Cleaning Agents

This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 70CDCR26Q00000009) is issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ). The agency is seeking quotes for commercial cleaning agents to support detention, compliance, and removals operations, with an expected award on or before September 30, 2026. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 325611 (Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing), which carries a size standard of 1,100 employees. To be eligible, quoters must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the time of submission. The procurement will result in a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order structured with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Delivery of all items—including dishwashing, laundry, and drain treatment chemicals—is Free on Board (FOB) destination. Submissions must be split into two volumes: Volume I (Technical Capability), limited to five pages, and Volume II (Price), which has no page limit but must utilize the provided pricing table. Award will be determined using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Quotes are due electronically to the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist no later than September 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. Clarifying questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted using the provided template by September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.

This document is a formal Question Template issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ), on behalf of the Detention, Compliance & Removals (DCR) division. It serves as an official attachment for a federal solicitation, providing a structured format for prospective vendors to submit inquiries regarding RFP requirements. The template features a simple tabular layout with columns for tracking the question number, referencing the specific solicitation section (such as the Statement of Work), presenting the vendor's question, and reserving space for the government's official response.

This document outlines the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Terms and Conditions for acquisitions issued by the Office of the Acquisition Management (OAQ) on behalf of Detention, Compliance & Removals (DCR). Specifically categorized under NAICS code 621512 (Diagnostic Imaging Centers) with a $19 million small business size standard, this acquisition incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) provisions and clauses by reference and in full text. Key provisions include instructions regarding discrepancies in the System for Award Management (SAM) representations, independent price determinations, and certifications regarding delinquent tax liabilities or felony convictions. The document details strict guidelines regarding security prohibitions and exclusions (under Deviation 25-23), which restrict the procurement and use of covered telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab products, TikTok (covered applications), and certain unmanned aircraft systems manufactured by foreign entities. Furthermore, it introduces a novel clause addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination (Deviation 26-10), which prohibits contractors from engaging in racially discriminatory DEI activities during contract performance. Finally, the document incorporates specific HSAR clauses, selecting F.o.B. Destination Only and designating a Contracting Officer’s Representative to oversee performance. Any conflicts between these federal terms and the contractor's standard agreement will be governed by applicable federal statutes and regulations.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to procure food service and laundry cleaning agents for the Florence Service Processing Center in Arizona. The contractor must supply specialized cleaning products, including detergents, sanitizers, rinse additives, and destainers designed for use in a correctional facility. In addition to supplying the chemicals, the awarded contractor must provide and install wall-mounted automated dispensers with stainless steel, corrections-grade locking enclosures to prevent detainee tampering. The contractor is responsible for removing the current vendor's dispensing equipment and providing monthly reports on equipment functionality and water conditions. One month’s supply of products and all dispensing hardware must be delivered and installed within 30 days of the contract award. Deliveries will be made on an as-needed, pallet-quantity basis to the facility's secure loading dock. Because the facility is a secure detention environment, all contractor personnel must undergo security screening, be escorted at all times, drive vehicles with visible company logos, and adhere to strict rules regarding prohibited items (such as cell phones and tobacco). This procurement is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Task Order. The contract features a 12-month base period with four subsequent one-year option periods. All quotes must be fully inclusive of delivery, fuel, and taxes.