Sources Sought for Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Services at Tionesta Lake, 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 Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses for Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Services at Tionesta Lake, PA. This is market research to inform future acquisition decisions and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 6, 2026.
Purpose
This notice serves as a market research tool to determine the capabilities of companies interested in providing the specified services. The Government will use the responses to make informed acquisition decisions and gain knowledge of potentially qualified businesses. No solicitation, specifications, drawings, or technical scope of services are currently available.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive buildings and grounds maintenance services at various facilities within Tionesta Lake, PA. The place of performance is 477 Spillway Rd, Tionesta, PA 16353. Facilities include:
- Tionesta Recreation Area (125-site campground)
- Outflow Recreation Area (37-site campground)
- Kellettville Campground (20 campsites)
- Tionesta Lake Park (Control Tower, Resource Manager/Ranger Offices, Visitor Center, boat launch)
- Multiple trails (Arrowhead, Creek Side, Dam Site, Information Loop, Mill Race, Plantation, Summit Trails)
Required services include, but are not limited to: mowing, leaf mulching, weedwacking, janitorial service, pressure washing, herbicide treatments, and raw sewage/sludge removal.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 561730 (Landscaping Services), with a small business size standard of $9.5 million.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Place of Performance: Tionesta Lake, Tionesta, PA.
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 10:00 PM ET.
- Published: February 4, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested contractors must submit a Capabilities Statement, limited to 30 pages, that includes:
- Company name, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address.
- A statement of company interest in providing a quote for a future solicitation.
- Examples of comparable work performed within the past 5 years, based on the described criteria. Specify if the work was performed as a prime contractor or subcontractor.
- Verification of Small Business Administration (SBA) certification(s).
Submissions should be sent via email to andrew.s.barlament@usace.army.mil and richard.a.mathena@usace.army.mil.