Janitorial Services for the American Embassy in Quito, Ecuador.

SOL #: 19EC7526R0001Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
US EMBASSY QUITO
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Quito, EC-P, Ecuador

NAICS

Janitorial Services (561720)

PSC

Custodial Janitorial Services (S201)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 6, 2026
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Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 22, 2026, 9:00 PM

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. Department of State, US Embassy Quito, is soliciting proposals for Janitorial Services for the American Embassy in Quito, Ecuador. This is an unrestricted acquisition for a firm-fixed-price contract. The government intends to award to the responsible company submitting a technically acceptable offer at the lowest price. Proposals are due by May 22, 2026, at 04:00 pm Quito time.

Scope of Work

The contract requires comprehensive janitorial services, including labor, materials, equipment, and management, for all designated spaces within the U.S. Embassy. Services encompass standard routine cleaning (daily, periodic, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual tasks), specialized cleaning for areas like kitchens, and window cleaning. The contractor must provide at least 16 employees (including one supervisor) for eight hours per working day. Compliance with U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Safety and Health Regulations, and OSHA standards is mandatory. The use of environmentally friendly cleaning products is encouraged.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
  • Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods, plus an option to extend services for six months.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
  • NAICS Code: 561720 – Janitorial Services.
  • Place of Performance: Quito, Ecuador.
  • Value Added Tax (VAT): Not included in CLIN rates; priced as a separate line item.
  • Insurance: Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs must be included.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically to QuitoContracts@state.gov by May 22, 2026, at 04:00 pm Quito time. Submissions must be in English, using MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. File size must not exceed 25MB per email; larger submissions require multiple emails. Technical proposals and pricing must be submitted separately.

Required submission documents include:

  • SF-1449 (completed Blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30)
  • Section I, Pricing (using provided pricing tables)
  • Section 5 Representations and Certifications
  • Additional information as required in Section 3
  • Proof of active SAM Registration

Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, considering compliance review, technical acceptability, price evaluation, and responsibility determination. The government intends to award based on initial proposals but may hold discussions.

Eligibility

Offerors must:

  • Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) with an active account at the time of proposal submission.
  • Operate an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Ecuador.
  • Meet all local insurance requirements.

Key Dates & Events

  • Pre-proposal Conference: May 6, 2026, at 10:00 am at the Quito Embassy (Avigiras E12-170 y Av. Eloy Alfaro).
  • Pre-proposal Conference RSVP: Contact QuitoContracts@state.gov by April 29, 2026, at 11:00 am to arrange entry or for additional information.

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