USAG Ranges & Airfields Grounds Maintenance

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains maps illustrating the "Mowing Contract Area" for various locations, including Pope Army Airfield, Mackall Army Airfield, Simmons Army Airfield, Manchester Impact Area, MacRidge Impact Area, Coleman Impact Area, McPherson Impact Area, and the DASR Radar Site, as well as Flight Strip #2.

• Each map visually delineates areas designated for mowing, identified by green hatched patterns.
• Other features such as buildings, roadways, parking areas, and airfields are also depicted.
• Installation boundaries are indicated by red dashed lines.
• Specific impact areas and ranges are labeled within the respective maps.

This document is crucial for potential bidders to understand the geographical scope and specific locations requiring mowing services. It provides a visual representation of the areas that will need to be maintained, helping bidders assess the scale of work, potential logistical challenges, and the overall service area for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a breakdown of acreage for mowing purposes related to ranges and airfields. It details specific areas of interest, their corresponding sizes in acres, and the unit of measure.

• Areas of Interest: Includes locations such as Pope Army Airfield, Simmons Army Airfield, Mackall Army Airfield, Coleman Impact Area, MacRidge Impact Area, Manchester Impact Area, McPherson Impact Area, DASR Radar Site, and Flight Strip #2.
• Area Size: The acreage for each listed area.
• Area Unit of Measure: Consistently listed as 'AC' (Acres).
• Totals: Provides a 'Total Acreage' of 3207.47, with a breakdown of 'Airfield Acreages' (1195.07) and 'Range Acreages' (2,012.40).

This information is crucial for bidders to understand the scope of work related to mowing services. It quantifies the total area and specific sub-areas that require maintenance, directly impacting resource allocation, equipment needs, and pricing for any related contract opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for non-personal services for Range/Airfield Grass Cutting and Grounds Maintenance at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and associated locations.

• Comprehensive management, supervision, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, and transportation for grounds maintenance.

• Services include mowing, bush hogging, policing, edging, trimming, and other general grounds maintenance across approximately 3,207 acres.

• Work must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives.

• Specific tasks include grass requirements, mowing, trimming, handling damaged grounds, and policing areas.

• Grass height for Ranges and Training areas must not exceed six (6) inches during the growing season (4-week cycle) and every six to eight weeks during the limited growing season.

• Airfield grass height must be maintained between 6 and 12 inches.

• Compliance with AR 95-2 for airfields regarding safety, operational efficiency, and air traffic control.

• Performance standards are detailed in Part 8: Performance Requirements Summary, with acceptable quality levels and potential consequences for non-conformance.

• Base period of 12 months with two 12-month option years.

• Places of performance include Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield (PAAF), Camp Mackall Army Airfield (MAAF), Simmons Army Airfield (SAAF), and Range Control, North Carolina.

• Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST, excluding Federal holidays.

• Contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and services not provided by the Government.

• Strict adherence to security requirements, including personnel background checks, security plans, and training (e.g., AT Level I, iWATCH, Threat Awareness).

• Contractor personnel must be identifiable and maintain professional conduct.

• Key personnel include a Project Manager (PM) and Quality Control Manager (QCM).

• Development and submission of a Quality Control Plan (QCP) within 30 business days of contract start.

• Compliance with environmental and OSHA regulations, including safety plans and spill response.

• Specific reporting requirements for traffic flow, property damage, accidents, and spills.

• Contractor must provide a Phase In/Phase Out Plan within 10 business days of contract award.

Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The U.S. Government is seeking information to gauge interest and capabilities for comprehensive grounds and airfield maintenance services. The contractor will be responsible for providing non-personal services, including labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies, to ensure the safe and continuous operation of mission-critical infrastructure.

• Core Requirement: Recurring grass cutting, vegetation control, and groundskeeping services across approximately 3,207 acres.

• Functional Areas:

  • Airfield Maintenance: Maintaining designated airfield areas (runways, taxiways, infields) to mitigate Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and ensure safe aviation operations.
  • Training Area & Range Maintenance: Maintaining specified training ranges, impact areas, and support facilities to ensure safety, accessibility, and suitability for troop training.

• Locations: Services will be performed at Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield (AAF), Simmons Army Airfield (AAF), and Camp Mackall.

• Key Performance Objectives:

  • Airfields: Maintain grass height between 6 and 12 inches.
  • Ranges & Training Areas: Maintain grass height not to exceed 6 inches.

• Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 30, 2031.

• Anticipated NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services (size standard $9.5M).

• Previous Contract: This is a continuing need, previously fulfilled through inactive task order W900KK-24-F-0158.

• This notice is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. No proposals will be accepted at this time.

• Interested parties should provide specific information as requested in the notice to help determine capability and market research.

• The Government intends to procure this requirement on a small business set-aside basis, provided at least two qualified small businesses respond with sufficient information.

• All small businesses, including those in socioeconomic categories (8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB), are encouraged to identify their capabilities.

• Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), Performance Requirements Summary (PRS), and Technical Exhibits are attached.

• Responders should provide detailed information on firm identification, interest in competing, previous experience, commercial availability, and recommendations for structuring the contract for small business competition.