Janitorial Services - Poplarville MS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations for Janitorial Services at the Thad Cochran Southern Horticulture Research Center in Poplarville, MS. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a firm-fixed-price contract covering a base year and three option years. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026, and quotations are due by March 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and supplies necessary for comprehensive janitorial services. This includes cleaning offices, conference rooms, laboratories, restrooms, hallways, and other specified areas within Buildings #38 (Main Lab), #42 (Headhouse), and the Shop. Specific tasks involve sweeping, mopping, buffing, vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and cleaning fixtures and glass. Prospective bidders are responsible for visiting the site to determine the exact scope and square footage.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 651720 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $22.0 million
- Period of Performance: One base year (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027) and three one-year option periods, not to exceed four years total (up to February 28, 2030).
- Place of Performance: Poplarville, MS
Submission & Evaluation
- Mandatory Site Visit: February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time (CDT). Coordinate with the POC by February 16, 2026.
- Questions Deadline: February 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, via email to Julie.Morris@usda.gov.
- Quotation Due Date: March 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.
- Submission Method: Email offers to shane.pope@usda.gov.
- Required Documents: SF 18, detailed Quote pricing, Bid Schedule, and Past Performance Documentation (at least 2 references for similar federal/state contracts within 5 years).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, considering Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance. Offers must remain firm for 90 calendar days.
Important Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including FAR 52.225-3 (Buy American–Free Trade Agreements–Israeli Trade Act) and FAR 52.225-5 (Trade Agreements). The Service Contract Labor Standards may apply, and Wage Determination 2015-5171 Rev 28 is attached, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the specified counties. Contractor personnel are subject to background checks, and proof of bonding and liability insurance is required post-award.