Duct Cleaning

The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting a small business set-aside contract for the cleaning of HVAC ductwork across 12 units at the Supervisor Office located at 605 West Main Street in Russellville, Arkansas. The work requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, tools, and materials to remove, clean, and reinstall all supply and return registers; place the ductwork under negative air pressure using a HEPA-filtered vacuum system; mechanically scrub or air whip all duct surfaces; and clean critical components such as blower motors, evaporator coils, and plenums. Any ductwork exhibiting signs of mold must be treated with Sporicidin antifungal disinfectant or an approved equivalent. The contractor must adhere to the cleaning standards established by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), with NADCA certification being strongly recommended but not mandatory. Work is scheduled to occur between August 17, 2026, and September 30, 2026, with a required five-day notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to commencement. Coordination with Forest Service personnel is necessary to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations, and weekend work may be required. The contractor must prioritize the safety of the public and employees and take all necessary steps to protect and preserve Forest Service property within the building. This solicitation, identified as 12444026Q0119, is issued by the USDA-FS CSA EAST 2 office in Atlanta, Georgia, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%) as defined by FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 333415. The deadline for submissions has been extended to June 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET to encourage broader competition. Offers must be submitted via SAM.gov and the contractor must maintain an active SAM registration at the time of proposal submission. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, ensuring that proposals meet all technical requirements before price becomes the determining factor. The firm-fixed-price contract will include compliance with specific FAR clauses including 452.203-71 on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance and 452.204-70 for contract closeout, with a provision for deobligation of unliquidated funds of