AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF · Asheville, NC
Southern Research Station - Bent Creek Janitorial Services
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- Solicitation number
- 1240BE27Q0006
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2026-10-26T13:00:00-04:00
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“SMALL BUSINESS 8(A) SIZE STANDARD: $22”
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“The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561720. The small business size standard is $22.0 million.”
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“NOTICE: THERE WILL BE A SITE VISIT ON FRIDAY 10/23/2026 AT 1:00 PM AT 1577 BREVARD ROAD ASHVILLE, NC 28806. KATIE GREENBERG IS THE POINT OF CONTACT AND WILL LEAD THE VISIT. AMENDMENT 0001 is attached to this posting. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordanc”
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“The solicitation states that offerors shall submit a minimum of three (3) years of relevant past performance information for janitorial or similar facility maintenance services, and the evaluation criteria include a Neutral rating for an offeror that does not have a past performance record.”
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“Offerors shall submit a minimum of three (3) years of relevant past performance information, including points of contact, contract numbers, period of performance, description of work performed, and dollar value.”
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Key personnel
4 findingsContract compliance under FAR 52.212 4: Key Personnel roles (Contract Ma-nager & QCR) — PWS Section 9. Ensuring subcontractor staff complete background checks — PWS Section 23. Flow down of required FAR clauses (including SCLS and Trafficking compliance) — FAR 52.244 6. - ProvidiClose full requirement
Contract compliance under FAR 52.212 4: Key Personnel roles (Contract Ma-nager & QCR) — PWS Section 9. Ensuring subcontractor staff complete background checks — PWS Section 23. Flow down of required FAR clauses (including SCLS and Trafficking compliance) — FAR 52.244 6. - Providi
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“Contract compliance under FAR 52.212 4: Key Personnel roles (Contract Ma-nager & QCR) — PWS Section 9. Ensuring subcontractor staff complete background checks — PWS Section 23. Flow down of required FAR clauses (including SCLS and Trafficking compliance) — FAR 52.244 6. - Providing deli-verables (QC”
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• Identification and qualifications of key personnel as required in the PWS, including the Contract Manager and Quality Control Representative, demonstrating relevant experience and capability to oversee janitorial operations and quality control.Close full requirement
• Identification and qualifications of key personnel as required in the PWS, including the Contract Manager and Quality Control Representative, demonstrating relevant experience and capability to oversee janitorial operations and quality control.
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“• Identification and qualifications of key personnel as required in the PWS, including the Contract Manager and Quality Control Representative, demonstrating relevant experience and capability to oversee janitorial operations and quality control.”
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Memorial Day (May) Columbus Day (October) 8.0 Government Key Personnel
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“Memorial Day (May) Columbus Day (October) 8.0 Government Key Personnel”
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PWS for Bent Creek Janitorial Services (Version APR 2026) Page 5 9.0 Contractor Key Personnel Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager and designated alternate, as applicable, who has full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relati
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“PWS for Bent Creek Janitorial Services (Version APR 2026) Page 5 9.0 Contractor Key Personnel Contract Manager: The contractor shall provide a Contract Manager and designated alternate, as applicable, who has full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to this contract.”
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Joint ventures & teaming
All personnel—prime or subcontractor—must: Complete Tier 1 background investigation Complete required USDA security training Receive approval before entering Government facilities There is no distinction between prime and subcontractor personnel for these requirements. 28. May th
Applies when: before entering Government facilities There is no distinction between prime and subconMust be met by: before entering Government facilities There is no distinction between prime and subcon
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“All personnel—prime or subcontractor—must: Complete Tier 1 background investigation Complete required USDA security training Receive approval before entering Government facilities There is no distinction between prime and subcontractor personnel for these requirements. 28. May the Contract Manager a”
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Exclusions & responsibility
☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025)
Applies when: When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025)
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“☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025)”
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Conflicts of interest
NTE Not to Exceed OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest
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“NTE Not to Exceed OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest”
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Deadlines & submission
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Response deadline
3 findings2026-10-26T13:00:00-04:00
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“2026-10-26T13:00:00-04:00”
“8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME INFORMATION CALL: ANDREA POLLOCK 458-200-5265 10/26/2026 1300 ET”
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How to submit
3 findingsQuotes shall be submitted via email to: Andrea Pollock, Contracting Officer Email:
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“Quotes shall be submitted via email to: Andrea Pollock, Contracting Officer Email:”
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Procurement contact
4 findingsAndrea J. Pollock · andrea.pollock@usda.gov
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“Andrea J. Pollock · andrea.pollock@usda.gov”
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“NOTICE: THERE WILL BE A SITE VISIT ON FRIDAY 10/23/2026 AT 1:00 PM AT 1577 BREVARD ROAD ASHVILLE, NC 28806. KATIE GREENBERG IS THE POINT OF CONTACT AND WILL LEAD THE VISIT. AMENDMENT 0001 is attached to this posting. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordanc”
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“cleaning), submittal to the mandatory background investigation includes the provision of pertinent information to the Government, fingerprinting, and response to any queries from the Person Model point of contact. Maintenance”
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“PWS for Bent Creek Janitorial Services (Version APR 2026) Page 19 POC Point of Contact POP Period of Performance PRS Performance Requirements Summary PUB Publication PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality ”
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Mandatory forms
A sample documentation reporting form is provided in Appendix B or form FS6300- 12, Work Order and Notice of Non-Compliance.
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“A sample documentation reporting form is provided in Appendix B or form FS6300- 12, Work Order and Notice of Non-Compliance.”
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Offer acceptance period
90 calendar days
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“The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.”
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Grounds for rejection
The course must be completed first. Failure to complete this course in the time allotted will result in a termination of the onboarding process.
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“The course must be completed first. Failure to complete this course in the time allotted will result in a termination of the onboarding process.”
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Questions due
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Site visit / pre-bid meeting
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Acknowledge amendments
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