Birdwaste Cleaning Services
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 Air Force, specifically FA4484 87 CONS PK, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Birdwaste Cleaning Services at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL), NJ. This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The purpose is to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing comprehensive bird waste removal. This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation. Responses are due by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for bird waste cleaning services across eight specific buildings/hangars (1751, 1757, 1817, 1837, 2251, 2253, 3209, and 3211) at JB MDL. Services are required four times per year and include removing bird waste from structural beams, walls, floors, tracks, door frames, and ledges. The contractor will be responsible for the proper handling and disposal of hazardous droppings. Cleaning around equipment will be necessary, with building personnel moving major equipment. Work is generally performed during standard duty hours (7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday), but off-duty hours may be required. Advance notification to the Lead Facility Manager is mandatory for scheduling.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- Product/Service Code: S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
- Period of Performance: A Base Period (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027) plus four 12-month option periods, potentially extending through September 30, 2031.
- Estimated Value: An Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) indicates a total estimated cost of $475,000.00 for the entire five-year period, based on past contract pricing.
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 12, 2026
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research purposes only. Responses will be used to assess industry capabilities, determine potential small business participation, and inform future acquisition strategies.
Additional Notes
Attached documents include a detailed Performance Work Statement (PWS), an Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), and visual documentation (floor plans and pictures) for each of the eight buildings requiring service (Bldgs 1751, 1757, 1817, 1837, 2251, 2253, 3209, 3211). These attachments provide critical context for understanding the scope and physical environment of the requirement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation and does not guarantee a future award.