Gardiner Ranger District Janitorial Cleaning Services
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 USDA Forest Service, Custer Gallatin National Forest is soliciting proposals for Janitorial Cleaning Services for the Gardiner Ranger District offices in Gardiner, Montana. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number 1240BE26Q0041. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price award, with a base period and four option years. Offers are due by April 2, 2026, at 1700 MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial cleaning services for Government Offices on the U.S. Forest Service Administrative site. This includes daily, bi-weekly, weekly, and monthly tasks such as floor maintenance, trash removal, interior glass cleaning, restroom cleaning, dusting, and spot cleaning. Periodic services like stripping, waxing floors, and window cleaning are also required. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies (except government-furnished items). The use of bio-based products is mandatory, and a Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required to ensure performance standards are met.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (potential for multiple awards for different line items).
- Period of Performance:
- Base: May 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026
- Option Year 1: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027
- Option Year 2: January 1, 2028, through December 31, 2028
- Option Year 3: January 1, 2029, through December 31, 2029
- Option Year 4: January 1, 2030, through December 31, 2030
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Janitorial Services) with a $22 Million size standard.
- Place of Performance: 805 Scott St., Gardiner, Montana.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Submission: Electronically via email to Jared.Machgan@usda.gov.
- Offer Due Date: April 2, 2026, at 1700 MT.
- Questions Due: March 26, 2026, at 1500 MT, to Jared.Machgan@usda.gov.
- Required Information: Solicitation number, offeror details (name, address, UEI), information for evaluation factors, completed provisions, and a statement of agreement with terms.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on: Relevant Past Performance History, Quality of Services (requiring a QCP), Technical Approach (in-house capabilities, staffing, equipment), Use of Biobased Products, and Price. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.
- Site Visit: A site visit is highly recommended. Contact Raymand Desilva at raymond.desilva@usda.gov or 406-848-7375 to schedule.
- Wage Rates: Wage Determination 2015-5399, Revision No. 27, for Montana counties applies, outlining minimum wages and fringe benefits.
- Personnel Requirements: Contractor personnel require background checks and may need Linc Pass keycards.
Additional Notes
The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for resolving concerns, offering both informal and formal protest options.