Grandfather Ranger District - West - Janitorial Services for Recreation Facilities at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12444126Q0057
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561720 Janitorial Services
- PSC
- S201 Housekeeping- Custodial Janitorial
- Place of performance
- Nebo, North Carolina 28761, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks firm fixed-price janitorial and trash collection services at four recreation facilities within the Grandfather Ranger District–West at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, with proposals due September 14, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a $22 million size standard under NAICS 561720. Questions are due September 8, 2026.
Place of performance comprises Curtis Creek Campground, Catawba Falls Trailhead, Old Fort Picnic Area, and Old Fort Gateway Trailhead in Nebo, North Carolina. The contract period runs October 11, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Service frequencies vary by site: Curtis Creek Campground requires two visits weekly (Thursday and Monday) through December 31; Catawba Falls Trailhead requires four visits weekly through December 31, then three visits weekly January 1–March 31; Old Fort Picnic Area requires one visit weekly; and Old Fort Gateway Trailhead requires two visits weekly through March 31. The contractor must furnish all labor, supplies, equipment, and transportation; the Government provides toilet paper and trash bags monthly. Contractor must supply water for Catawba Falls Trailhead (approximately 25 gallons per service visit). The contractor shall designate a daily operations supervisor available by telephone within two hours of the site, maintain backup personnel, and ensure at least one English speaker on-site during service hours.
The predecessor contract under incumbent John Kapuscinski awarded five 12-month task orders over five years totaling $281,250. Service Contract Act wage rates apply: $16.26 per hour plus $5.55 fringe benefits for janitor positions. Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with only the lowest priced offer initially evaluated for technical acceptability and past performance. Offerors must submit a signed SF 1449, detailed technical approach, Schedule of Items with pricing, past performance information, and a biobased product list. Both Amendments 1 and 2 (issued August 19 and August 26, respectively) must be acknowledged and included with submission.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
8/26/2026
Amendment 2 is issued to incorporate additional Questions and Answers for Solicitation 12444126Q0057. This amendment provides further clarification on water requirements at Catawba Falls Trailhead, subcontractor eligibility for janitor identification, acceptance of subcontractor past performance, supply pickup expectations, biohazard certification timing, disposal options, combined service visits, COR‑coordinated service times, billable service quantities, insurance documentation, and independent site access.
- SF30 Amendment 1 and 2 must be signed and included with the submission
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08/19/2026:
Amendment 1 is issued to provide Questions and Answers to potential offerors, clarify technical and performance requirements, and correct minor inconsistencies in the solicitation documents. Amendment 1 also updates the Schedule of Items to reflect the correct date and incorporates additional offeror acknowledgment questions regarding site accessibility, staffing commitment, and cleaning frequency requirements.
- SF30 signed and questions answerd and must be included with the submission
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444126Q0057 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grandfather Ranger District - West - Janitorial Services for Recreation Facilities at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720 The small business size standard is $22M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The offeror must demonstrate a clear understanding that Forest Service locations requiring janitorial services are geographically remote and have historically presented challenges in recruiting and retaining adequate staffing.
Historical Data (for informational purposes only):
The previous West Zone contract number is 12444121D0005 and John Kapuscinski is the incumbent. We have awarded five 12-months task orders over the last five years for a total of $281,250.
Update #2 ·
08/19/2026:
Amendment 1 is issued to provide Questions and Answers to potential offerors, clarify technical and performance requirements, and correct minor inconsistencies in the solicitation documents. Amendment 1 also updates the Schedule of Items to reflect the correct date and incorporates additional offeror acknowledgment questions regarding site accessibility, staffing commitment, and cleaning frequency requirements.
- SF30 signed and questions answerd and must be included with the submission
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444126Q0057 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grandfather Ranger District - West - Janitorial Services for Recreation Facilities at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720 The small business size standard is $22M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The offeror must demonstrate a clear understanding that Forest Service locations requiring janitorial services are geographically remote and have historically presented challenges in recruiting and retaining adequate staffing.
Historical Data (for informational purposes only):
The previous West Zone contract number is 12444121D0005 and John Kapuscinski is the incumbent. We have awarded five 12-months task orders over the last five years for a total of $281,250.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444126Q0057 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grandfather Ranger District - West - Janitorial Services for Recreation Facilities at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720 The small business size standard is $22M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The offeror must demonstrate a clear understanding that Forest Service locations requiring janitorial services are geographically remote and have historically presented challenges in recruiting and retaining adequate staffing.
Historical Data (for informational purposes only):
The previous West Zone contract number is 12444121D0005 and John Kapuscinski is the incumbent. We have awarded five 12-months task orders over the last five years for a total of $281,250.
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