Swan Lake Ranger District Janitorial Contract, Flathead National Forest
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 7 · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Forest Service is seeking janitorial services for the Swan Lake Ranger District on the Flathead National Forest in Montana. This is a routine facilities maintenance contract covering janitorial work at a federal ranger district office—a common type of recurring service contract across National Forest System units.
NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services) covers businesses that clean building interiors, windows, and other interior surfaces. Forest Service ranger districts typically house administrative staff, visitor information, and sometimes fire and recreation personnel, requiring regular cleaning of offices, restrooms, common areas, and public spaces. The specific buildings, square footage, cleaning frequency, and performance standards for this contract are not included in the available metadata—see the solicitation for scope details.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region (Region 4), CSA Intermountain 7 |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 1240LS26Q0044 |
| NAICS | 561720 — Janitorial Services |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | November 12, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time |
| Place of performance | Montana |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses only under NAICS 561720. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code, which is typically based on average annual receipts over a three-year period. You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status, and your NAICS 561720 must be listed in your SAM profile.
Montana-based firms and those able to perform work in rural northwest Montana should evaluate travel, staffing, and supply logistics. Forest Service ranger districts are often in remote locations—the Swan Lake Ranger District sits in the Flathead Valley area north of Missoula—so bidders should confirm the exact facility location and access conditions in the full solicitation.
How to put together a competitive bid
Start by obtaining the full solicitation on SAM.gov using number 1240LS26Q0044. Review the statement of work for specific cleaning frequencies, supply responsibilities (government-furnished versus contractor-provided), and any green cleaning requirements—the Forest Service often prioritizes environmentally preferred products.
For janitorial contracts, past performance weighs heavily. Document comparable federal, state, or commercial contracts, especially those in remote or secure government facilities. If you lack federal experience, emphasize commercial accounts with similar scope and reliability metrics.
Pricing should account for rural Montana labor markets, fuel costs for supply delivery, and seasonal access considerations. Check whether the solicitation is fixed-price, time-and-materials, or indefinite-delivery—this affects your cost structure and risk allocation. The Forest Service typically evaluates on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or best value trade-off; determine which applies here.
Bonding requirements, if any, should be confirmed; many service contracts under simplified thresholds do not require performance bonds but may need a bid guarantee. Review FAR Clause 52.212-4 and any Forest Service-specific clauses for service contracts.
Next steps
- Download the complete solicitation and attachments from SAM.gov using solicitation 1240LS26Q0044
- Confirm your SAM registration is active and NAICS 561720 is current
- Calendar the deadline: November 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time—late submissions are inadmissible
- Submit questions through the SAM.gov Q&A function if the solicitation allows, observing any cut-off date for inquiries
Submissions past this deadline will not be considered.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →