Bid guide
How to bid on Janitorial Services for CTNF Palisades RD with USDA Forest Service
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The USDA Forest Service needs janitorial services for the Palisades Ranger District, located within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial janitorial services at a facility occupied by Forest Service employees. The contract will include a base period and potential option years.
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. If your firm provides janitorial services, this could be a direct opportunity to work with a federal agency. The relevant NAICS code is 561720, Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, with a small business size standard of $22.0 million.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 30, 2026. An optional site visit is scheduled for August 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST; you must RSVP by August 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST to Adam Koepke at [email protected] if you plan to attend.
Questions about the solicitation are due by August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST, submitted via email to [email protected]. Answers will be posted around August 11, 2026. The deadline for submitting your quotation is August 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST. Incomplete offers may be excluded from consideration.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small business concerns that provide janitorial services. Firms with experience in cleaning and maintaining office or administrative facilities would be well-suited. The work involves routine janitorial tasks for a government office building.
The solicitation is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. Your firm should be registered under NAICS code 561720 and meet the $22.0 million size standard.
How to respond
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Quotes must be submitted via email to Adam Koepke at [email protected] by the August 14, 2026, 3:00 PM MST deadline. You can submit pricing information using the provided Schedule of Items or on form SF 1449. Refer to the 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) for detailed submission instructions.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all attachments, especially the Statement of Work (Attachment 2) to understand the full scope of required janitorial services. Pay close attention to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (Attachment 10) to understand how your performance will be evaluated.
Consider attending the optional site visit on August 7, 2026. This can provide valuable insight into the facility and help you prepare a more accurate and competitive quote. If you have questions, submit them by the August 10 deadline to ensure you receive official clarification. Ensure your quote is complete and addresses all requirements to avoid being excluded from evaluation.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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