The U.S. Department of the Interior needs a small business to provide janitorial services for a wildlife refuge.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The contractor will provide janitorial services for a wildlife refuge, including cleaning facilities, removing trash, and providing consumable supplies. The contractor must also account for high-soil areas, mud-heavy entry points, and seasonal conditions that require extra cleaning time.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a combined synopsis/solicitation, and the notice doesn't say what type of contract it is. The duration is not specified, but the contractor must estimate and figure in costs for extra cleaning time.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
- When and how do you bid?
Bids are due on July 20, 2026, and must be submitted to Marshall Richard at marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The contractor must account for high-soil areas, mud-heavy entry points, and seasonal conditions that require extra cleaning time.
- The contractor must provide consumable supplies, including toilet paper, paper towels, trash liners, hand soap, sanitizer, and cleaning chemicals.
- The contractor must remove trash from the facilities to an onsite dumpster only, and not haul it offsite.
- The contractor must follow 15 mph speed limits at all times when accessing the shop location.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation and ensure you understand the requirements and scope of work.
- Submit your bid by the due date and follow the instructions in the solicitation.