FY 26 Grounds Maintenance Services Eielson AFB

SOL #: FA500426R0003Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA5004 354 CONS PK
EIELSON AFB, AK, 99702-2200, United States

Place of Performance

Eielson AFB, AK

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services (S208)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 3, 2025
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Last Updated
Feb 24, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 19, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 Grounds Maintenance Services at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This acquisition is for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to ensure a healthy, clean, and professional appearance of base grounds. Proposals are due February 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM AKST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision for comprehensive grounds maintenance. Services include:

  • Improved Grounds: Mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, irrigation, debris removal, lawn conditioning, and pruning.
  • Semi-Improved Grounds: Mowing and maintenance of base perimeter fence lines and munition storage areas.
  • Bird Area Strike Hazard (BASH) / Airfield Grounds: Mowing to specific heights to prevent bird habitation, coordination with Airfield Management, and clearing foreign objects.
  • Un-Improved Grounds: Mowing to prevent woody encroachment in areas like fuel line and power line rights-of-way.
  • Vegetative Beds, Drainage Ditches, and Trees: Maintenance, repair, hazard identification, pruning, and removal.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
  • Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition with Small Business Subcontracting Goals. Large businesses must submit a formal subcontracting plan with their initial offer, with targets including 10% Total Small Business and 5% Small Disadvantaged Business.
  • NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services), Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 Million
  • PSC: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
  • Place of Performance: Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
  • Period of Performance: Multiple ordering periods from March 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031.

Submission Requirements

Offerors must submit proposals in three volumes:

  • Volume I - Contract Documentation: Includes SF 1449, Pricing Schedule (Attachment 02), Representations and Certifications.
  • Volume II - Technical Capability (25-page limit): Addresses Grounds Maintenance and Management Plan (Equipment, Staffing), Proposed Mowing Schedule, Mobilization Plan, Mission Essential Plan (using Attachment 09 template), Financial Worksheet (Attachment 07), and Small Business Commitment (Attachment 04).
  • Volume III - Past and Present Performance (12-page limit): References for recent (within 3 years) and relevant contracts. Offerors must send Attachment 08 (Past Performance Questionnaire) to their references for direct submission to the Government.
  • Proposal Due Date: February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM AKST.
  • Past Performance Questionnaires Due: February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM AKST.
  • Financial Worksheets Due: By solicitation closing date (Feb 19, 2026).

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be based on a Subjective Tradeoff Technically Acceptable (STOTA) best value source selection. Technical Capability and Past Performance, when combined, are significantly more important than Price. The Government intends to award without discussions.

Key Amendments & Clarifications

Amendment 1 added Attachment 10 (Questions and Answers) and Attachment 11 (Grounds Maintenance Pictures). Key clarifications include:

  • No government-provided irrigation systems; contractor is responsible for their own equipment and parts for irrigation services.
  • No site visit will be conducted; Attachment 11 provides visual context.
  • Contractor operating location: Government will provide approx. 1,500 SF floor space and 8,500 SF exterior space at Building 6220, with utilities.

Contact Information

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Brandon GilbertPRIMARY
Tara RichmondSECONDARY

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