191Z1026Q0005 - HSG Housekeeping services

The Department of State is soliciting quotations for housekeeping and custodial services at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq through Request for Quotations (RFQ) 191Z1026Q0005. The contractor will provide comprehensive janitorial services including apartment turnover cleaning, daily custodial maintenance, carpet cleaning, and laundry room services across six residential buildings containing 25 floors. Key contract requirements include providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies in compliance with Department of State standards; obtaining full security vetting and Embassy access badges before work begins; maintaining performance standards allowing no more than one customer complaint per month with 24-hour deficiency correction timelines; and obtaining General Liability and Defense Base Act insurance. The Government will award a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror based on past performance, capability to obtain local licenses and permits, and strategic service delivery plans. Critical dates include a mandatory site visit on February 5, 2026, with registration required by January 29, 2026; questions due by February 9, 2026, with answers posted by February 12, 2026; and quotation submission deadline of March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Baghdad local time.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and is unrestricted to all qualified contractors. The contract minimum is $18,625 and maximum is $295,860 annually, with pricing structured through 11 Contract Line Items using unit prices based on square meters, individual kitchens and bathrooms, floors, or additional services. The base contract period is 12 months from the Notice to Proceed; however, the amendment clarifies this is a one-year IDIQ contract with no option years, contrary to earlier references to four one-year options. Services will be performed at the U.S. Embassy residential designated area in Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq, with operations conducted seven days per week during approved Embassy hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and emergency response required within two hours. The Government estimates approximately 90 apartment turnovers monthly and will provide water, electricity, and laundry facilities, while the contractor supplies all cleaning materials and equipment. U.S. citizenship is not required; Iraqi nationals and third-country nationals legally authorized to work in Iraq are eligible for employment.