GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FORT STEWART/HAAF
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 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, identified as RFP W9124M-26-R-A007, requires comprehensive grounds maintenance across various areas, including improved, semi-improved, unimproved, airfields, cemeteries, and the Warriors Walk memorial area. Proposals are due by June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision for grounds maintenance. Key tasks include:
- Mowing, edging, trimming, and leaf/debris removal for all designated areas.
- Specialized maintenance for Warriors Walk, including care for over 468 White Crape Myrtle trees, pruning, and tree replacement.
- Weed control, irrigation system operation and maintenance, and special event services.
- Maintenance of airfields (Wright Army Airfield: 374 acres, Hunter Army Airfield: 506 acres, 7 cuts/year) and cemeteries (Fort Stewart: 22 acres, HAAF: 2 acres, 3 cuts/year).
- Compliance with specific performance standards and metrics detailed in Technical Exhibits A and B.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: A 2-month phase-in period (September-October 2026), followed by a 10-month base year (November 2026-August 2027), and four 12-month option years (September-August), with a potential 6-month extension.
- Place of Performance: Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia.
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping, Lawn Maintenance) with a $9.5M size standard.
- Proposal Due Date: June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to both the Contracting Officer, Lacey Turner (lacey.m.turner2.civ@army.mil), and Contract Specialist, Cosmin Popa (cosmin.popa.civ@army.mil). Offerors must disregard PIEE submission guidance due to technical issues. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror.
Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capability: Requires a clear, feasible, and compliant approach to the PWS, including staffing, management, phase-in plans, and specific certifications (Georgia herbicide, landscape experience, memorial/cemetery maintenance). State licenses, certifications, and proof of 3-year corporate or personnel experience are excluded from the 10-page limit for Volume II.
- Past Performance: Requires at least 3,000 acres of grounds maintenance experience, evaluated for recency and relevancy.
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness.
Key Requirements for Bidders
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Wage Determinations: Compliance with updated Wage Determinations (e.g., WD #2015-4511 Rev No. 33) is mandatory for labor costs.
- Deliverables: A phase-in plan must be submitted with the proposal. Other required deliverables include Safety Plan, Key Personnel Roster, Spill Plan, Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Training Completion Certificates, Georgia herbicide application license, and proof of required insurance.
- Site Access: Bidders will need to complete an access control card request for Fort Stewart/HAAF. Contractor storage areas on-post must adhere to specific policy and location guidelines.
- Maps: Detailed parameter maps for Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, and ranges are provided to aid in understanding the scope.