JANITORIAL/CUSTODIAL SERVICES EBO CARTAGENA
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. Department of State, US Embassy Bogota, is soliciting proposals for Janitorial/Custodial Services for its Embassy Branch Office (EBO) in Cartagena, Colombia. This Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a responsible contractor to provide comprehensive cleaning services. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 12, 2026, and offers are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive custodial and cleaning services for the U.S. Embassy Branch Office (EBO) in Cartagena. This includes official office and operational spaces, specifically the 4th and 5th floors, storage area, basement parking, DPO container, generator area, and a warehouse. Key requirements include daily, periodic, monthly, and quarterly cleaning, as well as special cleaning and disinfection services for the Health Unit (4th floor), including hazardous waste management. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services, along with necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms. The role also entails planning, administration, management, quality control, and technical oversight. Key personnel (Legal Representative, Supervisor) and custodial staff must meet specific experience and Spanish language fluency requirements. A detailed Work Plan, encompassing a site assessment, customized cleaning plan, schedule, procedures, and a Quality Control Plan, is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-Price with Economic Price Adjustment (FP-EPA).
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: This opportunity is set aside for Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 561210 (Facilities Support Services) with a size standard of $47 million.
- Place of Performance: EBO Cartagena, Chambacu Building, Cartagena, Colombia.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: June 22, 2026. No offers will be accepted after this time.
- Submission Method: Electronically to BogotaGSOcompras@state.gov. Proposals must be in English.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, additional information as required in Section 4, and a completed IRS Form W-14.
- Evaluation Criteria: Compliance Review, Technical Acceptability (past performance and experience), Price Evaluation, and Responsibility Determination.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, and responsible contractor. The U.S. Government intends to award based on initial offers, without holding discussions, though discussions may occur if needed.
- Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit: Scheduled for June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM (local time) at EBO Cartagena-Chambacu building. Prospective offerors must email BogtaGSOcompras@state.gov by June 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM for additional information or to arrange entry.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Bogota Contracting Office (BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov, 576012752000).