S--SERVICE - JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR FWS MISSISQUOI NWR.

The contract awards janitorial services for the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, located at 9 Tabor Road, Swanton, Vermont, under solicitation number 140FS326Q0056, issued by the FWS SAT Team 3 within the Department of the Interior. The service encompasses daily cleaning of the visitor center, staff offices, and public restrooms, requiring strict adherence to a contractor-developed Quality Control Program with documented inspections, corrective actions, and performance records subject to quarterly Government evaluations. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with a base year running from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extensions through May 31, 2031, though specific pricing details are not provided. All work must comply with OSHA safety standards, Federal specifications, and the Service Contract Labor Standards, including minimum wage requirements under Executive Order 14026 and paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706. Contractors are required to implement robust security protocols, including obtaining a Federal PIV credential for all personnel needing unsupervised access, conducting background checks via SF-85 or SF-85P forms, and ensuring immediate reporting and replacement of personnel with unfavorable adjudications. Physical security measures mandate key control, alarm system compliance, and accountability for all issued access credentials, with penalties for lost or unreturned keys. Contractors must report any damage to Government property within 24 hours and issue Contract Discrepancy Reports for all service deficiencies, responding with corrective action plans within the same timeframe. Invoicing is exclusively electronic through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with WAWF not permitted, and all submissions must be delivered as a single PDF under 15 pages to the designated contracting officer by the April 27, 2026, deadline. The contract is a small business set-aside, with no set-aside type specified, and requires compliance with multiple FAR clauses covering ethics, whistleblower rights, anti-trafficking, trade agreements, and electronic payment. The contracting officer’s representative coordinates credentialing, performance evaluations, and access control, with all inquiries directed to chantal_bashizi@ios.doi.gov. No offeror representations, UEI submissions, or socioeconomic certifications are recorded, and the Government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the worksite based on conformance to the Statement of Work and Federal standards.