The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued Solicitation Number 127EAY25Q0005, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for janitorial services at the Almanor Ranger District offices within the Lassen National Forest. This acquisition is a firm-fixed-price contract, set aside for small business concerns, with a base year and four option years. The total service area is approximately 12,810 square feet. The North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 567120, with a small business size standard of $22 million. Quotes are due by December 29, 2025, at 1700 PT. The solicitation includes provisions for an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to address concerns regarding the procurement process, offering both informal and formal resolution avenues within the USDA before resorting to external forums like the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

The Lassen National Forest is soliciting bids for janitorial services at the Almanor Ranger District Offices, approximately 12,810 square feet. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561720, with a size standard of $22 million. The contract includes a base year (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027) and four option years, with services to be performed at 900 East Highway 36, Chester, CA 96020. Offers must be submitted by December 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PST) via email to Mary.Bosch@usda.gov. Proposals require an active SAM registration and must include a technical proposal (past performance, technical capability including a quality control plan, equipment, and key personnel), a price proposal (monthly janitorial services, hours, employees, frequency, and inclusion of California Wage Determination requirements), and contractor representations and certifications. Evaluation will be based on relevant experience, past performance (recency, relevancy, and quality), and price, with award going to the best value for the Government. Various FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated by reference or full text, including options to extend services and the contract term.

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) 127EAY26Q0005, issued by the Lassen National Forest, seeks janitorial services for the Almanor Ranger District offices in Chester, CA. This small business set-aside procurement, with NAICS code 561720 and a $22 million size standard, covers a base year (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027) and four option years. Offerors must register with SAM and submit separate technical and price proposals, along with representations and certifications. Technical proposals require past performance, technical capability (including equipment, personnel qualifications, and a quality control program), and experience in janitorial services. Price proposals must detail monthly costs, hours, employees, work frequency, and confirm compliance with California Wage Determination for Health and Welfare. Evaluation criteria prioritize best value based on relevant experience, past performance (recency, relevancy, and quality), and price. Submissions are due by December 29, 2025, 5:00 PM (PST) via email to Mary.Bosch@usda.gov, who is also the point of contact for questions.

The Almanor Ranger District is seeking janitorial services for its offices in Chester, CA, encompassing approximately 12,810 square feet across five buildings. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, equipment, and supplies (excluding government-furnished items like paper products and cleaning chemicals) to maintain cleanliness standards. Services are required three days a week, Monday through Friday, between 12:00 PM and 10:00 PM, with specific daily and weekly tasks for restrooms, offices, kitchens, lobbies, and other areas. Key contractor requirements include background checks for personnel, adherence to utility conservation and building security protocols, secure handling of keys, reporting found property and facility issues, and developing a Quality Control Program. The government will provide oversight through a Contracting Officer and Representative, conducting inspections and reducing payments for uncorrected deficiencies. Contractors must also use environmentally preferable, bio-based, and non-toxic cleaning products, and comply with wage determinations.

The document, titled "Almanor Janitorial 127EAY26Q0005," is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for janitorial services at the Almanor Ranger District. It outlines a base year of service from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, followed by four optional one-year extensions, potentially extending services until January 31, 2031. The RFQ specifies that one award will be made, requiring contractors to submit pricing for all items. Unit prices will govern in case of bid extension errors. Proposals will not be publicly opened or returned, remaining with the U.S. Forest Service. Contractors must complete Representations and Certifications via SAM.gov and acknowledge any amendments.