Floor Stripping and Waxing at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research

Solicitation 12444026Q0218 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA-FS CSA EAST 2 for floor stripping and waxing services at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, Kansas. This total small business set-aside acquisition, falling under NAICS code 561720, seeks a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to service approximately 8,500 square feet of hallway flooring. The scope of work includes machine-stripping existing finishes to the bare surface, neutralizing the floors, and applying a minimum of three coats of high-quality commercial wax. The anticipated period of performance is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. To be considered responsive, offerors must provide pricing for all line items and submit a technical approach that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirements, including a completed Performance Relevancy Questionnaire (Exhibit B) and a synopsis of technical capability. Quotes are due by 5:00 PM CDT on September 17, 2026, and should be sent to John Camacho. Evaluation will focus on the offeror's ability to meet the schedule, provide a compliant technical approach, and maintain an acceptable or neutral past performance rating.