Duct Cleaning

The contract is for duct cleaning services at the U.S. Forest Service Supervisor Office located at 605 West Main Street in Russellville, Arkansas, under solicitation number 12444026Q0119, issued by the USDA-FS CSA EAST 2 office in Atlanta, Georgia. The work involves comprehensive cleaning of 12 HVAC units, including removal, cleaning, and reinstallation of all supply and return registers; mechanical scrubbing or air whipping of ductwork; cleaning of blower motors, evaporator coils, and plenums; and application of Sporicidin antifungal disinfectant or an approved equal to any ductwork showing signs of mold. The contractor must employ a HEPA filter negative air vacuum to maintain negative pressure during cleaning and adhere strictly to the standards set by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), with NADCA certification recommended but not required. The period of performance runs from August 17, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with delivery to occur at the same location, under FOB Destination terms. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside, requiring all offerors to have an active SAM.gov registration and to certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and Executive Order 14173. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable method, with the government accepting services upon inspection and confirmation of conformance to contract requirements. The offeror must clearly identify any Order-Level Materials separately from labor and ensure they are not embedded in other CLINs, providing full pricing support and vendor information. A wage determination for Pope County, Arkansas, under the Service Contract Act applies, and the contractor is obligated to ensure the safety and preservation of all federal property during performance. Access by Forest Service personnel may be required during work hours. Contract closeout and final payment are contingent upon receipt and acceptance of all services, and the government may deobligate unliquidated funds of $1,000 or less during closeout. Proposals are due by June 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and the contracting officer is Stephanie Laruffa, with primary point of contact Danny Sims for operational inquiries.