Amendment of the Solicitation for Janitorial Services for the U. S. Consulate General Cape Town
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19SF2025Q0001-A0001
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561720 Janitorial Services
- PSC
- S201 Housekeeping- Custodial Janitorial
- Place of performance
- Western Cape 7495 South Africa
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive janitorial services for the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa. The solicitation covers cleaning services for approximately 7,703 square meters across multiple building levels, including daily, periodic, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance tasks. Contractors must handle sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, bathroom cleaning, waste removal, and specialized maintenance like floor waxing and window cleaning. The government will award the contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror who meets all required qualifications. Key submission deadlines include a pre-quotation conference on March 11, 2025, with written questions due by March 14, 2025, and final bid submissions due by April 14, 2025, to be submitted via email to capetown_quotation@state.gov.
The contract will have a base year with four potential one-year option periods, and there is no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies, including cleaning materials and uniforms, and must comply with strict security protocols and U.S. Government requirements. The place of performance is located in Western Cape, South Africa, with services to be performed at the U.S. Consulate General. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates pricing should be submitted in U.S. dollars with potential local currency adjustments for Value Added Tax (VAT). The amendment to the solicitation includes updates to cleaning specifications, such as polishing stainless-steel restroom partitions, servicing sanitary disposal bins monthly, and supplying air fresheners, and reflects recent federal policy changes including Executive Order 14148.
Notice text
This amendment incorporates the following revisions and updates to the solicitation:
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Section 1 has been updated to include:
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Attachment 2 – Floor Surface Areas Requiring Specific Cleaning Services
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Attachment 3 – Monthly Consumables to be Supplied
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Section 1.3.2.1 has been revised to specify that stainless-steel restroom partitions must be polished. The contractor is responsible for supplying the required stainless-steel polish.
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Section 1.3.5.4 has been amended to clarify that sanitary disposal bins must be serviced once per month.
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Section 1.3.5.5 has been added to require the supply and servicing of air fresheners as needed.
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Section 1.3.6.2 has been removed, as it is no longer applicable to this solicitation.
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Attachment 1 – Government-Furnished Property has been updated to reflect a reduction in the number of carpet cleaning machines from three (3) to two (2).
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The bid submission deadline has been extended to April 14, 2025.
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Contract clauses and provisions have been updated to reflect recent federal policy changes, including the implementation of Executive Order 14148.
The following documents are attached to this amendment:
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Standard Form (SF) 30 – Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract
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Responses to Vendor Questions (Q&A)
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Pre-Proposal Conference Meeting Minutes
Offerors are advised to review all revised documents and attachments carefully and ensure acknowledgment of this amendment in their proposals.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Bid_Conference_Minutes.docx | DOCX document | |
| Pre-Bid_Conference_QA_Documentation.docx | DOCX document | |
| SF30 Amendment of Solicitation19SF2025Q0001-A0001.pdf | ||
| Janitorial Services - Solicitation Package - Amendment 002.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Amendment to Solicitation for Janitorial Services for the U. S. Consulate General Cape Town | Solicitation | |
| The Solicitation for Janitorial Services for the U. S. Consulate General Cape Town | Solicitation | |
| The Solicitation for Janitorial Services for the U. S. Consulate General Cape Town | Pre-Solicitation |
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