NV DESERT NWR CLEANING CONTRACT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) DOIFFBO260072 for cleaning services at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Visitor Center and Administrative Office. This is a sole-source acquisition conducted under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold), justified by the AbilityOne Program requirements and the incumbent vendor's prior performance. Quotations are due May 1, 2026, at 5 PM ED.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive cleaning services for the Desert NWR Visitor Center and Administrative Office. Services are required a minimum of once per week, with the potential to increase up to three times per week based on seasonal variations and visitation levels. The selected contractor will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and ensuring the performance of all required cleaning tasks.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ DOIFFBO260072)
- Acquisition Method: Sole Source under FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold)
- Period of Performance: October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026
- Delivery Date: September 30, 2026
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, at 5 PM ED
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This opportunity is not a Small Business Set-Aside. The acquisition is being conducted as a sole-source procurement under the AbilityOne Program, which designates mandatory sources for certain services. The justification for sole-sourcing highlights market research and the qualifications of Opportunity Village, which has provided these services for the past five years.
Additional Information
The technical points of contact for this requirement are Michael Matthews and Christa Weise. The primary contracting contact is Marshall Richard (marshall_richard@fws.gov).