Janitorial Services for the Blackduck Ranger District on the Chippewa National Forest

Solicitation 12444627Q0008 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for janitorial services at the Blackduck Ranger District on the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota. This firm-fixed-price contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720, with a size standard of 25M. The scope of work includes regular janitorial services performed two days per week and bunkhouse cleaning conducted twice yearly. The period of performance consists of a base year running from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with four subsequent one-year options extending the contract through December 31, 2031. Award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where the government evaluates the lowest priced offer for technical acceptability and a neutral or acceptable past performance rating. To be considered responsive, offerors must submit a signed SF1449, a completed Schedule of Items, an Experience Questionnaire, and a technical narrative in PDF format to Debra Derickson by November 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time. The contract is subject to the Service Contract Act and includes various FAR clauses regarding commercial services, government property protection, and SAM maintenance. Sandra Miller serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative for this requirement.