The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide janitorial services for its office in Ely, Nevada.
Key Details
The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide janitorial services for its office in Ely, Nevada. The contract is for a fixed period of time, but the exact length is not specified. The Forest Service will evaluate proposals based on the best value to the government. The winner will be chosen based on the evaluation criteria, and the contract will be awarded to the best value proposal.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract, and the period of performance is not specified. The Forest Service will deliver the contract to the winner after the evaluation process is complete.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Forest Service will evaluate proposals based on the best value to the government. The evaluation criteria include the price, technical capabilities, and past performance of the offeror.
- When and how do you bid?
Proposals are due by July 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Offers should be submitted via email to arlen.fausett@usda.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on July 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Interested vendors will meet the COR at the Ely Ranger District Office located at 825 Avenue E, Ely, NV 89301-3140 at the scheduled time.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.