W15QKN-26-Q-A018 Snow and Ice Removal in Bellefonte, PA
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 U.S. Army, 99th Readiness Division, through W6QK ACC-PICA, is soliciting proposals for Snow and Ice Removal Services in Bellefonte, PA. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity seeks to ensure a clean and safe environment at the Bellefonte USARC. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for all paved areas, sidewalks, landings, entrance ramps, driveways, and parking lots at the Bellefonte USARC. Services include plowing, sanding, salting, and de-icing. Specific areas requiring attention include catch basins, hydrants, dumpsters, monitoring wells, and HVAC units. Snow removal from parking lots must not reduce available parking by more than 10%, and snowbanks at entrances/exits must be plowed back four feet from the curb and not exceed three feet in height. A detailed Snow Removal Map (PA163_SNOWREMOVALMAP_20250508.pdf) identifies specific areas for plowing (57,465 SF) and shoveling (5,895 SF), crucial for accurate bidding and resource planning.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (W15QKN-26-Q-A018)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Product Service Code: S218 (Snow Removal/Salt Service)
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 9, 2026
Performance Requirements
Services must adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Army Regulation 420-1, with a performance threshold of 98% and no more than one valid customer complaint per month. The contractor is responsible for quality control, and the Government will use a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for evaluation. Invoices will require "before and after" time-stamped pictures verifying services performed.
Special Requirements & Key Considerations
The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, supplies, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation. Services are non-personal, meaning the Government will not supervise contractor employees. Key operational requirements include notifying the COR/RFOS before commencing services and arriving on-site within two hours of notification, maintaining communication during operations, and reporting completion. Contractor personnel must be identifiable, communicate in English, and maintain a neat appearance. An on-site representative with authority to act on behalf of the contractor is required. Compliance with security regulations, background checks, OSHA, and hazardous materials management is mandatory. Contractors must provide State and Federal licenses within five working days of award, complete AT Level 1 and OPSEC training, and report manpower data to SAM.gov.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the Bellefonte USARC, located at 405 E. College Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823 (PA163).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact TYLER BEHR at tyler.e.behr2.civ@army.mil or 609-562-4299.