Custodial/Janitorial Services at the Bob Hope Community Center (BHCC), RAF Mildenhall, UK

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{"description":" The 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, seeks feedback and sources from companies capable of providing non-personal custodial services for the Bob Hope Community Center (BHCC) (located at RAF Mildenhall) in accordance with the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). \n\n Background: The Bob Hope Community Center (BHCC) is a Prestige Category facility requiring comprehensive janitorial and cleaning services to maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment. The facility includes areas for children under two years of age and children over two years of age, which require specific cleaning protocols. The required services include all necessary labor, supervision, and supplies to meet the standards and frequencies detailed in the draft SOW. \n\n Response Guidelines: This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). No contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or RFP, if any is issued. Please submit responses electronically to the points of contact listed below by the response date. \n\n \n\t \n\t Please review the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). Is the scope of work clear? Please identify any language that is ambiguous, confusing, or may unnecessarily increase costs, and provide suggested clarifications. \n\t \n\t \n\t The SOW requires specific cleaning protocols for areas used by children under two and over two years of age. What are the industry's best practices for cleaning such sensitive areas, and does your company have experience with these requirements? \n\t \n\t \n\t The SOW requires the use of least-toxic, EPA-registered disinfecting and sanitizing products. What is your company's approach to sourcing and using such products? Are there any challenges in procuring these products in the UK that we should be aware of? \n\t \n\t \n\t The SOW specifies the use of commercial-grade vacuum cleaners with HEPA filtration. What type of equipment does your company typically use for facilities of a similar "Prestige Category"? \n\t \n\t \n\t Regarding the handling of Offensive/Hygiene Wastes, please describe your company's experience and procedures for complying with all applicable United Kingdom (UK) laws and regulations. \n\t \n\t \n\t Based on your experience, are the cleaning tasks and frequencies listed in the SOW appropriate for a "Prestige Category facility"? Please provide any recommendations for adjustments with a supporting rationale. \n\t \n\t \n\t What quality control methods does your company typically use to ensure services consistently meet the required standards? \n\t \n\t \n\t Please provide your company’s information: name, address, phone number, CAGE code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). \n\t \n\t \n\t Please indicate your company’s business size and any socioeconomic categories (e.g., small business, woman-owned, etc.). \n\t \n\t \n\t What is a realistic timeframe (in calendar days) that would be required to respond to a formal Request for Quote (RFQ) for this type of service? \n\t \n \n"} Solicitation Number: FA5587RFIBHCC Type: Sources Sought Base Type: Sources Sought NAICS: 561720 Classification Code: S201 Response Deadline: 2026-05-01T08:00:00-04:00 Office Address: APO, AE Place of Performance: RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk POC: Hannah Foster, hannah.foster.3@us.af.mil POC: Kenneth Schleckser, kenneth.schleckser@us.af.mil