USDA-ARS-CCRU Facility - Janitorial Services

SOL #: 1232SA26Q0580Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States

Place of Performance

Madison, WI

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

Custodial Janitorial Services (S201)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Cereal Crops Research Unit (CCRU) is soliciting quotations for Janitorial Services at its facility in Madison, WI. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The acquisition is for on-site custodial services, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 14, 2026. Quotations are due by May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide trained personnel, supervision, and coordination for on-site custodial services. Services are required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, excluding federal holidays. Key tasks include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping/mopping, and emptying trash/recycling in areas such as the lobby, restrooms, break room, 15 offices, library, conference room, and hallways. Laboratories are excluded from cleaning, but trash receptacles from labs will be emptied if placed outside. The vendor is responsible for supplying consumables like paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags. The government will furnish a floor scrubber.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to a single firm-fixed price purchase order.
  • Product/Service Code: S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services).
  • NAICS Code: 561720 (Janitorial Services) with a $22 million size standard.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • Period of Performance: A base year (June 10, 2026 - June 9, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, and an optional six-month extension, for a total potential duration of up to five years and six months (through December 10, 2031).
  • Published Date: May 5, 2026.
  • Mandatory Site Visit: May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Coordination required by May 13, 2026.
  • Questions Due: May 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, via email to jacob.toft@usda.gov.
  • Quotations Due: May 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.

Evaluation

Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Evaluation criteria include technical acceptability (ability to meet requirements and demonstrate understanding), past performance (rated Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable), and pricing (must include base and all option periods).

Special Requirements & Notes

  • Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
  • The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-4897, Revision 31) for Wisconsin (Columbia, Dane, Green, Iowa Counties) applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. Bidders must ensure compliance.
  • Contractor personnel must notify the building administrator upon arrival and departure.
  • Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
  • The USDA is a tax-exempt agency.

People

Points of Contact

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