S--JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR ROCK CREEK PARK
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), is soliciting quotes for Janitorial Services at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The services encompass comprehensive cleaning, recycling, and maintenance for numerous NPS facilities. Quotes are due by May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, supervision, labor, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies for janitorial services across multiple park facilities within Rock Creek Park. This includes specific sites such as US Park Police substations, Nature Center, Klingle Mansion, picnic grove restrooms, Meridian Hill Park restrooms, and the Old Stone House.
Services are required seven days a week, including holidays, with seasonal frequencies:
- Peak Season (April 1 - October 31): Twice daily service (morning before 10 AM, afternoon 2-4 PM).
- Off-Season (November 1 - March 31): Once daily service (morning before 10 AM).
- Tasks: Daily restroom and room cleaning, waste removal, floor maintenance, dusting, stair cleaning, kitchen/break area cleaning, and recycling support. Monthly, semi-annual, and annual deep cleaning tasks are also specified.
- Exclusions: Outdoor trash collection and mobile restroom cleaning are not included. Routine toilet plunging is included, but plumbing repairs are not.
- Materials: Contractor must use eco-friendly, GREEN, and environmentally safe materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One base year plus four option years and a possible six-month extension, anticipated from June 6, 2026, to December 5, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $22.0 Million
Key Requirements for Bidders
- Experience: Prime contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five (5) years of janitorial experience, including recycling. Subcontractor experience will not satisfy this requirement.
- References: Provide three (3) past performance references.
- Registration: Must be registered in SAM.gov with an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Documents: Submit an equipment manifest, complete the updated Bid Schedule (Amendment 0004), and the "Limitations on Subcontracting Worksheet."
- Personnel: Employees must wear distinctive uniforms. Background checks are no longer required.
- Wage Determination: Adherence to DOL Wage Determination 2015-4281 Rev 36 (March 30, 2026) is mandatory.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on price, technical capability, and past performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.
- Quotes Due: May 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to brian_dankmeyer@ios.doi.gov.
- Amendments: All amendments (0001, 0002, 0003, 0004) must be formally acknowledged in the quote submission.
Important Notes
A site visit was previously scheduled for May 1, 2026. The government will provide electrical power and hot/cold water; storage space may be provided upon request. Contractor is responsible for all consumables.