Lost River Ranger District Janitorial
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Forest Service is soliciting quotes (RFQ 1240LS26Q0017) for Janitorial Services for the Lost River Ranger District Office in Mackay, Idaho. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will cover approximately 8,000 square feet, including five restrooms, ensuring a clean and healthful environment. Offers are due March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies (excluding Government-furnished items) to perform comprehensive janitorial services. Key tasks include cleaning floors, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning furnishings/furniture. Services are primarily performed after regular government working hours (Monday-Friday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM), with occasional weekend work, and the contractor is responsible for securing the building. Performance will be monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (RFQ 1240LS26Q0017)
- Duration: One (1) base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) and four (4) one-year option periods, totaling up to five years and six months.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561720, Size Standard $22.0M)
- Place of Performance: Lost River Ranger District, 716 West Custer Street, Mackay, ID 83251.
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visit: March 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM MT at the Lost River Ranger District. Attendance is not mandatory but an attendance sheet will be collected.
- Questions Due: March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT via email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov.
- Offers Due: March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT via email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value to the Government, considering Technical Approach, Past Performance (acceptable or neutral), and Price (fair and reasonable). Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror.
- Required Submissions: Pricing for all base and option periods (Attachment 3), Past Performance Data Sheet (Exhibit 1), and compliance with credentialing/training requirements (Attachment 2.1) and wage determinations (Attachment 4).
Special Requirements
Contractor personnel will be subject to mandatory training (e.g., Unconscious Bias, Anti-Harassment, Information Security) and background checks (HSPD-12) for unescorted facility access. Bidders must adhere to Service Contract Act wage determinations and utilize bio-based/bio-preferred materials where applicable. Subcontracting efforts require completion of SF1413 (Exhibit 2).