Base Operations Support Services, Rivanna Station, Virginia
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 soliciting proposals for Base Operations Support Services at Rivanna Station, Charlottesville, Virginia. This is an 8(a) Set-Aside opportunity for small business concerns. An amendment to solicitation W5168W-26-R-A016 will be posted by January 23, 2026, to address RFIs and officially extend the proposal deadline. The current response date is January 30, 2026, but bidders must monitor SAM.gov for the new closing date.
Scope of Work
This comprehensive non-personal services contract covers Base Operations and Maintenance (O&M) at Rivanna Station. Key services include Program Management, Custodial Services (including Child Development Center and access control points), Solid Waste Management, Grounds Maintenance, Snow and Ice Removal, Preventative Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance (vertical, surfaced, and unsurfaced areas), and Pest Management Services. The scope involves maintaining all existing buildings, structures, utilities, and grounds, with extensive use of the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) and Army Maintenance Application (ArMA) for work order management. Specific requirements detail landscaping, waste collection, snow removal priorities, and facility maintenance for various assets like generators, backflow preventers, and lift stations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Period of Performance: Base period from March 27, 2026, to January 26, 2027, with option periods extending through January 2031.
- Proposal Due: Currently January 30, 2026, but will be extended via amendment by January 23, 2026. Monitor SAM.gov for updates.
- Pre-Proposal Site Visit: Scheduled for December 18, 2025.
- Questions Due: December 23, 2025.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Evaluation factors include Technical Capability (Workflow Execution, Organization and Staffing), Past Performance (acceptable/unacceptable), and Price (reasonableness and balance).
Special Requirements & Notes
Bidders must register and submit proposals electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Personnel requiring unescorted access to Rivanna Station must complete Form 21 and undergo vetting, adhering to strict access and fitness determination criteria. The contract requires personnel with specific security clearances (e.g., Tier 4, Top Secret with SCI eligibility for Nicholson Building roles) and mandatory training (iWATCH, AT Level 1, OPSEC, Cybersecurity). Compliance with federal wage determinations (Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act) is mandatory for labor costs. Numerous technical exhibits provide detailed asset inventories, maps, policies (e.g., Integrated Pest Management, Tree Removal, Excavation Permits), and specific deliverables.