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Mt Shasta-McCloud Ranger Districts Janitorial

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Forest Service's Shasta-Trinity National Forest is hiring a small business to provide janitorial services for the Mt. Shasta-McCloud Ranger Districts. Janitorial services under NAICS 561720 typically cover routine cleaning and maintenance of federal facilities, including offices, restrooms, common areas, and related spaces. This is a total small business set-aside, meaning only qualified small businesses under the size standard for this NAICS code may compete.

See the solicitation for the specific facilities covered, square footage, frequency of service, and any specialty cleaning requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is reserved for total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns registered in SAM.gov can bid. For NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), the Small Business Administration size standard is typically $16.5 million in average annual receipts over three years—verify the exact threshold for this solicitation.

To qualify, you must:

• Be actively registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Have the appropriate NAICS code (561720) in your SAM profile
• Certify as small for this NAICS code
• Maintain any required state or local business licenses for janitorial work in California
• See the solicitation for any additional qualifications, such as bonding, insurance minimums, security clearance requirements, or past performance criteria

How to put together a competitive bid

Understand the local labor market. The Mount Shasta area has a relatively small workforce. Factor in recruitment, retention, and wage rates competitive for Siskiyou County. If the solicitation requires service standards from the Service Contract Act or Davis-Bacon Act, your labor costs must align with prevailing wage determinations.

Price strategically for a short-fuse procurement. With the notice posted October 16 and responses due October 19, this is an extremely tight turnaround. Focus on:

• Unit pricing structures that allow flexibility if scope details differ from your assumptions
• Labor burden rates including California-specific employment costs
• Supply and equipment costs, as janitorial contracts for federal buildings often require contractor-furnished equipment and consumables
• Travel costs if the site is dispersed across multiple ranger district locations

Address past performance. Federal buyers weigh past performance heavily. If you're new to federal contracting, highlight comparable commercial or state/local janitorial contracts, especially in remote or rural locations. Reference any Forest Service or Department of Agriculture experience.

Verify technical requirements. Janitorial solicitations often specify cleaning frequencies, green cleaning products, recycling protocols, or emergency response provisions. Confirm these in the full solicitation rather than assuming standard commercial practices apply.

Submit electronically through SAM.gov. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically require electronic submission via the System for Award Management or a specified portal. Given the three-day window, confirm submission format and any required attachments immediately.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 127EAY27Q0002. The response deadline is October 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time—less than three business days from posting, so immediate action is essential. Verify all requirements, download any attachments including specifications and wage determinations, and confirm your SAM registration and small business certification are current before preparing your offer.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →