Regional Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services
Overview
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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 Navy, NAVFACSYSCOM Washington, is soliciting proposals for Regional Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services across its Area of Responsibility (AOR). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for an 8(a) Set-Aside contract. The services include comprehensive grounds maintenance, landscaping, and pavement clearance. Proposals are due by March 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive grounds maintenance, landscaping, and pavement clearance services for various Naval and Marine Corps installations within a 100-mile radius of the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. The scope includes both recurring and non-recurring tasks.
Key services include:
- Grounds Maintenance & Landscaping: Mowing, trimming, edging, lawn services, weed control, plant/bed maintenance, shrub/hedge care, ornamental tree maintenance, storm drainage system maintenance, debris removal, interior plant maintenance, and green waste management. Specific locations include WNY, NRL, MC Barracks, NSF Arlington, USNO, VP Residence, NSF Carderock, NSF Dahlgren, NSF Indian Head, NAS Patuxent River, NSF Annapolis, MCB Quantico, and NSA Bethesda.
- Pavement Clearance: Sweeping and snow/ice removal for roads, parking areas, sidewalks, building entrances, and airfield surfaces. Services must ensure clear, safe, and passable conditions, adhering to specific performance standards, including snow depth limitations for airfields.
- Pest Control: As part of the broader grounds maintenance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), performance-based contract.
- Duration: One (1) base year, four (4) 12-month option periods, and a 6-month option period, totaling 66 months.
- Set-Aside: Competitive 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.8).
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a $9.5 million size standard.
- Product Service Code: S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services).
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Contractors must establish and maintain a Quality Management System (QMS), adhere to comprehensive safety programs, and ensure environmental compliance. Key personnel must possess required qualifications, including certified arborists and pesticide applicators. Deliverables include various plans (Water Conservation, Snow Removal), schedules (Pavement Sweeping, Maintenance), and reports (Pest Management, Green Waste Tonnage, Incident Reports). Bidders must account for specific Wage Determinations for various geographic areas and a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for labor costs.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on price and the following non-price factors: Corporate Experience, Technical and Management Approach, and Safety. The award will be made to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price that is technically acceptable.
Important Notes for Bidders
A site visit was scheduled for February 24-27, 2026. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via PIEE. Detailed pricing information is expected to be provided in the Exhibit Line Item Numbers (ELINs) spreadsheet (e.g., New Attach J-2000000-10 Blank ELIN 8a Regional Grounds Rewrite.xlsx), which currently serves as a template. Bidders must carefully review all attachments, including numerous maps and inventory lists, to understand the specific scope and locations. Instructions for base access (SEVNAV 5512) are provided for any required visits.