Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

AMENDMENT 0002: AMENDMENT 0002 issued to provide answers to additional questions submitted by interested contractors. QUESTION: What size potable water tank (in gallons) is recommended to fulfill the ... AMENDMENT 0002: AMENDMENT 0002 issued to provide answers to additional questions submitted by interested contractors. QUESTION: What size potable water tank (in gallons) is recommended to fulfill the required services? ANSWER: In the men's restrooms on floors 1&2 there are floor mop sinks with hot and cold water that can be used for the services required. QUESTION: What size lavatory service cart (in gallons) is recommended? ANSWER: The current type of service cart being use is this one. Rubbermaid® Brute® Tandem Trash Can Dolly. Heavy-duty plastic construction resists denting, bending and cracking. A real time saver. Hinged design folds flat. Compatible with 20-55 gallon Uline Trash Cans, Brute® Trash Cans and Brute® Recycling Containers. QUESTION: Are any environmental permits required to perform the services outlined in the PWS? ANSWER: All OSHA rules a regulations have to be followed when using and disposing of chemicals that will be used for cleaning. QUESTION: For the twice-weekly services, do you have specific preferred days and/or times within the Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. window? ANSWER: We would like to have the janitorial staff here on Tuesdays and Thursdays. QUESTION: Require approximate total square footage? ANSWER: A Gross Area (Est) for the entire Main Facility including all areas listed is 45,700 square feet. AMENDMENT 0001: AMENDMENT 0001 issued to provide answers to questions submitted by interested contractors and to provide Site Visit date and time. Q1. Is it possible to attain the square footage? A1. U.S. Salinity Laboratory Facility Square Footage listed below. Lobby - 1,135 square feet Lobby Level Restrooms - 220 square feet CORRIDORS: Lower Level - 2,575 square feet Upper Level - 3,882 square feet Elevator and Stair Landings (Lower Level, Lobby Level, and Upper Level) - 450 square feet RESTROOMS: Lower Level - 320 square feet Upper Level - 320 square feet Mailroom - 185 square feet Breakroom - 540 square feet Maintenance Shop Offices and Corridor - 300 square feet Q2. What days exactly are you looking to receive services, and during what time period? A2. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time except Federal holidays or when the USDA-ARS facility is closed for administrative reasons. Q3. Can you give us the current contractor and cost, have they ended their five-year term or has it ended early? A3. OCS Construction Services Inc, Contract #12905B20P0081 - $159,119.00 - Base Year + Four Option Years. Base Year - 05/01/2020 – 04/30/2021, Option Year One - 05/01/2021 – 04/30/2022, Option Year Two - 05/01/2022 – 04/30/2023, Option Year Three - 05/01/2023 – 04/30/2024, Option Year Four - 05/01/2024 – 04/30/2025. Q4. Is there a mandatory walkthrough for this project? A4. One Site Visit is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Point of Contact: Jerald Bentley, (909)845-2313, jerald.bentley@usda.gov. Q5. Can Supplies be delivered to the site? A5. Yes. Q6. Do you provide any supplies for the contract? A6. Government will provide hand soap, paper towels, trash can liners, and toilet tissue. Contractor to provide all other cleaning supplies using bio-based products. Q7. What are the current staff at the site that need service? A7. See Performance Work Statement – Contractor Requirements – 3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks. Offices/Conference Rooms (2)/Library Hallways Main Lobby Lunchroom Patios (2) Elevators (2) Restrooms (2 on each of 3 levels, headhouse and shop) Laboratories Stairs/Stairwells Headhouse Shop Q8. Provide physical address for the location. A8. USDA, ARS, PWA, U.S. Salinity Laboratory, 450 W Big Springs Road, Riverside, CA 92507. SITE VISIT: One Site Visit is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 09:00 a.m. Pacific Time at USDA, ARS, PWA, U.S. Salinity Laboratory, 450 W Big Springs Road, Riverside, CA 92507. Point of Contact: Jerald Bentley, (909)845-2313, jerald.bentley@usda.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0079 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for janitorial services for USDA, ARS, U.S. Salinity Laboratory, Riverside, CA 92507. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720 The small business size standard is $22.0 Mil. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. Additional Attachments: Attachment 2 – Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attachment 3 – Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment 4 – Quotation Pricing Sheet Statement of Requirement Janitorial services consisting of one (1) one-year base period and four (4) one-year option periods in accordance with attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The total duration of this contract shall not exceed five (5) years. Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLIN): 0001 - Janitorial Services - Base Year - POP: 03/01/2026 - 02/28/2027 1001 - Janitorial Services - Option Year One - POP: 03/01/2027 - 02/29/2028 2001 - Janitorial Services - Option Year Two - POP: 03/01/2028 - 02/28/2029 3001 - Janitorial Services - Option Year Three - POP: 03/01/2029 - 02/28/2030 4001 - Janitorial Services - Option Year Four - POP: 03/01/2030 - 02/28/2031 QUOTATIONS must be submitted electronically by email only to Monte Jordan, Contract Specialist, at monte.jordan@usda.gov referencing Solicitation #1232SA26Q0079. Quotations are due on Friday, February 20,2026 no later than 3:00 p.m. Central Time. NO late quotations will be accepted. NO phone calls will be accepted.