Apiay Base Operations Support Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is issuing a Presolicitation for Base Operations Support Services at Apiay Air Base near Villavicencio, Colombia. This opportunity seeks non-personal services including facilities/equipment repair and maintenance, groundskeeping, janitorial, administrative support, property accountability, cargo movement, and billeting management. The Government anticipates a 6-month base period starting July 30, 2026, and four 12-month option periods. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is available for review, and a pre-proposal conference/site visit is tentatively scheduled for May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive non-personal services to support the Forward Operating Site (FOS) at Apiay Air Base. Key services include:
- Repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment
- Grounds maintenance and housekeeping/janitorial services
- Administrative support and property accountability
- Cargo movement and management of billeting facilities
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipates Firm-Fixed Price for most CLINs)
- Duration: 6-month base period (July 30, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027) + four 12-month option periods (through Jan 29, 2031)
- Set-Aside: None (no change to acquisition strategy)
- Solicitation Release: On or around April 20, 2026
- Pre-solicitation Response Date (for PWS questions): April 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 9, 2026
Special Requirements & Site Visit
- Place of Performance: Cooperative Security Location (CSL) co-located on Apiay Air Base, Villavicencio, Colombia.
- Key Personnel: Site Manager/Alternate and Fuels Manager, requiring bilingual English/Spanish proficiency and secret security clearance.
- Security: Personnel require security clearances, background checks, and compliance with FPCON levels. Escorts are required for U.S. facility access.
- Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit: Tentatively scheduled for May 13, 2026. Instructions for requesting site access, including filling out the "CAMBRIDGE OFICIO REQUEST FORM" with passport copies and visit details, are provided. A minimum of 20 working days is required for processing entry permits.
Additional Notes
A draft PWS is attached for interested vendors to submit questions by the pre-solicitation response date to allow for adjustments before the official solicitation. Interested offerors should monitor sam.gov for the formal solicitation release.