S--GRSM SVC CUSTODIAL CONTRACT

This contract is a Firm Fixed Price solicitation for custodial and janitorial services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) with NAICS code 561720, reserved exclusively for small businesses. The solicitation, numbered 140P5326Q0027, was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline extended to July 6, 2026, allowing offerors time to review supplemental questions and answers from the solicitation process. The period of performance spans twelve months, from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2027, with performance commencing on the first day of the month following award. Services are required at multiple locations within the park, including Sugarlands Visitor Center and its comfort stations, with specific daily, monthly, and quarterly cleaning tasks mandated, such as three daily cleanings of comfort stations, monthly pressure washing of restroom fixtures, and quarterly exterior cleaning of buildings and stonework. All work must occur outside of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. hours to avoid disruption of park operations. The contractor must provide fully qualified personnel who have passed a National Park Service Tier 1 background investigation and possess a Federal PIV credential for unmonitored access to federal property, in accordance with HSPD-12. Cleaning must be performed using certified HEPA vacuums and environmentally sustainable "green" products, with all cleaning agents documented via Safety Data Sheets—two printed copies and one electronic version—submitted to the government. Uniforms must display the contractor’s name, and all employees must be provided with proper personal protective equipment and trained in compliance with the Blood Borne Pathogen Standard (29 CFR §1910.1030). Payment is monthly, contingent upon written approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative, with invoices submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform and tied to a detailed Schedule of Values that breaks down pricing by location. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration and a valid Unique Entity ID, and include self-certification under NAICS 561720. The contract includes mandatory clauses on labor standards, minimum wages under Executive Order 14026, paid sick leave, Buy American requirements, and the prohibition of contracting with entities involved in Iran-related activities. Evaluation