Apiay Base Operations Support Services
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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 soliciting proposals for Base Operations Support Services at Apiay Air Base, Villavicencio, Colombia. This unrestricted opportunity, Solicitation W912CL26RA0002, seeks non-personal services for facility and equipment maintenance, groundskeeping, janitorial, administrative, property, cargo, and billeting management. The contract is anticipated to be Firm Fixed-Price. Proposals are due May 28, 2026, at 02:00 PM Central.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive non-personal services including:
- Repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Grounds maintenance, housekeeping, and janitorial services.
- Administrative support, property accountability, and cargo movement.
- Management of billeting facilities.
- Fuel management for U.S. aviation assets.
- Environmental services, including hazardous waste management and pest control.
- Services include preventive maintenance, standard repairs, and logistics support.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (with capped cost reimbursement for certain Other Direct Costs).
- NAICS: 561210 (Facilities Operations Support Services).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Period of Performance: A 6-month base period (July 30, 2026 – January 29, 2027) and four 12-month option periods, extending through January 29, 2031. A phase-in period is scheduled from July 15-29, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Cooperative Security Location (CSL) Apiay Air Base, Villavicencio, Colombia.
- Key Personnel: U.S. Citizen key personnel require Secret clearance. The Site Manager must live on base in unaccompanied housing.
- Funding: Subject to Availability of Funds. This is a recompete of incumbent contract W912CL21C0001.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due: May 28, 2026, at 02:00 PM Central.
- Submission: Proposals must be emailed to nathanial.d.gaunt.civ@army.mil and erika.g.barrera.civ@army.mil.
- Technical Proposal: Maximum 45 pages (excluding specific attachments/sections). Must include a Management Plan, Staffing Plan, and Property Management Plan, all in English.
- Past Performance: Offerors must provide relevant data for the last 3 years. References will submit questionnaires directly to the Contracting Officer.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible firm with an acceptable Technical Proposal, representing the best value among Past Performance and Price. Technical Plans must be rated Acceptable.
- Questions: The deadline for questions was May 18, 2026.
Amendments & Key Updates
Multiple amendments have been issued, primarily extending deadlines and clarifying requirements:
- Amendment 0001: Extended question due date to May 18, 2026, and solicitation closing to May 26, 2026. Updated PWS and Addenda.
- Amendment 0002: Answered additional questions; no further deadline extensions at that time.
- Amendment 0003: Extended solicitation closing to May 28, 2026. Updated PWS and Q&A.
- Amendment 0004: Answered remaining questions. Confirmed solicitation closing remains May 28, 2026.
- Technical proposal page limit increased to 45 pages. Property Management Plan can be submitted separately. Clarifications on CLIN structures and ODC reimbursement were provided.