Superior National Forest Tofte RD Janitorial Services

This solicitation, numbered 12444626Q0031, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for janitorial services at the Tofte Ranger District within the Superior National Forest in Minnesota, issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition. The requirement is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 561720 and a small business size standard of $22 million in average annual receipts, restricting eligibility to verified small businesses. The base contract period runs from May 11, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods extending potential performance through March 31, 2031. Offerors must provide services including scheduled cleaning of the Tofte complex three times weekly during non-business hours and weekends, along with semi-annual cleaning of four bunkhouses in April and November. All work must be performed using USDA BioPreferred cleaning products, and contractors must maintain a designated project manager available during operational hours. The contract is firm-fixed-price, with pricing submitted via Attachment B and evaluated under a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability and past performance are screening criteria before price determines award. Performance is subject to strict standards outlined in the Performance Work Statement and inspection criteria, requiring clean floors, surfaces, restrooms, and fixtures free of dirt, residue, and odors, with acceptance occurring at the Tofte location under FOB destination terms. Contractors must comply with personal identity verification requirements under FAR 52.204-9 and AGAR 452.204.71, including NACI-level background checks for all personnel accessing the site, and are prohibited from duplicating government keys or storing hazardous materials. Work must occur without disrupting government operations, and certain items including electronic devices, books, or lab equipment cannot be cleaned. All personnel must be available for weekend and after-hours work, and any deviation from the schedule requires written approval. Proposals must be submitted by email to Steven Pietila by May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT, including a detailed technical proposal addressing the PWS, a completed pricing schedule, and adherence to the wage determination in Attachment C. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI, comply with E-Verify requirements, and certify adherence to anti-discrimination and DEI