SOURCES SOUGHT TECHNICAL

DESCRIPTION FOR SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION

The U.S. Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), UT, is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for DPG Custodial Services. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis.

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Location % On‐Site Government % Off‐Site Contractor

Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Dugway, UT 84022

95% 5%

3. DISCLAIMER

"THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE

SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE

GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE

GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT

OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION

OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY

RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

RESPONSES WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO THE RESPONDER. NOT RESPONDING TO

THIS NOTICE DOES NOT PRECLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE REQUEST

FOR QUOTE (RFQ), INVITATION FOR BID (IFB), OR RFP, IF ANY IS ISSUED. IF

SOLICITATION RELEASED; IT WILL BE SYNOPSIZED ON THE GOVERNMENT-WIDE

POINT OF ENTRY (GPE). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF POTENTIAL OFFERORS TO

MONITOR THE GPE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS

REQUIREMENT."

4. PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The U.S. Army Garrison DPG provides childcare, youth services, support facilities, family housing units, physical fitness facilities, and various other facilities to complete DPG’s mission as designated for the requiring activity. In accordance with these assignments, USAG Dugway Proving Ground provides a safe, clean, and healthy environment to support DPG Military, Civilian, and Army Families utilizing Garrison facilities for work, daycare, youth services, and physical fitness.

5. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES & REVISED SERVICE

LEVELS

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive custodial services at USAG Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, Utah. The Contractor shall furnish all management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary to ensure custodial services are executed in accordance with commercial best practices, federal regulations, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Service Level Classifications by Facility Type

To align with mission needs, health standards, and building operational rhythms, custodial requirements are categorized across three distinct service levels:

Service Level Facility Types & Areas Included

Performance Requirements & Scope of Work

Enhanced Service Child Development Centers (CDC), Youth Services Centers, and associated childcare/educational areas

High‐Frequency Sanitization & Disinfection: Daily intensive cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of touchpoints, drinking fountains, restrooms, highchairs, cribs, playpens, play surfaces, and food preparation/service areas. Continuous supply replenishment, comprehensive trash/recycling removal, daily sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, with scheduled carpet spot-extraction and floor buffing.

Standard Service Physical Fitness Centers, Gymnasiums, and related athletic/locker facilities

daily cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting of workout facility latrines, shower stalls, locker rooms, sinks, toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains. Continuous restocking of consumable paper and soap dispensers; regular floor care (sweeping, damp mopping, buffing hard surfaces, vacuuming mats/carpets); cleaning glass/mirrors; and prompt trash removal.

Basic Service General installation support facilities, administrative headquarters, classrooms, and warehouse administrative spaces (offices, classrooms, and latrines)

Baseline Facility Maintenance: Scheduled routine maintenance including sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming common areas, corridors;

cleaning and servicing restrooms; annual carpet cleaning; and collection and disposal of routine refuse and recycling.

Core Custodial Operations & Tasks

Across all service levels, standard operations encompass, but are not limited to:

Cleaning, sanitizing, and restocking supplies for restrooms and latrines.

Emptying breakroom waste receptacles and recycling bins.

Spot cleaning and vacuuming carpets.

Sweeping, damp mopping, and mechanical buffing (mechanical buffing not included in basic service) of hard-surface flooring.

Cleaning interior partition glass and exterior entrance glass.

Dusting horizontal surfaces, vents, window sills, and blinds; scrubbing walls.

Disinfecting sinks, toilets, urinals, and public drinking fountains.

Program Objectives

Objective #1 – Environments: Maintain clean, sanitary, and hazard-free work, childcare, and fitness environments to ensure mission readiness and success for Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members utilizing Garrison facilities.

Objective #2 – Regulations and Compliance: Ensure all work performed complies strictly with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental, safety, and health laws, occupational safety directives, and Army standards (including all publications referenced in the PWS).

Objective #3 – Records and Reporting: Maintain and compile historical operational data, generate required quality and operational reports, and submit all deliverables specified in the contract. Work must conform to measurable performance standards of quality, timeliness, and quantity specified in the PWS.

Objective #4 – Demand Work Orders (DWO): Execute emergency response, spill clean-up, special event cleaning, or other custodial tasks across DPG as issued by the Contracting Officer (KO).

Objective #5 – Quality Control Plan (QCP): Develop, implement, and maintain a rigorous Quality Control Plan approved by the Contracting Officer.

Objective #6 – Damages: Repair or replace any Government facilities, finishes, or equipment damaged by Contractor personnel at no cost to the Government.

Objective #7 – Program Manager Availability: Designate an experienced Program Manager who shall be accessible outside normal duty hours to serve as the primary operational point of contact for Contractor operations.

6. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Labor Standards: Performance will be subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards (formerly the Service Contract Act) and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).

7. ELIGIBILITY & CLASSIFICATION CODES

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 561720 (Janitorial Services)

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8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAPABILITIES

STATEMENT SUBMISSION

A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for review along with Annex 1 (Attachment 1). Interested parties are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement of no more than ten (10) pages in length, formatted in Times New Roman font (minimum 10-point pitch). Submissions must be delivered in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF).

Required Content

Capability statements must address, at a minimum, the following items:

1. Company Profile & Identifiers: Organization name, address, website, telephone number, point of contact name, and email address; Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov and CAGE code; current business size status (Small vs. Large) and verification of active Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Program certification; total number of employees, annual revenue history, and office locations.

2. Prior Experience: Relevant past performance within the last 3–5 years on efforts similar in size, scope, and complexity to the custodial requirements outlined herein.

3. Task & Project Management: Experience and methodologies for managing multi-tier facility custodial services under tight schedules, cost containment, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.

4. Subcontractor Management: Demonstrated capability in managing subcontractor or teaming partner arrangements, including administrative and operational oversight structures.

5. Technical Capabilities: Specific operational methodologies, quality control procedures, staffing models, and equipment management plans that ensure full execution of Basic, Standard, and Enhanced Service levels.

6. Limitation on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219‐14): Detailed explanation demonstrating how the prime contractor will perform at least 50% of the cost of contract performance with its own employees for the base period and all option periods under a small business set-aside.

7. Facility and Safeguarding: Capability to meet installation access, safeguarding, and operational security requirements at Dugway Proving Ground.

9. CONTRACT STRUCTURE & ANTICIPATED

TIMELINE

followed by up to six (6) 12-month option periods.

Anticipated Start Date: Approximately August 2027.

10. SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND CONTACT

INFORMATION

Submission Method: All responses must be submitted electronically via email to:

Contract Specialist: Jeremy MacDougall Email: jeremy.a.macdougall.civ@army.mil Subject Line: DPG Custodial Services Sources Sought Response –

[Company Name]

Important Notices:

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged.

All data marked as corporate or proprietary will be protected from disclosure outside the Government.

The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice, and no claims against the Government shall arise from this announcement.