USDA NRCS Janitorial Services - Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center

This solicitation, numbered 12FPC426Q0051, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for janitorial services at the Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center in Americus, Georgia, issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item acquisition. The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with a size standard of $22 million, and is classified as a total small business set-aside. The work involves routine and scheduled cleaning of two buildings totaling approximately 6,550 square feet, including offices, restrooms, kitchens, and common areas, with performance beginning on or after December 15, 2025. The base contract period is one year, with four potential one-year option periods extending the total possible duration to five years. The pricing structure is based on an hourly rate of $14.40 derived from the local wage determination for janitorial staff, though extended prices are not filled in the line items; the estimated total value ranges from $55,296 for the base year to $276,480 if all options are exercised. All proposals must be submitted via email by 2:30 PM ET on August 10, 2026, and must include completed pricing on page 2 of the RFQ, a capability statement, past performance documentation, and proof of active SAM registration. The award will be made using the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) method. Proposals are evaluated based on compliance with mandatory requirements including SAM registration, fulfillment of all technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, demonstration of past performance within the last five years, completion of all priced line items, and a clear technical approach that addresses schedule and requirement adherence. Subcontracting is limited by FAR 52.219-14, and small business subcontracting plans are required with potential liquidated damages for non-performance. Contractors must comply with the Service Contract Act, applicable wage determinations for Americus, Georgia, and all OSHA and USDA NRCS safety and health standards. Contractors are required to maintain at least a two-week supply of restroom consumables on-site, use only environmentally friendly and non-corrosive cleaning products, implement recycling programs, ensure all equipment meets OSHA guidelines, and provide personal protective equipment. Security requirements mandate suitability determinations for all personnel, with the government retaining authority to remove any individual deemed a risk. Insurance requirements include $100,0