Ground Maintenance and Landscaping Services and Pest Control Services in the U.S. Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan
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 Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC FE), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified and interested firms for Ground Maintenance, Landscaping, and Pest Control Services at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan. This is for planning purposes, anticipating a future Firm Fixed Price (FFP) solicitation. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Japan local time.
Scope of Work
The anticipated solicitation will cover recurring and non-recurring services, including:
- Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping: Lawn care (mowing, trimming, edging), vegetation control, debris removal, shrub/hedge maintenance, plant maintenance, and tree maintenance/control.
- Pest Control: Prevention and control of unwanted vegetation, invasive plants, nuisance pests (e.g., cockroaches, termites), and vertebrate pests (e.g., mice, rats, bats) in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipating FFP solicitation)
- Duration: Anticipated base period with four one-year option periods for the future contract.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- NAICS Code: 56173, Landscaping Services
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Japan local time
- Published: March 4, 2026
Contractor Requirements & Submission
Interested firms must be authorized to operate in Japan and comply with all Japanese laws and regulations. The U.S. Government will not provide "United States Official Contractor" status or certify employees under the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
To respond, firms must complete and submit the provided "Sources Sought – Contractor Information Form" via email to Yuko.Yoshino.ln@us.navy.mil. No telephone calls or faxes will be accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). No reimbursement will be made for response costs, and responses do not constitute offers or form binding contracts. Respondents will not be notified of results.