Janitorial Services for San Salvador Embassy Compound and Official Residences
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.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador is seeking proposals for Janitorial Services for its 26-acre compound and official residences in Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador. This is a Solicitation (RFP) for a fixed-price contract. Proposals are due Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services, including all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. Services cover the 26-acre embassy compound (multiple office buildings, gym, warehouses, cafeterias, supporting over 500 staff) and the Chief of Mission and Deputy Chief of Mission Residences. The total service area is approximately 67,583 square meters.
Key tasks include:
- Daily cleaning, waste removal, and floor care.
- Restroom sanitation and dusting of work surfaces.
- Window cleaning in accessible areas.
- Periodic and semi-annual deep cleaning.
- Cleaning of specific facilities such as the medical unit and guard barracks.
The scope may be adjusted for ongoing construction, but the overall service area will remain substantially unchanged.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price Contract
- Period of Performance: One base year with four (4) one-year option periods, plus a potential six-month extension.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is detailed for the base and option years.
- Payment: U.S. firms will be paid in U.S. dollars; foreign firms in local currency. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable due to the Embassy's tax exemption.
Submission & Evaluation
- Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit: Monday, April 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. local time at the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador. Interested offerors must contact Maria Isabel Clason (ClasonMI@state.gov) by Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time to arrange entry.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Clasonmi@state.gov. File size must not exceed 30MB per email; multiple emails are permitted.
- Required Submissions: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, IRS Form W-14, and proof of SAM Registration.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer from a responsible contractor. Discussions may be held, but award may be based on initial proposals.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of proposal submission.
Additional Notes
Offerors are strongly urged to inspect the site.