Janitorial Services for the Indian Health Service, Lockport Service Unit

The Indian Health Service seeks janitorial services for its Lockport Health Center in Lockport, New York, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 3 p.m. Central Time. This is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside under the Buy Indian Act, restricting competition to vendors owned at least 51% by Indians or Indian Tribes with Indians or Tribes receiving majority earnings and maintaining management control.

Place of performance is the Lockport IHS Health Center at 150 Professional Parkway, Lockport, NY 14094. The contractor must provide janitorial services Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., excluding national holidays, across approximately 8,640 square feet of medical and dental facilities. Services include daily sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing with hospital-grade disinfectants, and quarterly deep cleaning at the contractor's expense. All work must comply with IHS infection control protocols, OSHA, and CDC guidelines.

The performance period runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 (base year), with four optional one-year periods extending through September 30, 2031. The requirement covers approximately 875 estimated hours per year. All contractor personnel must pass background checks, health clearances, personal identity verification per FAR 52.204-9, and suitability determinations; employees must be U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent residents.

Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable quote determined to be fair and reasonable. Quoted pricing must be all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, equipment, tools, travel, lodging, per diem, fringe benefits, and applicable taxes. The NAICS code is 561720 with a small business size standard of $22 million. Offerors must submit completed SF 1449 forms, pricing for base and option years, minimum two relevant past performance references, required assurances per HHSAR Clause 352.226-5, and the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form. All quoters must be registered and active in SAM.gov with current UEI numbers. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply. The contract is designated a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.