Grounds Maintenance
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 Air Force is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at Offutt Air Force Base (OAFB), Nebraska. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for non-personal services to ensure healthy, clean, and professional grounds. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price type, with proposals due by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Purpose & Scope
The contractor shall provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including all personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision. The scope covers maintaining improved, semi-improved, and unimproved grounds, Munition Storage Areas, Bird Area Strike Hazard (BASH) areas, vegetative beds, and drainage ditches. Specific tasks include mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, debris and leaf removal, lawn conditioning (fertilization, aeration), pest control, lawn repair, and tree services (pruning, removal). Services must adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and promote healthy growth and a professional appearance.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a period of performance including a base year and multiple option periods, extending through March 31, 2031. The contract is subject to Service Contract Labor Standards (FAR 52.222-41) and Wage Determination No. 2015-5005, version 27. The anticipated contract start date is April 1, 2026. The previous contract (FA460021C0009) was valued at over $5 million.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561730 (Landscaping Services). All prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to nichole.barragan.2@us.af.mil and casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil.
- Proposal Components:
- Signed solicitation and filled-in provisions.
- Pricing Quotation.
- Technical Capability Plan (maximum 15 pages), which must include proof of Nebraska Pesticide Applicator Licenses, a plan for cattail removal, contingency plans (DFARS 252.237-7023 compliant), spill control plans, off-site chemical mix plans, proof of equipment for strip spraying, and an understanding of Restricted Area Badge (RAB) and background check requirements. Additional plans and documentation can be submitted as attachments.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering Price and Technical factors. The Government intends to award without discussions.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST.
- Questions: Technical questions and answers have been clarified and posted. No further questions will be answered.
Key Requirements & Notes
Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, local, DoD, and Air Force regulations, including those related to pesticides and hazardous materials. A written Quality Control Plan is required. Security requirements include potential Restricted Area Badges (RABs) and National Background Investigations (NBIS) for personnel.