Base Operations (BASEOPs) Fort Benning, Georgia and Alabama

SOL #: W5168W25RA016Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QM MICC-FDO FT SAM HOUSTON
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-0000, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Benning, GA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

Facilities Operations Support Services (S216)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 2, 2025
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Last Updated
Apr 2, 2026
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Response Deadline
Apr 16, 2025, 5:01 PM

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 Army is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing Base Operations (BASEOPs) Support Services for the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Benning, Georgia, and Alabama. This market research aims to gather information on industry capabilities and structure future contract requirements. Responses to the Sources Sought are due by April 16, 2025.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for non-personal base operations support services, including Facilities Maintenance Instruction, Grounds Maintenance, Vertical and Horizontal Facilities Maintenance, Cemetery Operations, Heating and Cooling services, Water services, and Wastewater services. The contractor will be expected to provide flexible, efficient, and cost-effective performance-based services, emphasizing innovation and commercial best practices. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines detailed requirements for Real Property Maintenance and Services, including Work Management (using ArMA and GFEBS), Common Levels of Service (CLS), Periodic Inspections, and Environmental Compliance.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • NAICS: 561210, Facilities Support Services ($47M size standard)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Response Due: April 16, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
  • Published: April 2, 2026 (Date of latest update to the notice)

Submission Requirements

Interested businesses must submit a capability statement package (max 30 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font) electronically to Jonathon Hecker (jonathon.r.hecker.civ@army.mil) and Samuel Colton (samuel.j.colton.civ@army.mil). Email attachments cannot exceed 9MB, and zipped files are not accepted. The email subject line must include the firm's name and "Response to the Sources Sought Notice for BASOPS Fort Benning, Georgia, and Alabama, W5168W25R0001."

Information Requested

Respondents should provide:

  • Company profile (name, POC, phone, email, employees, annual revenue, CAGE, DUNS, small business certification status).
  • Identification of fundamental tasks for successful base operations and primary tasks for determining minimum capability.
  • Interest in competing as a prime, including details on any proposed Joint Ventures or teaming arrangements.
  • Specific experience in base operations support services (prime or subcontractor, services provided, facilities involved).
  • Percentage of work to be performed by the small business prime and similarly situated entities (per FAR 52.219-14).
  • Type(s)/certifications(s) of proposed subcontractors.
  • Information on financial capacity.
  • Suggestions on how to best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
  • Identification of any conditions that may unnecessarily restrict competition.

Additional Notes

This is a Sources Sought Notice for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to issue one. The original Sources Sought notice, with a response deadline of April 16, 2025, was issued prior to the latest update. The latest update, dated April 2, 2026, indicates that the solicitation for this requirement is anticipated to be released within 30 to 60 days from that date, and will include site visit information. No response is requested or required for these updates. The Government previously contracted these services under W911SF19C0024, with a bridge contract W911SF25CA004 in place.

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Jonathon HeckerPRIMARY
Mike J. VicorySECONDARY

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