GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FORT STEWART/HAAF
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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 Army is soliciting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Services at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), Georgia. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a non-personal services contract. The acquisition aims to ensure a professional appearance across all designated areas, including general grounds, specialized memorial sites like Warriors Walk, airfields, and cemeteries.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive grounds maintenance, including inspecting, servicing, maintaining, and landscaping. Key tasks involve mowing, edging, trimming, leaf and debris removal, policing areas, tree maintenance (pruning, replacement, 1-year warranty), weed control (herbicide application by certified personnel), and irrigation system operation. Services cover Improved, Semi-Improved, Unimproved Areas, Fire Breaks, Ranges, Airfields, and Cemeteries. Specialized maintenance is required for Warriors Walk, Cottrell Field, and Quick Track areas, including care for over 468 White Crape Myrtle trees.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $9.5 Million
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: A base year (November 2026 - October 2027) preceded by a two-month phase-in (September - October 2026), followed by four one-year option periods (extending through October 2031), with a potential six-month extension.
- Place of Performance: Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.
- Product/Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services)
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable basis, considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.
- Technical Capability: Requires a clear, feasible, and compliant approach to the Performance Work Statement (PWS), including staffing, management, phase-in plans, and specific certifications (Georgia herbicide, landscape experience, memorial/cemetery maintenance).
- Past Performance: Evaluated for recency and relevancy, requiring at least 3,000 acres of grounds maintenance experience.
- Submission: Electronic proposals must be submitted via the PIEE "Solicitation Module." An alternate email submission method is available with prior approval. A detailed price breakdown in a password-protected Excel spreadsheet is required. Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: May 21, 2026, at 0900 EST at Warriors Walk, Fort Stewart, GA. Attendee names must be submitted by May 20, 2026, at 1400 EST (maximum two per vendor, valid ID required).
- Questions Due: May 27, 2026, at 1100 EST. Submit in writing to both points of contact.
- Proposal Due Date: June 05, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Offers must remain valid for 90 calendar days from the receipt date.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation incorporates updated Wage Determinations (WD #2015-4485 Rev. 30 and WD #2015-4491 Rev. 33) for Liberty, Long, Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham counties, GA, which dictate minimum labor costs. Required deliverables include Safety Plan, Key Personnel Roster, Spill Plan, SDS, training certificates, Georgia herbicide license, and required insurance. Contractors must comply with installation access, security policies (AT Level I, iWATCH, OPSEC), and specific storage site policies if utilizing on-post storage.