Snow Removal Services, Border Station Sault Ste Marie, MI
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 General Services Administration (GSA), through its PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Snow Removal Services at the Land Port of Entry, 934 International Bridge Plaza, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. This notice is for informational purposes only; no solicitation will be posted, and no offers will be accepted.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive snow removal services, including all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, repair parts, tools, and equipment. The contractor must clear toll lanes and inspection areas at the International Bridge, which connects the U.S. and Canada. A critical requirement is the ability to respond to all snow events within 15 minutes of notification, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, to ensure continuous, safe operations for Customs Border Patrol (CBP) and maintain traffic flow across the 5 toll lanes and inspection areas concurrently.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (Informational Only)
- Justification: Sole Source under FAR 6.103-1, citing "Only one responsible source." The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is identified as the sole source due to its co-location with the International Bridge Authority and unique capability to meet the stringent response times and service requirements across the specified areas.
- NAICS Code: 561790 (Snow Removal/Salt Service) with a $9 Million size standard.
- Anticipated Contract Type (if solicited): Firm Fixed Price, negotiated, best value procurement.
- Performance Period: One-year base with four one-year options, plus an option to extend an additional 6 months.
- Estimated Start Date: November 1, 2026.
- Published Date: April 7, 2026.
Additional Notes
This notice explicitly states that no offers will be accepted as it is a pre-solicitation for informational purposes only, detailing a sole-source acquisition.