# SAM #124PSA27Q0022
USDA Florence Research Center Janitorial Services
**Buyer:** ARS APD
**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 124PSA27Q0022
**NAICS:** 561720
USDA is seeking janitorial services for its Agricultural Research Service facility in Florence, South Carolina.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Coastal Plains Soil, Water and Plant Research Center (CPSWPRC); procurement office: OCP Service and Supply Division. The listed government contact is Christopher C. Turner.
- **Service requested:** Janitorial support for approximately 6,500 square feet across Buildings 1, 2, 3, and the Quad Building at 12611 West Lucas Street, Florence, South Carolina.
- **Scope:** Routine cleaning, waste and recycling removal, restroom cleaning, floor and carpet care, and scheduled stripping, waxing, buffing, and carpet shampooing. Service frequencies vary by building; some work is scheduled with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.
- **Notable requirements:** Contractors provide labor, supplies, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and training. HEPA vacuums are mandatory; cleaning products must be approved and supported by Safety Data Sheets. The Government provides utilities and specified restroom consumables, trash bags, and water.
- **Contract structure:** One 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, for up to five years total; options are not guaranteed. Service is generally performed on business days during the stated daytime service window.
- **Set-aside:** Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB). No product OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation materials.
### 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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA27Q0022 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Janitorial Services.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. 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.
NOTICES:
It is the quoters responsiblity to monitor this solicitation for updates and amendments.
No answers will be provided to questions on the following topics: Incumbent(s), previous contract history, is the Site Visit mandatory - directly addressed in the Site Visit provision language, and site visit registration - not required.
Unless this posting is updated otherwise, only one site visit is scheduled.
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