S--AK-FWS AK MARITIME NWR-CUSTODIAL CONTRA
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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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Custodial Janitorial Services for the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Homer, AK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed Price contract covering a base year and four option years. Proposals are due March 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM AKST (17:00:00Z).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide professional janitorial services for the Alaska Maritime NWR Visitor Center & Headquarters and an off-site bunkhouse in Homer, AK. The services aim to ensure a clean, attractive, and safe environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Regular Cleaning: Five days per week, ensuring facilities are customer-ready by 9:00 AM Monday-Friday. This includes detailed cleaning of restrooms, entryways, floors, kitchens, and trash/recycling removal. Estimated at 15-20 hours per week.
- Optional Services: May include annual floor waxing, deep carpet cleaning, deep bunkhouse cleaning, specific floor stripping/waxing/buffing, and interior window washing, based on funding availability.
- Personnel Requirements: The contractor must provide evidence of an employee with cleaning experience in Homer, AK, available immediately, and a second local employee for backup.
- Government Provided: Cleaning supplies and most equipment.
- Contractor Provided: All labor, supervision, and expertise.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Size Standard: $22 Million)
- Period of Performance: One Base Year plus four (4) one-year Option Years.
- Wage Determination: Subject to the Service Contract Act Wage Determination (No. 2015-5687, Revision No. 27) for Alaska, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits (e.g., $5.55/hr Health & Welfare).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Robert_Sung@ios.doi.gov with "140F0S26Q0006 - AK Janitor" in the subject line.
- Quote Format: Two parts: a non-price section (Technical Capability, Past Performance) and a price section.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Technical capability and past performance are approximately equal to cost/price. Tradeoffs are not permitted. Past performance will be reviewed via CPARS.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM. Personnel require federal background checks. Commercial umbrella liability insurance is required.
Key Dates & Actions
- Questions Due: March 16, 2026, 10:00 AM PT (submit to Robert_Sung@ios.doi.gov).
- Site Visit: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 1:30 PM local time. Interested parties must register by contacting lora_haller@fws.gov or 907-299-9026.
- Proposals Due: March 19, 2026, 8:00 AM AKST (17:00:00Z).