Janitorial Services Base+4 - Florence SC

The USDA Office of Contracting and Procurement is soliciting quotes on behalf of the Agricultural Research Service for janitorial services at the Coastal Plains Soil, Water, and Plant Research Center in Florence, South Carolina, with quotations due November 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET. The acquisition is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 561720, with a $22 million size standard, issued as a request for quotation under FAR Part 12 procedures.

Performance covers approximately 6,500 square feet across four buildings (Buildings 1, 2, 3, and the Quad Building) at 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501. Service delivery runs 9 AM to 3 PM ET, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The period of performance is one 12-month base period (November 30, 2026 to November 29, 2027) plus four 12-month option years under a firm fixed-price structure, with monthly invoicing in arrears through the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform.

The contractor provides all labor, equipment (including HEPA vacuums), supervision, and training. The Government supplies power, water, storage, and consumable supplies. Key requirements include twice-weekly trash removal and restroom maintenance, monthly floor buffing, and floor stripping and waxing twice yearly for Building 1 and annually for Buildings 2 and 3. The contract is subject to Service Contract Labor Standards with Wage Determination 2015-4431, Revision 34. Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, general liability of at least $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. Personnel must comply with PIV requirements, and key personnel verification and workforce integrity controls apply. Deliverables are due within 10 to 15 calendar days of award.

A site visit is scheduled for November 17, 2026, from 10 AM to 11 AM ET, with no registration required. The Government will not answer questions on incumbents, previous contract history, or whether the site visit is mandatory.

Evaluation is lowest price, technically acceptable. Only the lowest-priced quote receives an initial technical evaluation, which requires a completed SF 1449 with all pricing lines, a Technical Capability Narrative not exceeding four pages, and confirmation of labor standards and insurance compliance. Past performance is rated acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Quotes must be emailed to christopher.c.turner@usda.gov and remain firm for 30 calendar days.