SAM #12444126Q0035

USDA Forest Service Solicits Janitorial Services for Appalachian Ranger District Office and Work Center

This opportunity is for janitorial services at the USDA Forest Service, Pisgah National Forest, Appalachian Ranger District Office and Work Center in Mars Hill, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, Appalachian Ranger District Office and Work Center - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive janitorial services for two buildings totaling approximately 10,028 sq ft - Services include: - Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual cleaning tasks - Space cleaning (waste removal, kitchen/breakroom cleaning, low dusting) - Floor care (sweeping, dust mopping, vacuuming, damp mopping) - Restroom cleaning and servicing - High dusting, light fixture cleaning, glass cleaning (interior/exterior), Venetian blind cleaning - Carpet and rug shampooing - Shower cleaning - Timely response (4-6 hours) to additional cleaning requests during government working hours - Quantities and Frequencies: - Examples include 260 weekly cleanings for waste container emptying, 52 weekly low dusting services, 260 restroom cleanings, and other tasks at specified intervals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must use biobased, Go Green-compliant cleaning products - Contractor provides all labor, supplies, and equipment - Background checks and security compliance required - Ability for either party to terminate the agreement with 30-day written notice - Formal site visit opportunity for prospective vendors - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are listed; this is a service-based procurement - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), $22M size standard

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 12444126Q0035 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Appalachian Ranger District Janitorial Services. Intent of this Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Janitorial Services to be performed for the USDA Forest Service, Pisgah National Forest, Appalachian Ranger District. The Period of Performance on the BPA will consist of base period and four 12-months ordering periods. The BPA does not obligate funds; the Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA. There will be five (5) individual (annual) ordering periods which will obligate funds on BPA Call orders. Either party (Government or Awardee) may terminate this agreement at any time. A 30-day notice must be provided in writing to terminate this agreement.

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 $22M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Historical Data (for informational purposes only):

The previous contract number is 12444121D0015 and Linda Hensley is the incumbent. We have awarded five task orders over the last five years for a total of $73,120.50.

Formal site visit is scheduled, however not mandatory – see Attachment 7 - Site Visit.:

Tuesday, July 28 at 0900. Please note that no informal visits are authorized and any inquiries must be made with Contract Specialist on this solicitation.

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