CJ Brown Mowing and Maintenance

SOL #: W912QR26QA038Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE
LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, United States

Place of Performance

Springfield, OH

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
May 5, 2026
2
Last Updated
Jun 17, 2026

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, USACE Louisville District, sought proposals for Mowing and Maintenance services at the C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir in Springfield, Ohio. This opportunity, designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, covered comprehensive groundskeeping, cleaning, and maintenance services. The solicitation closed on May 20, 2026, and an award notice was published on June 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contract required furnishing all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and supervision for cleaning, maintenance, and mowing services across various recreation and operations areas. Key services included:

  • Mowing Services: Approximately 56.25 acres, including improved, semi-improved, dam access roads, bike trails, and paved gutters, with specific cycles and height requirements.
  • Cleaning Services: Recreational facilities (picnic shelters, sites, public use areas, trash receptacles, restrooms, playgrounds, fitness sites) and janitorial services for office/visitor centers.
  • Trail Services: Edging and mulching for specific trails.
  • Quality Control: Contractors were required to implement QC/QA programs to meet performance standards.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
  • Period of Performance: A Base Year (date of award through December 31, 2026) with four (4) one-year Option Years (January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2030).
  • Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
  • NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a size standard of $9.5 Million.
  • Place of Performance: C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir, Springfield, OH.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offer Due Date: Proposals were due by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
  • Submission Method: Electronic submission via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module was mandatory. Active registration in SAM.gov was required.
  • Evaluation Basis: Award was to be made to the offeror with the Lowest Price.
  • Questions: Technical inquiries were to be submitted via ProjNet (Bidder Inquiry Key: 4FXIU7-ZVABWY) by five days prior to the closing date.

Key Documents & Instructions

  • Pricing: A detailed price breakout schedule (price_breakout_schedules.pdf) outlined CLINs for base and option years, requiring bidders to provide unit and total prices.
  • Wage Rates: The "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" (wage rates 2015-4739 rev 28.pdf) provided minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations, crucial for proposal pricing.
  • Site Visit: A strongly encouraged site visit was held on May 11, 2026, at the C.J. Brown Visitor Center.
  • Contact: Kellsie Peacher (kellsie.a.peacher@usace.army.mil) was the primary point of contact.

People

Points of Contact

Kellsie PeacherPRIMARY

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