Custodial Services

This solicitation requests firm fixed price custodial services at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, encompassing all management, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to maintain facility cleanliness and appearance as defined by the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The contractor is responsible for routine and periodic cleaning of non-carpeted and carpeted floors, stairways, elevators, restrooms, locker rooms, and drinking fountains, as well as providing and replenishing soap and paper products in all restrooms listed. Cleaning frequencies and service levels are established in the PWS appendices according to Air Force Custodial Common Levels of Service Standards, with the work subject to compliance with applicable local laws, regulations, and U.S. government standards. The contract includes base and option periods spanning April 1, 2026, through November 30, 2030, broken into annual increments, with detailed quantities expressed in square footage for two primary cleaning levels labeled "PRESTIGE" and "EXECUTIVE." The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with technical acceptability evaluated through the quality control plan, past performance, and price proposal. The solicitation includes mandatory FAR clauses addressing labor standards, privacy training, security, tax issues, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Contractor personnel must comply with strict security and access control measures including government approval for base access, identification display requirements, key control protocols, and emergency contact provisions. Inspection, acceptance, and contract administration will be managed at the destination (Lajes Field), with processes for correction of deficiencies and re-performance required within specified timeframes. Submission requirements specify separate price, technical, and past performance volumes due by January 20, 2026, with technical proposals limited to 15 pages. The point of contact for the solicitation is Claudia Silva, reachable via official U.S. Air Force email and phone contacts provided.