RFQ Appalachian Ranger District Office and Work Center Janitorial Services

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting offers for a Blanket Purchase Agreement covering janitorial services at the Appalachian Ranger District Office and Work Center on the Pisgah National Forest in Mars Hill, North Carolina, with proposals due August 20, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside (100%) under NAICS 561720; only small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration may bid.

The scope encompasses comprehensive janitorial cleaning services for ranger district facilities. The Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination applies, establishing a minimum wage of $15.80 per hour plus $5.55 in fringe benefits for janitors. Offerors must submit a signed SF-1449, detailed technical approach, completed Schedule of Items with all line items priced, Subcontractor Consent Form if applicable, and Past Performance Information Worksheet. A site visit opportunity is available.

The contract term consists of a base period and four consecutive 12-month ordering periods, with an optional six-month extension possible, for a maximum duration of five years. The period of performance begins November 1, 2026, and ends October 31, 2031. Contractors must provide firm, fixed pricing for the base period, all four 12-month ordering periods, and the potential six-month extension for evaluation purposes.

Award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The Government intends to make award without discussions, meaning exceptions to requirements may render proposals technically unacceptable. Past performance will be evaluated using an acceptable/neutral/unacceptable rating system. Questions must be submitted to Contracting Officer Julia Boxley by August 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.