Weed Abatement Services at Edwards AFB
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for Weed Abatement Services at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA930226Q0021) seeks a contractor for one base year and four one-year option periods. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Proposals are due March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive weed abatement and power washing services for specific areas at Edwards AFB, CA, including buildings 1020, 1022A, and 1040, and their parking perimeters. Key services include:
- Initial Clean-Up: Removal of weeds, grasses, trash, and debris.
- Power Washing: Cleaning of front lobby windows, "Mesh" window protectors, main entry walkways, and pathways, including bird waste removal.
- Chemical Weed Inhibitor Application: Coordination and application of approved chemical inhibitors, requiring a current CA Department of Pesticide Regulation Pest Control Business License and Pest Control Operators License.
- Quarterly Follow-Up Services: A minimum of four follow-up services annually, encompassing both weed abatement and power washing. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and supplies, and must submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals used.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0021
- Duration: One base year (~March 23, 2026 – March 22, 2027) plus four one-year option periods. Initial clean-up must be completed within 30 days of contract award.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 561730 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services) with a $9,500,000 size standard.
- Place of Performance: 20/40 Hoglan Ave, Edwards AFB, CA (Bldgs 1020, 1022A, 1040).
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit RSVP Due: March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT. Email both Carmen Barahona (carmen.barahona@us.af.mil) and Karla Vazquez (karla_lizette.vazquez_montes@us.af.mil). PII for base access will be submitted via DoD Safe link.
- Site Visit: March 13, 2026, 9:00 AM PDT.
- Questions Due: March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT to carmen.barahona@us.af.mil.
- Offer Due Date: March 17, 2026, 2:00 PM PST.
- Submission: Offers must be emailed to both carmen.barahona@us.af.mil AND karla_lizette.vazquez_montes@us.af.mil. No late submissions will be accepted.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quotation. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Assessment for reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability: A pass/fail evaluation requiring offerors to clearly demonstrate their ability to provide all services specified in the Statement of Work. Failure to provide a full response will result in an unresponsive rating. The Service Contract Act Wage Determination (WD 2015-5603) for Kern County, CA, applies, detailing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Additional Information
Contractor employees will be subject to criminal history background checks and require base access via AFMC Form 496. Compliance with all base security regulations, including Real ID and Antiterrorism Awareness Level I training, is mandatory.