How to bid on Janitorial Services for the USDA ARS Wapato Laboratory

What the agency is buying

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to provide full janitorial services for its Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Wapato Laboratory in Wapato, Washington. This is a non-personal services contract, meaning the contractor's employees are accountable to the contractor, not the government.

The scope of work includes general cleaning, disinfection, restocking supplies, waste removal, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and periodic floor maintenance. The contractor must supply all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supervision, and transportation. The goal is to maintain safe, clean, and sanitary facilities for USDA ARS operations.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on September 04, 2026. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. All proposals must be received by this deadline to be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in facilities maintenance and janitorial services. Firms with experience in providing comprehensive cleaning, disinfection, and waste management for laboratory or office environments would be well-suited. The contractor must be able to coordinate with agency representatives to meet quality expectations and minimize disruption to facility occupants.

The contract requires the contractor to obtain and maintain all necessary federal, state, and local licenses and permits.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required for every bid.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation attachments, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), to understand the full requirements. Pay close attention to any amendments, as these can update key details like site visit language, identified workdays, and period of performance dates. Amendment 0003, for example, corrects the CLIN 0005 performance end date to September 30, 2031.

Ensure your proposal clearly outlines how you will provide all required labor, equipment, materials, supplies, supervision, and transportation. Detail your approach to general cleaning, disinfection, restocking, waste removal, and floor care. Highlight your ability to coordinate with agency staff to ensure quality and minimize disruption.