GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FORT STEWART/HAAF
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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 Army, W6QM MICC-FT STEWART, is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), Georgia. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (RFP W9124M-26-R-A007) for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due June 05, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This non-personal services contract requires comprehensive grounds maintenance, including inspection, service, maintenance, and landscaping. The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision. Key areas of service include:
- General Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, edging, trimming, leaf and debris removal, and policing across Improved (approx. 2,006 acres), Semi-Improved (approx. 774 acres), Unimproved Grounds, Fire Breaks, Ranges, Airfields, and Cemeteries.
- Specialized Maintenance: Dedicated care for the Warriors Walk Memorial, Cottrell Field, and Quick Track Areas, including tree pruning, irrigation, flowerbed maintenance, and specific care for over 468 White Crape Myrtle trees.
- Additional Services: Weed control (requiring certified personnel for herbicide applications), irrigation system operation and maintenance, and accommodating special events or unforeseen circumstances like VIP visits.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: W9124M-26-R-A007
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance) with a Small Business Size Standard of $9.5M.
- Period of Performance: A base year from November 01, 2026, to August 31, 2027, including a two-month phase-in period (September 01, 2026, to October 31, 2026). This is followed by four (4) one-year option periods, potentially extending through October 2031, with a possible six-month extension.
- Place of Performance: Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.
- Proposal Due Date: June 05, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Lacey Turner (lacey.m.turner2.civ@army.mil), and Contract Specialist, Cosmin Popa (cosmin.popa.civ@army.mil). Offerors are instructed to disregard any PIEE submission guidance due to technical issues.
- Evaluation Basis: Award will be made to the Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (including staffing, management, phase-in plans, Georgia herbicide certification, landscape experience, and memorial/cemetery maintenance experience), Past Performance (requiring at least 3,000 acres of grounds maintenance experience), and Price.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, acknowledge all solicitation amendments, provide a detailed price breakdown in a password-protected Excel spreadsheet, and hold specific insurance policies (Workmen's Compensation, Employer's Liability, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Property Damage).
Key Attachments & Requirements
Bidders should review attachments for critical details, including Service Contract Act Wage Determinations (Attachments 1 & 2), detailed workload data (Technical Exhibit D), specific performance requirements (Technical Exhibits A & B), and a deliverables schedule (Technical Exhibit C) outlining required submissions like Safety Plans, Key Personnel Rosters, and a Phase-in Plan (due with proposal). Other attachments cover site maps, access pass requests, spill response, and contractor storage policies.