Blakeslee Housekeeping 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 is soliciting proposals for Blakeslee Housekeeping Services, providing "as needed" turnover cleaning for 36 vacation rental cottages (12-1 bedrooms, 16-3 bedrooms, 8-4 bedrooms) at the Blakeslee AF Recreation Center in Kure Beach, NC. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. Proposals are due February 18, 2026, at 06:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all supervision, personnel, equipment, transportation, materials, and services necessary for comprehensive, non-personal custodial services. Key tasks include:
- Full Cleaning Services: Dusting, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, and cleaning of all surfaces, furniture, and fixtures.
- Restroom & Kitchen Sanitation: Thorough cleaning and sanitization of restrooms, kitchens, and appliances, ensuring surfaces are free of debris, mold, mildew, and stains.
- Linen Management: Collecting, bagging, and transporting dirty linens to the laundry facility, and picking up clean linens.
- Guest Item Management: Checking for and securing personal items left by guests for lost and found.
- Facility Readiness: Setting thermostats, turning off lights, and locking all doors upon completion.
- Services are to be performed between 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM on the same day, with supervisory prep work from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The contractor has 24 hours from a service call to provide services.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base period and five option periods, extending from March 1, 2026, through September 1, 2031.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- Offer Due Date: February 18, 2026, 06:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: February 5, 2026.
- Site Visit: A site visit will be held on February 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM EST, at the River Marsh Building (B143).
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on a best value determination, considering:
- Compliance Review
- Total Evaluated Price: Reasonableness and balance.
- Technical Evaluation: Staffing plan and approach (rated acceptable/unacceptable).
- Past Performance: Recency, relevance, and quality. The Government reserves the right to make tradeoffs between price and past performance. Award is intended without discussions, but discussions may be held if necessary.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Contract is for Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) services.
- Contractor must comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
- A Quality Control Representative must be present on base during service performance.
- Staff must wear company shirts; contractor vehicles must observe speed limits.
- Payment will be based on the number of units cleaned.
- BAFRA will provide trash bags, liners, toilet paper, complimentary soap, dish detergent, and coffee filters.
- Wage Determinations (Attachment 2) are crucial for understanding minimum labor costs and ensuring compliance with the Service Contract Act.
- Visual Attachments (Attachment 3) provide images of cottage interiors, aiding in understanding the scope of work.
- Kitchenware Inventory (Attachment 4) details items per cottage type, likely for contractor awareness during cleaning/inspection.
Contact Information
- Primary: Billy Parham, billy.parham.1@us.af.mil, (919) 722-3571
- Secondary: TSgt Jason Endicott, jason.endicott@us.af.mil, (919) 722-1732