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Grandfather Ranger District - West - Janitorial Services for Recreation Facilities at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Issued by AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · USDA-FS, CSA EAST 3 · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

Published
26 Aug 2026
Closes
14 Sept 2026, 21:00 UTC
Reference
12444126Q0057
Location
NC, United States
Sector
Facility Management & Cleaning

Details

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · USDA-FS, CSA EAST 3 is soliciting Grandfather Ranger District - West - Janitorial Services for Recreation Facilities at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. Solicitation number 12444126Q0057. Classified under NAICS 561720 — Janitorial Services. Product/service code S201 — HOUSEKEEPING- CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL. Place of performance: NC, USA. Responses are due by 14 September 2026 21:00 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

8/26/2026 Amendment 2 is issued to incorporate additional Questions and Answers for Solicitation 12444126Q0057. This amendment provides further clarification on water requirements at Catawba Falls Trailhead, subcontractor eligibility for janitor identification, acceptance of subcontractor past performance, supply pickup expectations, biohazard certification timing, disposal options, combined service visits, COR‑coordinated service times, billable service quantities, insurance documentation, and independent site access. -  SF30 Amendment 1 and 2 must be signed and included with the submission ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

08/19/2026:

Amendment 1 is issued to provide Questions and Answers to potential offerors, clarify technical and performance requirements, and correct minor inconsistencies in the solicitation documents. Amendment 1 also updates the Schedule of Items to reflect the correct date and incorporates additional offeror acknowledgment questions regarding site accessibility, staffing commitment, and cleaning frequency requirements. - SF30 signed and questions answerd and must be included with the submission ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12444126Q0057 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grandfather Ranger District - West - Janitorial Services for Recreation Facilities at Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720  The small business size standard is $22M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The offeror must demonstrate a clear understanding that Forest Service locations requiring janitorial services are geographically remote and have historically presented challenges in recruiting and retaining adequate staffing. Historical Data (for informational purposes only): The previous West Zone contract number is 12444121D0005 and John Kapuscinski is the incumbent. We have awarded five 12-months task orders over the last five years for a total of $281,250.

Context for bidders

We hold 2 notices from AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · FOREST SERVICE · USDA-FS, CSA EAST 3, going back to August 20262 of them still open. They buy mostly in Facility Management & Cleaning and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 230 open Facility Management & Cleaning tenders in United States. This one closes in 7 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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