Custodial Services

The United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa is seeking proposals for comprehensive custodial services at Lajes Field in Azores, Portugal through solicitation FA448626R0001. The contractor must provide all management, tools, equipment, labor, and cleaning supplies necessary to maintain the facility in a clean, neat, and professional appearance across approximately 226,648 square feet of space comprising prestige-level, basic-level, and fitness center facilities. Services must comply with all applicable Portuguese laws and regulations, including the collective agreement n. 32/2018, and must adhere to the Air Force Custodial Common Levels of Service Standards with minimum cleaning frequencies as specified in the Performance Work Statement. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology considering three factors: Price Proposal, Technical Capability (including a required Quality Control Plan), and Past Performance, with offerors required to submit three references for similar services performed within the past five years. Proposals are due January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM AZOST, with all pricing submitted in EURO, and Amendment 0001 issued on December 18, 2025, provides answers to previously submitted questions.

This solicitation utilizes no set-aside designations and represents a full and open competition with an estimated total contract value of USD 22,000,000.00 covering a base period and four option years. The contract will run from April 1, 2026, through November 30, 2030, requiring the contractor to support approximately 650 permanent personnel with provisions for up to 150 additional temporary personnel at the installation. The janitorial services fall under NAICS Code 561720 and PSC Code S201, with the contractor responsible for maintaining strict quality control standards including a zero-defects threshold for periodic cleaning tasks and submitting detailed performance reports. Services will be performed on a firm-fixed-price basis at Lajes Field in the Azores, Portugal, with the contractor required to provide their own cleaning equipment, vehicles, and supplies while utilizing available janitorial closets and utilities at the base.