Laboratory & High-Containment Area Cleaning

The contract targets specialized cleaning and decontamination services for laboratory and high-containment areas, with strict requirements for biosafety compliance, the use of EPA-registered disinfectants, and adherence to stringent personal protective equipment protocols to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination. All work must be performed by personnel trained in handling biohazardous materials and following federal guidelines for decontamination procedures in sensitive research environments. This is a subcontract opportunity under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 561791 for janitorial and cleaning services, and is open exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on July 1, 2026, with proposals due by July 15, 2026, and services are required to be performed in Frederick. The contracting entity is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Advanced Facility Management and Procurement Division, and while the exact address is unspecified, the work location is clearly designated. Participation requires full compliance with all lab safety standards and the ability to operate under high-containment protocols without disruption to ongoing research activities.