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Janitorial Services for USDA-ARS, Frederick, Maryland
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This contract is a combined synopsis and solicitation for custodial and janitorial services at the USDA-ARS Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit in Frederick, Maryland, specifically for Buildings 1301, 1302, and 374 at Fort Detrick. It is issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561720, with a small business size standard of $22 million, and is restricted to small business concerns including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and other eligible small business categories. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price requirements contract with a one-year base period from September 27, 2026, through September 26, 2027, followed by four optional one-year extension periods and a potential six-month extension, extending the total possible performance period through March 26, 2032. The solicitation requires offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management and to comply with all applicable FAR and agency-specific provisions, including whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking, cybersecurity, and anti-discrimination certifications under AGAR 452.203-70, which mandates compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and prohibits funding or promoting DEI initiatives that violate those laws. All contractor personnel must pass a federal trust determination process, including credentialing and suitability screening, and may be subject to continuous vetting. Site access is strictly controlled, with mandatory visitor vetting through Fort Detrick’s visitor center and a required escorted site visit on July 17, 2026, between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. EST; no other site visits are permitted. The quote submission deadline is July 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. EST, and all pricing must be submitted for every line item in the schedule to be considered responsive. Evaluations will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, with technical acceptability determined only for the lowest-priced offer, and past performance must be rated acceptable or neutral. Acceptance criteria include adherence to a detailed Performance Work Statement requiring cleaning of laboratories, offices, and common areas in a quiet, disciplined manner, with compliance to manufacturer specifications on metal cleaning and strict security protocols for safeguarding government property. A Quality Control Plan must be submitted within 14 days of award
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Frederick, MD, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Q&A's posted 07/20/2026.
UPDATE: SITE VISIT INFORMATION: Friday, July 17, 9:00am – 10:00am, Location: 1301 Ditto Avenue, GPS: 1301 Crops Way, Frederick, MD 21702
We are located at USArmy Fort Detrick.
All visitors will need to go through Fort Detrick’s Visitor center and follow vetting procedures. Allow 30-45 minutes for this process. https://home.army.mil/detrick/my-fort/visitors
This is a strictly timed visit. All visitors will be escorted by government employees.
No site visits will be conducted prior to or after the July 17, 9-10am allotted time. POC: Diana Sherman, (240) 772-2757, diana.sherman@usda.gov
Question Due Date extended to July 17, 2026, 2:00pm EST.
Quote Due Date extended to July 24, 2026 2:00pm EST.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0891 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Custodial and Janitorial Services for Buildings 1301, 1302, and 374 at the USDA-ARS, Foreign Disease Weed Science Research Unit (FDWSRU), Frederick, Maryland to include a One (1) Base year plus Four (4) option year periods with an optional 6 month extension.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720. The small business size standard is $22 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
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