USDA-Forest Service (Kisatchie National Forest) Janitorial Services for Winn Ranger District Office & Work Center Building located in Winnfield, LA

This is a Firm Fixed Price contract awarded under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method per FAR 15.101-2 for janitorial services at the Winn Ranger District Office and Work Center Building in Winnfield, Louisiana. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 561720, and is administered by the USDA Forest Service, Contracting Services Area East 2, based in Atlanta, Georgia. The base period runs from May 14, 2026, to May 13, 2027, with four sequential one-year option years extending through May 13, 2031, for a potential total contract duration of five years. Services include daily and periodic cleaning of restrooms, breakrooms, kitchens, carpets, bare floors, glass surfaces, and waste areas, with performance measured by strict quality standards including no more than three defects per month and fewer than three validated customer complaints per service area monthly. All work must comply with the Performance Work Statement, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and a Contractor Quality Control Plan, with inspections conducted by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative using 100% inspection, random sampling, and customer feedback. The contractor is required to provide qualified personnel, comply with Service Contract Labor Standards, and adhere to OSHA regulations, including supplying personal protective equipment for exposure risks. Security requirements restrict access to authorized personnel only, prohibit telephone use except in emergencies, and mandate compliance with cybersecurity safeguarding standards for contractor information systems. A Contractor Emergency Plan and annual Quality Control Plan are required, with no government approval needed for the latter. The contract includes the Option to Extend Services clause for up to 30 calendar days and allows for evaluation of up to six additional months if options are exercised. Payment terms follow FOB Destination delivery conditions, with accelerated payments to small business subcontractors mandated. The solicitation required electronic submission by April 13, 2026, with questions to be directed to a designated point of contact. The award was made to a certified small business offeror, and clauses related to affirmative action, equal opportunity for veterans and workers with disabilities, combating trafficking in persons, paid sick leave, Buy American provisions, privacy training, and anti-discrimination compliance with Executive Orders 14168 and 14173 are included. The contractor must maintain accurate records, ensure employee eligibility verification