Ground Maintenance Services at the FAA Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in Hilliard, Florida
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting proposals for Ground Maintenance Services at the Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) in Hilliard, Florida. This is a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) procurement, competed as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The contract will cover a base year plus four option years, with performance beginning April 1, 2026. Proposals are due March 6, 2026, at 1200 EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services for the 25.25-acre Jacksonville ARTCC facility, ensuring a manicured state year-round. Services include:
- Mowing, weed eating, edging, and blowing of parking lots, sidewalks, and concrete areas.
- Tree and shrub pruning, dead vegetation pick-up, and trash collection.
- Under brushing, mulching, and ditch cleaning. Tasks and frequencies vary by area, with some requiring more frequent attention during spring/summer months.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: One base year (04/01/2026 - 03/31/2027) plus four option years, totaling five years.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 561730 – Landscaping Services
- Small Business Size Standard: Annual receipts not exceeding $9.5M
- Place of Performance: Jacksonville ARTCC, 37075 Aviation Lane, Hilliard, FL 32046
Key Dates
- Optional Site Visit: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 0930 EST. Registration required by Friday, February 13, 2026, at 1700 EST to Matina.L.Jackson@faa.gov. Limited to two representatives per company.
- Deadline to Submit Questions: Monday, February 23, 2026, at 1700 EST.
- Proposal and Customer Satisfaction Surveys Due: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1200 EST.
- Performance Begins: April 1, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Evaluation factors include:
- Past Experience: Minimum of three successful, relevant projects within the past five years.
- Past Performance: Minimum of three Customer Satisfaction Surveys with an average score of 3.5 or more. Surveys must be submitted directly by the customer. Offerors must submit pricing for all Contract Line Items (CLINs); failure to do so may result in rejection.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Personnel: A foreman must be on-site during work hours (Mon-Fri, 0600-1600) and communicate weekly with the COR. Contractor personnel must meet all security and badging requirements.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division wage determination (WD 2015-4539) for Florida, including minimum wage rates, fringe benefits, and Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
- Staffing Access: Bidders must complete a Contractor Staffing Access Questionnaire detailing employee estimates and access needs (facility, computer systems, Sensitive Unclassified Information) to determine security requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary: Matina Jackson, Contract Specialist (Matina.L.Jackson@faa.gov)
- Secondary: Josh Haker (Josh.Haker@faa.gov)