Lost River Ranger District Janitorial
SOL #: 1240LS26Q0017Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 7
Ogden, UT, 844012310, United States
Place of Performance
Mackay, ID
NAICS
Janitorial Services (561720)
PSC
Custodial Janitorial Services (S201)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 3, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
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 seeking Janitorial Services for the Lost River Ranger District Office in Mackay, Idaho. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to maintain approximately 8,000 square feet, including five restrooms. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies (not Government-furnished) to perform janitorial services. Key tasks include:
- Cleaning floors, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning furnishings/furniture.
- Regular cleaning of five restrooms (four in the main office, one in the warehouse).
- Services primarily after Government working hours (Monday-Friday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 AM), with occasional weekend hours.
- Compliance with required bio-based and bio-preferred materials.
- Contractor is responsible for securing the building upon departure.
- Specific cleaning frequencies are detailed, including twice-weekly for basic cleaning/restrooms, weekly for certain tasks, and periodic services (e.g., deep cleaning, window washing, carpet shampooing) monthly, semi-annually, and annually.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: One base year (May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027) and four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years and six months (through April 30, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561720, Size Standard $22.0M).
- Place of Performance: 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, based on Technical Approach, Past Performance (acceptable or neutral), and Price (fair and reasonable). Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror.
- Required Submissions: Schedule of Items, Technical Response, Past Performance Datasheets (Exhibit 1), and SF-1413 Subcontractor Form (if applicable).
Special Requirements
- Personnel: Mandatory annual training (e.g., Unconscious Bias, Anti-Harassment, Information Security) and background checks (HSPD-12) for unescorted access. Contractor must provide employee information within 10 days of award/new employee.
- Wage Determination: Compliance with Service Contract Act wage rates and fringe benefits for Idaho counties (Attachment 4).
People
Points of Contact
Whit FausettPRIMARY
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