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, specifically the FA4600 55 CONS PKP office, is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at Offutt Air Force Base (OAFB), Nebraska. This opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561730, PSC S208) for non-personal services to ensure healthy, clean, and professional grounds. The contract is a Firm Fixed-Price type, with a period of performance extending through March 31, 2031, including option periods. Quotes are due by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive grounds maintenance services, including all personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision. Key tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Improved Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, edging, trimming, weed control, debris/leaf removal, lawn conditioning (fertilization, aeration), pest control, and lawn repair.
- Specialized Area Maintenance: Munition Storage Area, Semi-Improved Grounds, Bird Area Strike Hazard (BASH) areas, Protection Level (PL) areas, Unimproved Grounds, Vegetative/Inert/Rock Beds, Bio Retention Ponds, and Surface Drainage Ditches.
- Tree Services: Identification and removal of hazardous trees, pruning, trimming, and removal.
- Other Services: Emergency services, xeriscaping, special cuts for events, and planting.
- Compliance with federal, state, local, DoD, and Air Force regulations, including those for pesticides and hazardous materials.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base period starting April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2031, with option periods.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Place of Performance: Offutt Air Force Base, St Columbans, NE.
- Wage Determination: Subject to Service Contract Labor Standards FAR 52.222-41 and Wage Determination No. 2015-5005, version 27.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote 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, filled-in provisions, pricing quotation, and a technical capability plan (maximum 15 pages). The technical plan must address cattail removal, contingency plans (DFARS 252.237-7023), spill control, GPS equipment usage, and understanding of RAB/background checks.
- Evaluation: 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.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Information
- Site Visit: Monday, February 23, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST. EAL form submission was required by COB February 17, 2026.
- Questions Due: Friday, February 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM CST. Answers were posted by Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
- Previous Contract: FA460021C0009, awarded to U.S. Grounds Maintenance, LLC for $5,030,119.82.
- CDRLs: Several Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are attached, including for Quality Assurance Program (QAP), Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Inventory, Integrated Project Management (IPM), and Pesticide Reports.