C04_QA v3_12444026Q0086.pdf
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- Attached to
- Janitorial Services on the Big Cedar Work Center
- Solicitation number
- 12444026Q0086
- Issued by
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation 12444026Q0086 regarding janitorial services for a facility located at Big Cedar Road. The file does not contain response dates, award dates, pricing terms, or set-aside information, as it serves only to clarify requirements through inquiries submitted by potential contractors.
The facility consists of a single building with approximately 1,900 square feet. Cleaning services are required once per calendar week regardless of holidays and federal closures, with no preference specified for cleaning day. A dumpster is available on site. The scope is limited to the single building with no additional buildings, storage rooms, breakrooms, or exterior areas included. No additional security clearance or background screening requirements beyond standard facility access are mandated. Contractors are not responsible for supplying consumable restroom products if government-furnished supplies become unavailable, as the government will adhere to the Statement of Work regarding supply provisions. No restrictions apply to specific cleaning chemicals or environmentally preferred products. This is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor. Site visits are available upon request by contacting the Contracting Officer's Representative. Subcontractors and prospective teaming partners may attend site visits. Electronic signatures are acceptable for quote submission documents. Contractors must complete a Schedule of Items pricing form (Form 1449) showing costs for the base year and option years and return it with their quotations.
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SOLICITATION 12444026Q0086 JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR BIG CEDAR RD
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A)
Questions in black text Answers in blue text
Questions 1: received 05-21-2026 Questions 1: answered 05-21-2026
a. I cannot show the facility square footage ?
approximately 1,900 square feet
b. Who is the current or former contractor on the project and what is the yearly cost?
new requirement being solicited for services required
Questions 2: received 05-22-2026 Questions 2: answered 05-22-2026
a. who is the current contractor?
new requirement being solicited for services required
b. what is the current contract amount?
new requirement being solicited for services required
c. if you are unable to provide the current contract amount, what is the current budget your agency has for this project?
This information is protected by FAR 3.104 Procurement Integrity. Solicitation results are publicized post award to sam.gov per FAR 5.705
d. Square footage of each facility?
approximately 1,900 square feet
e. Frequency of services?
reference sam.gov solicitation materials
f. Number of custodians required?
reference sam.gov solicitation materials to determine this answer
g. Time frame to clean? Between hours?
reference sam.gov solicitation materials
h. Mandatory walkthrough?
no
i. Is this a DVBE only set aside solicitation?
reference sam.gov solicitation
Questions 3: received 05-23-2026 Questions 3: answered 05-25-2026
a. Does this RFP fall under EO 13706?
Reference this solicitations Provisions and Clauses
b. In the Q&A, the Government responded to a question about the "square footage of each facility" as "approximately 1900 square feet"; does that figure represent a total of ~3,800 square feet or 1,900 FOR BOTH?
The 1 building is approximately 1,900 square feet
c. Is there a dumpster on site?
yes
d. The 1449 only includes the base year CLIN; how should we approach this?
Fill out the SOI and return it with your offer. It clearly shows each year cost that you are supposed to fill out.
SOLICITATION 12444026Q0086 JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR BIG CEDAR RD
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&A)
Questions in black text Answers in blue text
e. Does the Government want the SOW with Schedule of Items to be returned with the quotes filled in on that first page or will an updated 1449 be provided?
yes
f. Does the Government have a preference on cleaning day?
no
Questions 4: received 05-24-2026 Questions 4: answered 05-25-2026
a. Are there any additional buildings, storage rooms, breakrooms, or exterior areas included within the scope?
no
b. Are there any security clearance or background screening requirements beyond standard facility access?
no
c. Will the contractor be responsible for supplying consumable restroom products if Government-furnished supplies become unavailable?
reference SOW, the government will adhere to it
d. Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services? If so, can the Government provide the current or previous contract value?
This is a new requirement
e. Can the Government confirm whether cleaning services are expected once per calendar week regardless of holidays and federal closures?
yes
f. Are there any restrictions regarding the use of specific cleaning chemicals or environmentally preferred products?
none
g. Is there an estimated budget range for this requirement?
This information is protected by FAR 3.104 Procurement Integrity. Solicitation results are publicized post award to sam.gov per FAR 5.705
h. Would the Government allow or recommend a site visit prior to submission of quotations?
yes contact COR
i. Are electronic signatures acceptable for quote submission documents?
yes
Questions 5: received 05-23-2026 Questions 5: answered 05-25-2026 -Whether a walkthrough/site visit is recommended or available contact COR if you’d like to see the facility -Available dates/times for scheduling contact COR if you’d like to see the facility -Whether subcontractors or prospective teaming partners may also attend yes
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