Shooting Range Maintenance (Annual/Quarterly Maintenance and Cleaning) - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Niagara Falls ARS, Niagara Falls, NY
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, Niagara Falls ARS, is soliciting proposals for Shooting Range Maintenance (Annual/Quarterly Maintenance and Cleaning) at Building 427, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY. This requirement, issued as an RFQ, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance and cleaning services for a small arms firing range. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all tools, equipment, labor, and materials for the removal of heavy metal particulates (lead, copper, etc.) and residual munitions debris from the indoor small-arms range. Services include initial facility cleaning, quarterly and annual maintenance for bullet trap systems, bullet trap dust collection units, range exhaust fans, target systems, and air compressors. The scope also covers testing and balancing for the facility's HVAC system, with ventilation cleaning according to NADCA standards. The objective is to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: A base year (August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027) with four one-year option periods, extending potentially through July 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 562910, $25.0M size standard).
- Place of Performance: Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY.
- Response Deadline: May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT.
- Site Visit: An optional site visit is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT. Offerors must RSVP by May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT, providing an Entry Authorization List, with a limit of two attendees per contractor.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a Quote, a Technical Proposal, and Past Performance Information via email to matthew.crum.9@us.af.mil.
- Quote: Utilize the provided Bid Schedule (Attachment 3) or an equivalent format detailing base year, annual, and quarterly servicing.
- Technical Proposal: A capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet all aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Past Performance: 2-4 examples of similar projects completed within the last seven years.
- Eligibility: Active SAM registration and the associated NAICS code (562910) on the SAM record are required.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the Lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP) among those with Acceptable ratings for both Technical Acceptability and Past Performance.
- Price: TEP is calculated as the total price for the base year and all option years, plus 50% of the cost for Option Year 4 (representing a potential 6-month extension).
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated based on the technical proposal's demonstration of capability to meet PWS requirements.
- Past Performance: Reviewed for recency (within 7 years) and successful execution of at least two similar projects.
Additional Notes
The Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-4147, Revision No. 34, applies to this requirement, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the New York Counties of Erie and Niagara. All questions must be submitted in writing; no phone calls will be accepted.