Grounds Maintenance
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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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance services at Offutt Air Force Base (OAFB), Nebraska. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires non-personal services to ensure the healthy growth and professional appearance of grounds, trees, shrubs, and plants. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type. Quotes are due by Monday, March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive grounds maintenance, including all personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision. Services encompass maintaining various ground types such as improved, semi-improved, BASH (Bird Area Strike Hazard), and unimproved areas. Key tasks include mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, debris and leaf removal, lawn conditioning, pest control, and irrigation system operation/maintenance. Tree services, including identification of hazardous trees, pruning, trimming, and removal, are also required. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details specific performance standards and metrics, with the growing season defined as April 1 through October 31.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561730.
- Place of Performance: Offutt Air Force Base, St Columbans, NE.
- Applicable Regulations: Subject to Service Contract Labor Standards (FAR 52.222-41) and Wage Determination No. 2015-5005, Revision 27, for Iowa and Nebraska.
- Base Access: Contractors must comply with 55 SFS Form 31 (Entry Authority Listing - EAL) requirements, including REAL ID Act standards and specific vetting for foreign national visitors.
- Hazardous Materials: Use of HAZMAT requires prior authorization via Attachment 8 (Appendix H - Hazardous Material Request) and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
Submission & Evaluation
- Site Visit: Monday, February 23, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST. EAL form must be returned by February 17, 2026.
- Questions Due: Friday, February 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST. Answers will be posted by Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
- Quote Submission: Via email to nichole.barragan.2@us.af.mil and casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil.
- Quote Due Date: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST. Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt.
- Proposal Contents: Signed solicitation, filled-in provisions, Price Quotation, Technical Capability (max 15 pages), and Fill-In Clauses/Provisions.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering Price and Technical factors. The Government intends to award without discussions.
Key Attachments
- Attachment 1 (PWS): Details the full scope of work and performance standards.
- Attachment 2 (Workload Estimates): Provides estimated quantities for various grounds maintenance tasks.
- Attachment 3 (Pricing Schedule A): For pricing tree pruning and removal services.
- Attachment 4 (Grounds Map): Visual depiction of maintenance zones.
- Attachment 10 (Wage Determination): Specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
- CDRLs: Several Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are included for Integrated Project Management, Pesticide Reports, HazMat Inventory, Quality Control Plan, Schedule, HazMat Final, Pass and ID, Crisis Plan, and Points of Contact.