Ground Maintenance Services
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
This is Amendment 0003 to a Solicitation for Ground Maintenance Services for the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8). The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for a five-year contract. Proposals are due by April 27, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
The Department of the Army requires non-personal services for comprehensive grounds maintenance at Fort Buchanan, PR. The objective is to provide Base Operations and Support Services under Common Level of Service (CLS) 404, ensuring all work adheres to Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives. Services are performance-based and results-oriented.
The scope includes a wide range of groundskeeping tasks such as:
- Mowing, edging, trimming, and general plant care (flower/plant beds, planters, hedges, shrubs).
- Weed control, debris removal, and gravel bed maintenance.
- Tree pruning and removal.
- Maintenance of athletic fields, traffic signs, fence lines, service common areas, and unimproved areas. The contractor must establish a work plan, including frequency and catch-up days, and manage work monthly.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Amendment 0003)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Product Service Code: S208 - Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
- Period of Performance: A total of 5 years, comprising a base period and four option periods, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. This includes a phase-in/out period.
- Place of Performance: Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.
- Key Requirements: Contractors must provide an acceptable Quality Control Plan (QCP), comply with installation security, safety (OSHA), and environmental regulations, and develop contingency plans. A qualified Project Manager is required as key personnel.
Performance and Evaluation
Performance will be rigorously evaluated against specific standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) detailed in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix. Surveillance methods include 100% Inspection, Random Sampling, Unscheduled Inspection, and Customer Complaints.
Deadlines and Contacts
- Response Due Date: April 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: April 23, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Denia Serrano, denia.m.serrano.civ@army.mil, 787-707-3979.
- Submission Information: Related documents suggest proposals will be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module.