Ochoco NF, Lamonta Compound and Heli-Base Janitorial Cleaning Services
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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. Forest Service, Ochoco National Forest, is soliciting offers for Janitorial Cleaning Services for its Lamonta Compound and Heli-Base/Rappelers Building in Prineville, Oregon. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive, performance-based cleaning services. An anticipated Firm Fixed-Price contract will be awarded, with a base year and four option years. Offers are due April 21, 2026, at 1700 PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies (excluding Government-furnished items) to perform janitorial cleaning services for various government offices and facilities. Services include routine cleaning, trash removal, spot cleaning, restroom maintenance, bi-annual carpet shampooing, and annual hard surface floor stripping and waxing. The work is performance-based, requiring adherence to specified quality standards. The use of bio-based cleaning products is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), anticipated Firm Fixed-Price. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards.
- Period of Performance: A base year from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods, extending the potential contract duration through December 31, 2030.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Janitorial Services) with a $22 million size standard.
- Place of Performance: Lamonta Compound (1175 Lamonta St) and Heli-Base/Rappelers Building (4550 Airport Way), Prineville, OR 97754. Site maps and floor plans are provided as attachments.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 21, 2026, at 1700 PT.
- Questions Due: March 26, 2026, at 1500 Mountain Time, submitted via email to Jared.Machgan@usda.gov.
- Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted electronically to Jared.Machgan@usda.gov. Submissions must include the solicitation number, offeror information (name, address, UEI, EFT indicator), information addressing evaluation factors, responses to required provisions, and a statement of agreement with all terms.
- Evaluation Factors (Best Value):
- Relevant Past Performance History: Provide three years of experience, including references and details on any terminated contracts.
- Quality of Services: Demonstrate ability to perform, submit a Quality Control Plan (QCP) detailing monitoring, supervision, personnel, inspection checklists, and customer complaint resolution.
- Technical Approach: Outline in-house capabilities, subcontracting plans, facilities, supplies, equipment, and personnel experience.
- Use of Biobased Products: Describe experience and list specific biobased products intended for use, including their percentage and intended application.
- Price: Evaluation will assess reasonableness and the offeror's understanding of the work. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
Additional Notes
Offerors must comply with AGAR 452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification. Personnel accessing facilities will require background checks (HSPD-12). Wage rates for Crook and Jefferson Counties, OR, apply under the Service Contract Act. The USDA Ombudsman Program is available for agency protests.