Soo Project Office Janitorial Maintenance
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. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District is conducting a Sources Sought for janitorial maintenance services at the St. Mary's Falls Canal in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. This is for market research to identify capable firms and inform future acquisition decisions. Responses are due May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive janitorial services to ensure assigned areas present a clean, sanitary, and neat appearance. This includes cleaning, sanitizing with commercial disinfectants, and orderly arrangement of items. The Government will not directly supervise contract service providers, who will be accountable to the Contractor.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Expected Solicitation: June 2026
- Period of Performance: One base year + four option years (anticipated)
- NAICS Code: 561720 – Janitorial Services ($22.0M small business size standard)
- PSC: S201 – Housekeeping – Custodial Janitorial Maintenance
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: May 5, 2026
Response Requirements (from Sources Sought Survey)
Respondents must complete an attached questionnaire, providing:
- Company Information: Name, Address, UEI, CAGE Code, Point of Contact.
- NAICS Concurrence: Confirm NAICS 561720 or suggest alternatives.
- Socio-economic Status: Self-identify business type (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, HUBZone).
- Past Project Examples: Up to three relevant projects within 10 years, including contract details, self-performed percentage, dollar amount, and description.
- Bonding Capability: Individual and aggregate limits.
- Company Capability: Descriptive statement of ability to perform.
- Intent to Propose: Indicate if the company anticipates submitting a proposal.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation; no award will result from this notice. The Government is not obligated to pay for responses. Proprietary data will be protected. Not responding does not preclude participation in future solicitations. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for any future RFQ/IFB/RFP. Responses will not be contacted regarding their submission.
Submit responses to: Joseph Russell (joseph.d.russell@usace.army.mil) and Matthew McDuffie (matthew.mcduffie@usace.army.mil), referencing "SOURCES SOUGHT Soo Project Office Janitorial Maintenance" in the subject line.