US Forest Service, International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Janitorial Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1240BE26Q0088
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561720 Janitorial Services
- PSC
- S201 Housekeeping- Custodial Janitorial
- Place of performance
- San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks janitorial services for five buildings at its International Institute of Tropical Forestry complex in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with quotations due August 6, 2026. This is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside; only EDWOSB firms may quote.
Place of performance is the IITF Headquarters Complex at Botanical Gardens South, 1201 Calle Ceiba, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The procurement covers the Headquarters, Library, Conference Center, Remote Sensing (GIS) building, and multi-purpose building. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM Atlantic Time, excluding federal holidays.
The base period runs August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2027, plus four optional one-year renewal periods through August 15, 2031. Services include comprehensive janitorial care—space cleaning, waste removal, floor care (sweeping, mopping, spray cleaning and buffing), restroom services with supply replenishment, high and low dusting, light fixture and interior glass cleaning, grounds policing, and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces. The contractor furnishes all supplies, equipment, and materials, maintaining a minimum two-week inventory and using EPA-registered disinfectants and biobased cleaning products to the maximum extent practical. All contractor personnel require Tier 1 background investigations complying with HSPD-12, including fingerprinting and online training. A Project Manager must be onsite daily.
Performance standards require 95% acceptability for most services and 100% compliance for security and background investigation requirements. NAICS code is 561720 (Janitorial Services) with a small business size standard of $22 million. Award will be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order. Evaluation criteria are Technical Capability (Service Work Plan, Quality Control Program, Equipment/Materials List, and Use of Biobased Products), Past Performance (within three years), and Price (primary factor). Service Contract Act wage rates apply. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Paula Winningham (paula.winningham@usda.gov), with offers remaining firm through September 25, 2026.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
THIS IS AN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB) SET-ASIDE - ONLY QUOTES FROM EDWOSB WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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: 1240BE26Q0088 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Project: US Forest Service, International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Janitorial Services
This acquisition is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720 Janitorial Services The small business size standard is $ 22 million. All responsible sources may submit a quotation to be considered by the agency.
Award Type: It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.
Statement of Requirement: Provide janitorial services for five (5) buildings on the IITF complex: Headquarters, Library, Conference Center, Remote Sensing laboratory (known as the GIS building) and the multi-purpose building.
All work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable codes, and standards. See Attachment 3, Performance Work Statements (PWS) for further information.
Schedule of Items See Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items. Complete the Schedule of Items with quoter’s business information and pricing.
Unit of Issue: Month = MO
Location: All work shall be performed at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry Headquarters Complex, located at Botanical Gardens South, 1201 Calle Ceiba, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00926
County: San Juan
Estimated Start Work Date: August 16, 2026
Period of Performance: Base Year: August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2027, plus four (4) Option Years.
PRE-QUOTE SITE VISIT:
To request a Pre-quote Site Visit, contact: with Maysaa Ittayem, at email address: maysaa.ittayem@usda.gov or phone 787-766-5335. When you RSVP, provide: your company name, identify if Prime or Sub-contractor, attendee’s full name, and email address.
Address: International Institute of Tropical Forestry Headquarters Complex, located at Botanical Gardens South, 1201 Calle Ceiba, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00926
Submission of Quotes
To respond to this quote, email the following documents:
1) Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items – filled in and signed
2)Your written response to the Evaluation Factors. Adobe Acrobat or Word documents accepted. Failure to respond to evaluation factors will result in exclusion from the evaluation.
3) Attachment 8 SF-1449: Sign Blocks 17a and 30 a, b, and c
Questions shall be submitted via email to: paula.winningham@usda.gov are due no later than three days prior to quote due date and time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
Quotes are due by: August 6, 2026, 2 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Email Quotes to: paula.winningham@usda.gov no later than the quote due date and time.
Update #1 ·
THIS IS A WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE - LISTED IN SAM UNDER "SMALL BUSINESS" FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS POSTING. ONLY QUOTES FROM WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
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: 1240BE26Q0088 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Project: US Forest Service, International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Janitorial Services
This acquisition is Woman-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720 Janitorial Services The small business size standard is $ 22 million. All responsible sources may submit a quotation to be considered by the agency.
Award Type: It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.
Statement of Requirement: Provide janitorial services for five (5) buildings on the IITF complex: Headquarters, Library, Conference Center, Remote Sensing laboratory (known as the GIS building) and the multi-purpose building.
All work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable codes, and standards. See Attachment 3, Performance Work Statements (PWS) for further information.
Schedule of Items See Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items. Complete the Schedule of Items with quoter’s business information and pricing.
Unit of Issue: Month = MO
Location: All work shall be performed at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry Headquarters Complex, located at Botanical Gardens South, 1201 Calle Ceiba, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00926
County: San Juan
Estimated Start Work Date: August 16, 2026
Period of Performance: Base Year: August 16, 2026, through August 15, 2027, plus four (4) Option Years.
PRE-QUOTE SITE VISIT:
To request a Pre-quote Site Visit, contact: with Maysaa Ittayem, at email address: maysaa.ittayem@usda.gov or phone 787-766-5335. When you RSVP, provide: your company name, identify if Prime or Sub-contractor, attendee’s full name, and email address.
Address: International Institute of Tropical Forestry Headquarters Complex, located at Botanical Gardens South, 1201 Calle Ceiba, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00926
Submission of Quotes
To respond to this quote, email the following documents:
1) Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items – filled in and signed
2)Your written response to the Evaluation Factors. Adobe Acrobat or Word documents accepted. Failure to respond to evaluation factors will result in exclusion from the evaluation.
3) Attachment 15 SF-1449: Sign Blocks 17a and 30 a, b, and c
Questions shall be submitted via email to: paula.winningham@usda.gov are due no later than three days prior to quote due date and time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
Quotes are due by: August 6, 2026, 2 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Email Quotes to: paula.winningham@usda.gov no later than the quote due date and time.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| US Forest Service, International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) Janitorial Services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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