AK-FWS AK MARITIME NWR-CUSTODIAL CONTRA
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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ 140F0S26Q0006) for Janitorial Services at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in Homer, AK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quotes are due March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center & Headquarters and an off-site bunkhouse. Services include regular cleaning of floors, restrooms, entryways, kitchens, and trash/recycling removal, ensuring facilities are customer-ready by 9 AM, five days a week (Monday-Friday). Optional services may include annual floor waxing, deep carpet cleaning, deep cleaning of the bunkhouse, specific floor treatments, and interior window washing. The government will furnish cleaning supplies and most equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561720, $22M size standard)
- Period of Performance: One base year plus four one-year option periods (total 5 years from award).
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 10:00 AM PT
- Published Date: March 10, 2026
Key Requirements & Submission
Bidders must provide evidence of an employee with cleaning experience in Homer, AK, available to start immediately, and a second local employee for backup. Personnel will require federal background checks. Contractors must be registered in SAM and adhere to OSHA regulations and the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination for Alaska. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Robert_sung@ios.doi.gov, consisting of a non-price section (Technical Capability, Past Performance) and a price section (using the attached price schedule).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering technical capability and past performance as approximately equal to cost or price. No tradeoffs are permitted. Past performance will be reviewed via CPARS.