Grounds Maintenance Services Fort Sill Commissary
Overview
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PSC
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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 Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is soliciting quotes for Grounds Maintenance Services at the Fort Sill Commissary, Fort Sill, OK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Price requirements contract. The services aim to ensure a professional, clean, and safe landscape environment in compliance with environmental regulations. Quotes are due by May 26, 2026, at 3 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The comprehensive grounds maintenance services include:
- Routine Grounds Maintenance: Mowing to a uniform 3-inch height, neat edging, trimming, and removal of clippings and debris from walkways and drains.
- Annual Mulching: Preparation of beds and application of a uniform layer of approved mulch.
- Seasonal Shrub Pruning: Pruning ornamental shrubs and bushes to maintain shape and health (excluding mature trees).
- Pesticide & Fertilizer Application: Scheduled application of government-approved, non-toxic, environmentally safe chemicals to prevent weeds, insects, and turf diseases. MSDS must be on-site, and chemical lists approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to application.
- Quick Response Service: Targeted maintenance for VIP visits or special events, requiring a 48-72 hour response time and a maximum of 8 labor hours per event.
- Environmental Compliance: Strict adherence to Fort Sill's environmental protocols, including no grass clippings, leaves, mulch, or chemical runoff into storm drains; all yard waste to be collected and disposed of off-site or at a designated base facility. Adherence to seasonal water restrictions and reporting of irrigation system issues. Specific measurements for Area 1719 include 3,776.77 linear feet of edging/trimming and 200 linear feet of hedging.
Performance Standards & Quality Assurance
Performance will be evaluated via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) with Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs):
- Routine Grounds Maintenance: No more than two (2) valid defects per month.
- Mulching & Shrub Pruning: Zero (0) defects; work must be completed exactly as scheduled.
- Chemical Application: Zero (0) safety or environmental violations.
- Quick Response Service: 100% compliance with response time and labor hour constraints.
- Storm Water / Environmental Compliance: Zero (0) environmental violations. Surveillance methods include periodic inspections (minimum twice monthly), 100% inspections for specific tasks, customer complaint investigation, and documentation review. Remedies for non-performance include re-performance within 24 hours, Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDR) or Corrective Action Requests (CAR), and potential contractual actions.
Contract Details & Submission
- Contract Type: Single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) requirements contract.
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) and four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Place of Performance: Fort Sill Commissary, 1719 Macomb Road, Fort Sill, OK 73503.
- Submission Deadline: May 26, 2026, 3 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to the points of contact.
- Required Submissions: Technical Capability Statement (max 5 pages), Past Performance information (2-5 contracts), and completed pricing for all CLINs.
Evaluation Factors
Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. The Government intends to award to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the lowest total evaluated price and is determined to be technically acceptable. No tradeoffs will be made. The evaluation process involves ranking quotes by price, then evaluating the lowest-priced quote for technical and past performance. If unacceptable, the next lowest-priced quote will be evaluated.
Additional Notes
A site visit is highly recommended. Interested parties should contact the Store Director at the Fort Sill Commissary to schedule a walk-through.