Janitorial Service for the Stearns Ranger Station Administrative Site Including a Basement and a separate Shop Area located on the Stearns Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest in McCreary County, Kentucky
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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 is soliciting quotations for Janitorial Services for the Stearns Ranger Station Administrative Site, including a basement and separate shop area, located in McCreary County, Kentucky. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. Quotations are due April 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services, including all labor, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and incidentals. The government will furnish certain supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap, plastic trash bags, cleaning supplies, and floor cleaners. Services are required for a base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) with four one-year option periods, potentially extending the contract through April 2031. Contractor employees may be subject to background checks and must adhere to a no-smoking policy in government facilities. A list of employee details (names, addresses, driver's licenses, social security numbers, telephone numbers) is required before the contract start date.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Requirement Contract (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - RFQ)
- Duration: One base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) and four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years total.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561720, $22 million size standard)
- Questions Due: March 26, 2026, 4:30 PM CT
- Quotations Due: April 2, 2026, 4:30 PM CT
- Published: March 16, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on evaluation criteria including Experience, Price, and Past Performance. Offerors must provide a summary of their most recent (past 3 years) experience in similar efforts and pricing for all individual line items (Attachment 3). Past performance will be assessed using references, past contracts/orders, and CPARS. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no separate written solicitation will be issued. Funds are not presently available for this contract, and the Government's obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. Technical questions regarding the building or services can be directed to Dustin Shannon at 606-376-5323 or dustin.shannon@usda.gov. All other solicitation questions should be emailed to Kristina.m.taylor-thomas@usda.gov.