BASOPS - Fort Benning
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 / MICC-FT BENNING has issued a Sources Sought notice for Base Operations Support Services (BASOPS) at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Benning, Georgia, and Alabama. While the Government intends to award a sole-source, short-term 12-month contract (6-month base + 6-month option) to the incumbent, it is actively seeking responsible firms capable of providing full, seamless performance by the current contract's expiration on June 30, 2026. Responses are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive, performance-based base operations support services. Key areas include:
- Facilities Engineering Management Services
- Grounds Maintenance
- Water Treatment and Wastewater Services
- Vertical and Horizontal Facilities Maintenance
- Cemetery Operations
- Heating and Cooling Services
The attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) details requirements for buildings and structures, dining facility equipment, utility systems, HVAC, surfaced areas, material recycle facility operations, self-help services, remote camp operations, range maintenance, and chiller maintenance and repair. Services are required at Fort Benning, GA, and its satellite locations, including Camp Merrill, GA, and Eglin Air Force Base, FL.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Proposed Sole-Source Contract Action
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) for sole-source intent
- Duration: 6-month base contract with a 6-month option (total 12 months)
- NAICS Code: 561210, Facilities Support Services (Size Standard: $47M)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 11:00 PM EST
- Published: March 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Benning, GA, 31905, and satellite locations.
Evaluation
This is a Sources Sought for information gathering. The Government will consider capability statements from responsible firms demonstrating the ability to be in place and provide full, seamless performance upon the current contract expiration on June 30, 2026. A lapse in services is unacceptable. Responses will help determine if other sources can meet the requirement within the specified timeframe at a fair market price.
Additional Notes
Interested businesses must submit a brief capability statement package (limited to 30 pages, single-spaced, 12-font minimum) electronically. Submissions should be in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, or a combination, and must be searchable. Email attachments cannot exceed 9MB, and zipped files are not accepted. The package must include firm name, point of contact, phone, email, number of employees, annual revenue history, CAGE code, UEI number, small business certification status, specific experience in base operations support (prime/sub, services, facilities), and financial capacity. Email responses to usarmy.benning.acc-micc.mbx.micc-proposals@army.mil and cc valerie.a.peek.civ@army.mil, with the subject line: "[Firm's Name], Response to the Sources Sought Synopsis for BASOPS - Fort Benning."