The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide janitorial services at the Ely Ranger District office.
Key Details
The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide janitorial services at the Ely Ranger District office. The contract is for a fixed period, and the winner will be chosen based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The solicitation includes a site visit on July 6, 2026, and questions must be submitted via email by July 8, 2026. Offers are due by July 13, 2026.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a fixed-price contract with a fixed period. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner?
The winner will be chosen based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
- When and how do you bid?
Bid deadline is July 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time. Submit your offer 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 janitorial 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.