*** THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR PLANNING AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY ***
\n\nIn accordance with FAR Part 10, FAR Part 19, and the Sourcing Hierarchy established under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is conducting market research to identify active, capable GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 8(a) contract holders under SIN 561720 (Janitorial Services) interested in and capable of performing a follow-on requirement for Custodial and Day Porter Services at DeCA Headquarters, Building 11200, Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1800.
\n\nThis Sources Sought is issued in accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded on the basis of this notice. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this RFI, and responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their response.
\n\nREQUIREMENT SUMMARY:
\n\n- Scope: Performance-based commercial custodial and day porter services for a Class A office administrative complex encompassing approximately 147,000 square feet.
\n\n- Core Routine Hours: Monday through Friday, between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Daytime operations).
\n\n- Periodic Floor Care: Carpet deep cleaning (optional, "As-Requested" basis) and hard-surface floor stripping/refinishing (periodic) performed strictly after normal Government duty hours (after 6:00 p.m. or weekends).
\n\n- Exclusions: In accordance with federal appropriations and liability guidelines, personal convenience services (such as cleaning the interior of personal microwaves/refrigerators or washing personal dishes) are strictly excluded from this requirement.
\n\n- Location of Performance: DeCA Headquarters, Building 11200, Fort Lee, VA.
\n\n- Anticipated Period of Performance: A 12-month Base Period starting June 1, 2027, with four (4) consecutive 12-month option periods extending through May 31, 2032.
\n\nSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested GSA MAS 8(a) vendors are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement (not to exceed 5 pages in PDF format) directly through GSA eBuy or via email NLT October 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Submissions must address the following:
\n\n1. Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
\n\n2. Socio-Economic Status: Identify active certifications (e.g., SBA Certified 8(a) Participant, HUBZone, SDVOSB,WOSB). If active 8(a), please state your SBA graduation date.
\n\n3. GSA Schedule (If Applicable): Identify if your firm holds an active GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract under SIN 561720 or SIN 561210fac. If yes, please provide your GSA contract number.
\n\n4. Relevant Past Performance: Up to three (3) examples within the last three (3) years performing custodial services for commercial or federal administrative office facilities of similar size (147,000 sq. ft.).
\n\n5. Local Mobilization Capability: Briefly describe your firm's capability to establish a local operational presence and recruit/clear a local workforce within the local Fort Lee, VA commuting area.
\n\n6. Gate Access & Security: Confirm capability to comply with Fort Lee's unescorted gate access, background screening (NCIC-III), and REAL ID Act compliance procedures.
\n\nATTACHMENTS: Please download and review the attached "Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)" for complete details of the required services. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
\n\nPOINTS OF CONTACT:
\n\n- Contract Specialist: Melissa Richardson - Melissa.Richardson@deca.mil
\n\n- Contracting Officer: Christina Ellison - Christina.Ellison@deca.mil
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\n\nIn accordance with FAR Part 10, FAR Part 19, and the Sourcing Hierarchy established under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is conducting market research to identify active, capable GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 8(a) contract holders under SIN 561720 (Janitorial Services) interested in and capable of performing a follow-on requirement for Custodial and Day Porter Services at DeCA Headquarters, Building 11200, Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1800.
\n\nThis Sources Sought is issued in accordance with FAR 52.215-3, Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded on the basis of this notice. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this RFI, and responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with their response.
\n\nREQUIREMENT SUMMARY:
\n\n- Scope: Performance-based commercial custodial and day porter services for a Class A office administrative complex encompassing approximately 147,000 square feet.
\n\n- Core Routine Hours: Monday through Friday, between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (Daytime operations).
\n\n- Periodic Floor Care: Carpet deep cleaning (optional, "As-Requested" basis) and hard-surface floor stripping/refinishing (periodic) performed strictly after normal Government duty hours (after 6:00 p.m. or weekends).
\n\n- Exclusions: In accordance with federal appropriations and liability guidelines, personal convenience services (such as cleaning the interior of personal microwaves/refrigerators or washing personal dishes) are strictly excluded from this requirement.
\n\n- Location of Performance: DeCA Headquarters, Building 11200, Fort Lee, VA.
\n\n- Anticipated Period of Performance: A 12-month Base Period starting June 1, 2027, with four (4) consecutive 12-month option periods extending through May 31, 2032.
\n\nSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested GSA MAS 8(a) vendors are requested to submit a brief Capability Statement (not to exceed 5 pages in PDF format) directly through GSA eBuy or via email NLT October 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Submissions must address the following:
\n\n1. Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
\n\n2. Socio-Economic Status: Identify active certifications (e.g., SBA Certified 8(a) Participant, HUBZone, SDVOSB,WOSB). If active 8(a), please state your SBA graduation date.
\n\n3. GSA Schedule (If Applicable): Identify if your firm holds an active GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract under SIN 561720 or SIN 561210fac. If yes, please provide your GSA contract number.
\n\n4. Relevant Past Performance: Up to three (3) examples within the last three (3) years performing custodial services for commercial or federal administrative office facilities of similar size (147,000 sq. ft.).
\n\n5. Local Mobilization Capability: Briefly describe your firm's capability to establish a local operational presence and recruit/clear a local workforce within the local Fort Lee, VA commuting area.
\n\n6. Gate Access & Security: Confirm capability to comply with Fort Lee's unescorted gate access, background screening (NCIC-III), and REAL ID Act compliance procedures.
\n\nATTACHMENTS: Please download and review the attached "Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)" for complete details of the required services. Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.
\n\nPOINTS OF CONTACT:
\n\n- Contract Specialist: Melissa Richardson - Melissa.Richardson@deca.mil
\n\n- Contracting Officer: Christina Ellison - Christina.Ellison@deca.mil
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