SAM #1232SA26Q0891

Janitorial and Custodial Services for USDA-ARS FDWSRU, Frederick, MD

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit (FDWSRU) in Frederick, Maryland, is seeking janitorial and custodial services for three buildings at its facility. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit (FDWSRU) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive janitorial and custodial services for Buildings 1301, 1302, and 374 - Includes cleaning of restrooms, offices, laboratories, high containment plant pathogen areas, floors, glass surfaces, metal fixtures, and waste removal - Tasks performed at varying frequencies: twice weekly, weekly, quarterly, annually, and as-needed (e.g., during inclement weather) - Strict compliance with security, safety, and quality standards, including personnel credentialing and use of government-furnished supplies and equipment - Contract Structure: - Firm-fixed price contract - One-year base period, four one-year option periods, and an optional six-month extension - Set aside for small businesses, including economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or commercial product part numbers are required; the procurement is for services only - Service line items correspond to monthly janitorial services for each contract period - Unique Requirements: - Coverage of high containment and laboratory areas with specialized cleaning needs - Personnel must meet credentialing and security requirements - Use of government-furnished cleaning supplies and equipment - Services must be performed during normal operating hours, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0891 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Custodial and Janitorial Services for Buildings 1301, 1302, and 374 at the USDA-ARS, Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit (FDWSRU), Frederick, Maryland to include a One (1) Base year plus Four (4) option year periods with an optional 6 month extension.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.  The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720.  The small business size standard is $22 million.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

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