Custodial/Janitorial Services Lee Ranger District and North River Ranger District George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, VA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking custodial and janitorial services for the Lee Ranger District and North River Ranger District within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive cleaning services for office spaces, administrative areas, bathhouses, museums, work centers, restrooms, halls, entrance ways, and lobbies across two locations in Edinburg and Harrisonburg, Virginia. The services must include all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary for complete custodial operations, with the contractor required to provide bio-based cleaning agents while the government furnishes paper products, soap, and utilities. Key requirements include maintaining a dedicated Project Manager, adhering to strict security protocols, and following a detailed quality control plan to ensure professional cleaning standards. The anticipated solicitation number is 12443925Q0027 with a projected closing response date of October 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM EDT, and pre-bid conferences scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM for the Lee Ranger District and 1:00 PM for the North River Ranger District.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561720 (Janitorial Services) with a small business size standard of $22 million in annual receipts. The contract will utilize FAR Part 13 procedures and includes a base period with four option years, covering the performance period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031, representing a potential five-year contract duration. The services will be performed at two specific locations: the Lee Ranger District Office and Bathhouse at 102 Koontz Street in Edinburg, Virginia, and the North River Ranger District Office and Work Center at 401 Oakwood Drive in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The contract must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations for the respective Virginia counties, with specific wage rates established for janitorial and custodial workers in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Madison, Page, and Shenandoah counties. The cleaning services will vary in frequency depending on the specific facility requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, encompassing both routine daily maintenance and periodic deep cleaning tasks across all designated forest service facilities.