, outlining performance-based tasks rather than specific methods. Key services included daily, bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly tasks such as floor maintenance, trash removal, interior glass cleaning, restroom cleaning, dusting, and spot cleaning. Periodic services encompassed stripping, scrubbing, sealing, and waxing floors, along with cleaning interior and exterior windows. The contractor was responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies, with the exception of government-furnished items. The use of bio-based products and a mandatory quality control program were also specified.
Contract Details
This was anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price contract. The period of performance included a base period from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with four subsequent option periods extending the potential contract duration through December 31, 2030. The acquisition was set aside for Small Businesses under NAICS Code 561720 (Cleaning Services), with a size standard of $22 Million.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals were due by April 2, 2026, at 1700 MT. Offers for less than all required items were not considered. Evaluation was based on factors described under FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items. A site visit was highly recommended to understand the scope and facility layout.
Key Requirements & Notes
Bidders were required to account for labor costs based on the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number 2015-5399, Revision No. 27, which specified minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the geographic area. Contractor personnel would require background checks and potentially Linc Pass keycards. A floor plan was provided to assist in understanding the physical layout of the Gardiner District Office.
Contact Information
The primary contact for this opportunity is Jared Machgan (jared.machgan@usda.gov).