Cleaning Control Towers' Windows
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 the 87th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), New Jersey, has issued a Solicitation for Airfield Control Tower Window Cleaning Services. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to provide all necessary management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor for cleaning control tower windows at JBMDL. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for cleaning the interior and exterior windows of air traffic control towers located at the McGuire annex (Building 1605) and Lakehurst annex (Building 552) within JBMDL. Services include:
- Monthly cleaning of interior cab and shaft windows.
- Annual cleaning of exterior cab and shaft windows, coordinated with the customer.
- Adherence to commercial industry standards, ensuring windows are free of dirt and streaks.
- Extreme care to prevent cleaning solutions from damaging sensitive aircraft traffic control monitoring/communication equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: A base period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods, extending potentially through September 30, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 561720 (Custodial Janitorial Services) with a $22 million size standard.
- Product Service Code: S201 (Custodial Janitorial Services).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: July 13, 2026, by 5:00 PM EDT.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for July 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT. Registration is required by July 1, 2026, by 5:00 PM EDT.
- Offer Due Date: July 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Via email to designated Contract Specialists.
- Quote Validity: Must remain valid through November 1, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria: A best value tradeoff process considering Technical Acceptability, Price, and Past Performance. Past Performance is rated significantly more important than Price.
- Technical: Demonstrate satisfactory understanding of requirements and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Past Performance: Based on recent and relevant contracts within the last five years, with up to three Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) accepted (submitted by the rater).
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov at the time of quotation submission and award.
Special Requirements & Compliance
Contractors must adhere to stringent base regulations, including:
- Access & Security: Mandatory criminal history/background checks, Installation Access Cards, Entry Authority List (EAL) submission 72 hours prior to contract start, and specific procedures for vehicle and flightline access.
- Antiterrorism (AT): Compliance with JB MDL AT requirements, including reviewing AT awareness guides, reporting suspicious activities, and understanding Force Protection Condition (FPCON) levels which may impact service delivery. DoD-approved Antiterrorism Level I Training is strongly recommended.
- Wage Determinations: Compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Monmouth, and Ocean counties in New Jersey.
- Medical: Contractors are responsible for the costs of urgent medical care for their employees injured on duty at JBMDL.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Adam Swenson at adam.swenson.2@us.af.mil or 609-754-3916.