FY 26 Grounds Maintenance Services Eielson AFB
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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 Grounds Maintenance Services at Eielson Air Force Base (AFB) in Alaska. This acquisition is conducted under Full and Open Competition with small business subcontracting requirements. The contract is for comprehensive grounds care, including improved, semi-improved, unimproved, and BASH areas. Proposals are due February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM AKST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, and supervision for grounds maintenance services. Key tasks detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Mowing, edging, trimming, and weed control for various ground types (Improved, Semi-Improved, Unimproved, BASH/Airfield).
- Irrigation, lawn conditioning (fertilization, aeration), and lawn repair.
- Pruning of shrubs, hedges, and trees; tree and stump removal.
- Maintenance of vegetative beds, inert beds, rock beds, and surface drainage ditches.
- Base perimeter fence maintenance and herbicide/insecticide application.
- Airfield seeding and maintenance of areas around fuel lines, power lines, and training areas.
Maps (B1-B5, BX) provide visual context for the various areas requiring maintenance.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFP FA500426R0003)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services), Small Business Size Standard: $9.5M
- PSC: S208 (Housekeeping, Landscaping, and Groundskeeping services)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Ordering periods span from March 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Eielson Air Force Base, AK.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a competitive Subjective Tradeoff Technically Acceptable (STOTA) best value source selection. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than Price. Key evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capability: Grounds Maintenance and Management Plan (Equipment Plan, Staffing Plan), Proposed Mowing Schedule, Mobilization Plan, Mission Essential Plan, Financial Worksheet, and Small Business Commitment.
- Past Performance: Recent and relevant contracts (within the last three years) will be evaluated using questionnaires (Attachment 08).
- Contractor Responsibility: Includes review of financial resources, technical skills, and business ethics. An acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan is a prerequisite for award for Other Than Small Business offerors.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Proposal Due Date: February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM AKST.
- Proposal Format: Three volumes: Contract Documentation (SF 1449, Price Schedule, Reps/Certs), Technical Capability (25-page limit), and Past and Present Performance (12-page limit).
- Past Performance Questionnaires: References must submit completed questionnaires (Attachment 08) directly to the Government by February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM AKST.
- Financial Worksheet: Contractors must complete and have financial institutions submit Attachment 07 by the solicitation closing date.
- Mission Essential Plan: A plan detailing continuation of services during crises (Attachment 09) is required.
- Subcontracting: Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment 03). All offerors must complete the Small Business Commitment Document (Attachment 04).
- Registration: All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
- Primary: Brandon Gilbert (brandon.gilbert.9@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Tara Richmond (tara.richmond@us.af.mil, 907-377-7482)