CMO observer, new award

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is soliciting quotations for housekeeping and facilities operations support services at the USGS College Magnetic Observatory in Fairbanks, Alaska. The contractor will be responsible for performing absolute magnetic observations approximately weekly (52 per year), conducting equipment troubleshooting and minor maintenance, maintaining facility cleanliness and professional appearance, and participating in annual refresher training. Evaluation will be based on past performance (weighted at twice the value of technical capability), technical performance capability, and price, with award made to the responsible offeror offering the greatest value. Offerors must submit two customer references from similar service experience within the past five years, a narrative not exceeding two pages describing their capabilities, and pricing for all contract periods. Quotations are due by 5:00 P.M. Eastern time on March 25, 2026, submitted by email to ysornberger@usgs.gov.

This solicitation is not a small business set-aside. The contract includes a base year running from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, plus four option years and a six-month extension, extending through September 30, 2031. Work is estimated at approximately 30-40 hours per month, with all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials provided by the contractor. The contract is subject to Service Contract Labor Standards with prevailing wage requirements under wage determination 2015-5683. Payment must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the contractor assumes responsibility for loss, damage, or theft of government-furnished property, though not for reasonable wear and tear.