The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The U.S. Army needs a small business to provide janitorial services for Armed Forces Recruiting Facilities in Puerto Rico.
Key Details
What exactly do they need?
The U.S. Army needs a small business to provide comprehensive janitorial services at Armed Forces Recruiting Facilities throughout Puerto Rico. This includes general office and facility cleaning, restroom cleaning, trash collection, carpet vacuuming, floor maintenance, interior and exterior window and glass cleaning, high-touch surface cleaning, HVAC return grille and diffuser cleaning, pest control services, re-lamping services, ceiling tile replacement, emergency cleaning services, and quality control inspections.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The anticipated requirement is for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods.
How will they pick the winner?
The Government will evaluate responses based on the firm's qualifications, experience, and ability to perform the requirement.
When and how do you bid?
Submit a Capability Statement to ligaya.m.lowe@usace.army.mil and CC gerald.l.garvey@usace.army.mil by June 8, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.
Who can apply
- Must be 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially or economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has an established business presence in Puerto Rico
- Possesses the personnel, equipment, management capability, and financial resources necessary to provide uninterrupted janitorial services throughout Puerto Rico
Don't bother if…
- You must be a certified 8(a) firm
- You must have an established business presence in Puerto Rico
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a five-page limit for Capability Statements
- You must include verification of current SBA 8(a) certification status
- You must confirm the firm's established business presence within Puerto Rico
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar janitorial or custodial contracts you've performed before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit