JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR FWS CRAIG BROOK NFH
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotations for Janitorial Services at the Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery in Orland, Maine. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price agreement for one base year and five option years. Quotations are due by May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal monthly office cleaning services, encompassing a wide range of weekly and as-requested tasks. Weekly tasks include refuse and recycling removal, dusting, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, breakrooms, offices, and the visitor center, furniture dusting and vacuuming, exterior window/door glass cleaning, and various floor maintenance (vacuuming, spot cleaning, sweeping, mopping). As-requested tasks involve stripping/waxing/buffing vinyl composition tile floors, scrubbing tile/grout, carpet cleaning, window washing, and cleaning hatchery residences. Services must meet industry standards, with monthly inspections conducted by the Contract Administrator.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year plus five (5) option years. The base year is listed as 05/14/2026 to 05/20/2026, which appears to be a typographical error, with option years extending through 05/31/2031.
- Place of Performance: Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery, 306 Hatchery Road, Orland, Maine 04472.
- Work Hours: Weekly tasks are typically performed between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays or 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM on weekends, with hatchery manager approval.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Bidders must include their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and a narrative description of their business capability.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026, by 5:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted via email as a single consolidated PDF file, not exceeding 15 pages.
- Content: Quotes must reflect Monthly Rate, Yearly, and Grand Total.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering Price (best value), Acceptable Specification/Proposal, Past Performance (from CPARS/FAPIIS and CO's knowledge), and Technical Capability. The relative importance of these factors will be determined by the Contracting Officer. Failure to adhere to submission instructions may lead to disqualification.
Key Requirements & Notes
- A pre-bid site visit is REQUIRED. Contact information for scheduling is provided in the solicitation.
- Contractor staff may be required to pass a background check and must conduct themselves professionally.
- The contractor is responsible for providing essential supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand sanitizer, hand soap, dish soap, and garbage can liners.
- Compliance with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination for Aroostook, Hancock, Piscataquis, and Washington counties in Maine is mandatory, including specified minimum wage rates and fringe benefits (Health & Welfare, Vacation, Holidays).
- A Custodial Log must be completed, signed, and dated for all tasks performed.