S--Janitorial services contract for NOAA DRC

This contract requires comprehensive janitorial services at the NOAA Disaster Response Center in Mobile, Alabama, under a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720, with a size standard of $22 million in annual receipts. The solicitation, issued on May 4, 2026, and due for responses by May 19, 2026, mandates electronic submission via email to Chelsea.Vera@noaa.gov, with proposals required to include signed SF-1449 and SF-30 forms, an active UEI and CAGE code, proof of SAM registration, a completed past performance reference sheet, and a demonstration of capability and understanding of the scope of work, including distance from the performance location. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a base year from May 25, 2026, through May 24, 2027, and four one-year option periods extending through May 24, 2031, with services provided on both scheduled and emergency bases. Pricing details are not specified in the solicitation, and awards will be made using the Low Price, Technically Acceptable methodology, where only technically pass-rated offers are considered, and the lowest price determines award. The contract enforces strict performance standards including quality benchmarks such as no more than two customer complaints per month and no rework required, with services inspected at the destination under FOB Destination terms and evaluated through periodic government spot checks. Compliance is required with numerous federal regulations including Service Contract Labor Standards, Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and Addressing DEI Discrimination, with deviations noted for some clauses. Contractors must conduct initial and annual sexual harassment training, submit training records, and maintain compliance with NOAA’s Workplace Harassment Program. All applicable clauses must be flowed down to subcontractors, and labor must adhere to prevailing wage rates under the Service Contract Act. Performance will be monitored with accountability for timeliness and quality, and no substitution or personal services relationships with government personnel are permitted. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF, and no packaging, preservation, or bar-coding standards are detailed, though administrative markings like FACILITY CODE and NCNR0000 are required for delivery. Offerors must self-certify as small businesses and maintain SAM registration throughout the contract term, with failure to comply