GROUND MAINTENANC & LANDSCAPING AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES IN THE U.S. COMMANDER FLEET ACTIVITIES, YOKOSUKA (CFAY), 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 Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC FE), under the Department of the Navy, is conducting a Sources Sought for Ground Maintenance & Landscaping and Pest Control Services at U.S. Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan. This is for market research to identify qualified and interested offerors for an anticipated Firm Fixed Price (FFP) solicitation. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Japan local time.
Scope of Work
The services primarily consist of:
- Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping: Mowing, trimming, edging, trash/debris removal, aeration, de-thatching, fertilization, irrigation system O&M, tree maintenance/control, vegetation/weed control in prestige areas, lawns, fields, operational areas, and storm water systems.
- Pest Control: Conformance with the Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) to prevent and control unwanted vegetation, invasive plants, nuisance/structure-damaging pests (e.g., cockroaches, termites, bees, ants, mosquitoes, bedbugs), and vertebrate pests (e.g., mice, rats, bats, feral animals, nuisance birds).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research, anticipating FFP solicitation)
- NAICS Code: 56173, Landscaping Services
- Duration: Anticipated base period with four one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Japan local time
- Published: March 4, 2026
Contractor Requirements
Contractors 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 as "Members of the Civilian Component" under the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
Submission Details
Interested firms must respond using the provided "Sources Sought – Contractor Information Form". This form requires company details (DUNS, CAGE), interest as prime or subcontractor, and specific project experience relevant to ground maintenance, landscaping, and pest control. Submissions should be sent 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) or a guarantee of a future solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for response costs, and responses are not offers. Respondents will not be notified of results.