Janitorial for the Poteau/Cold Springs Ranger District

This solicitation, numbered 12444026Q0129, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial janitorial services at three facilities in Waldron, Arkansas, operated by the USDA Forest Service’s Ouachita National Forest. The acquisition is structured as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 and is exclusively set-aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 561720 and a size standard of $22 million. The contract is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price requirements contract with a five-year performance period, including a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, beginning July 27, 2026. Services include weekly, monthly, and biannual cleaning of the Poteau/Cold Springs Ranger District Office, the East Office, and the Work Center restroom, with work required to be performed after 3 p.m. on Fridays or on weekends unless otherwise coordinated. The Government will provide cleaning supplies, while the contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, supervision, and compliance with OSHA, federal bio-based chemical standards, and applicable cybersecurity and security protocols, including protection of government systems and restriction of unauthorized individuals on-site. Quotations must be submitted via email to melody.flores@usda.gov no later than 12:00 p.m. Central Time on July 21, 2026, with the solicitation number included in the subject line. An open house is scheduled for July 14, 2026, to provide potential offerors with facility access and clarification. Evaluation will be conducted based on three factors: Technical Approach—determinative and assessed for compliance and soundness; Price—evaluated for fairness and reasonableness under FAR 12.204; and Past Performance—rated as Acceptable or Neutral to remain eligible. The contract will be awarded to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable and whose past performance meets the minimum threshold. The contractor must complete mandatory representations, including SAM.gov registration, certification of small business status, and adherence to federal labor standards such as paid sick leave and employment eligibility verification. Additional requirements include compliance with environmental sustainability mandates, Buy American provisions, anti-trafficking policies, and federal security controls, including safeguarding information systems. The place of performance is fixed at the three designated locations in Waldron, Arkansas, with FOB Destination terms applying, and no pricing data is