Request for information for rug cleaning

The United States Marine Corps is seeking contractors to provide specialized rug cleaning services for the Marine Barracks Washington DC 8th & I Quarter's facilities through this Request for Information. The procurement involves the careful removal, professional cleaning, and transportation of 13 various carpets and rugs from the Home of the Commandants during a renovation period in September 2025. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in handling different carpet types including hand tufted, machine made synthetic, and hand washed rugs, with capabilities for pre-inspection documentation, stain treatment, minor repairs, proper drying techniques, and secure bagging and labeling. The work requires strict adherence to facility access requirements including mandatory pre-enrollment, SECNAV 5512/1 form submission, and escorted base entry protocols. Interested parties must respond to this RFI by July 30, 2025, as the government prepares to issue a formal solicitation for this specialized cleaning service requirement.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting participation to qualified small business entities. The carpet collection includes rugs of varying sizes ranging from 6' x 9' up to 19' x 36', representing a diverse scope of cleaning requirements that contractors must be equipped to handle. The performance period is scheduled from August 25, 2025 through September 5, 2025, with carpet pickup operations specifically planned between August 25-29, 2025, and all cleaning and transportation work must be completed by September 5, 2025. Upon completion of cleaning services, all carpets must be transported to a designated storage facility located at 17001 Interstate Drive, Dumfries, VA 22026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 561740 for Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Services, indicating the specialized nature of the required expertise. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget ranges have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.