W15QKN-26-Q-A018 Snow and Ice Removal in Bellefonte, PA

SOL #: W15QKN26QA018Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-PICA
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Bellefonte, PA

NAICS

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790)

PSC

Snow Removal/Salt Service (Also Spreading Aggregate Or Other Snow Melting Material) (S218)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 20, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 23, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 30, 2026, 4:00 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 U.S. Army, 99th Readiness Division, through ACC-PICA, is soliciting proposals for Snow and Ice Removal Services at the Bellefonte USARC in Bellefonte, PA. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. The services aim to maintain a clean and safe workplace by clearing snow and ice from various paved areas, sidewalks, and parking lots. Proposals are due by March 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive snow and ice removal services for all paved areas, sidewalks, landings, entrance ramps, driveways, and parking lots at the Bellefonte USARC (PA163). This includes plowing, sanding, salting, and de-icing. Specific areas to be cleared also include catch basins, hydrants, dumpsters, monitoring wells, and HVAC units. Snow removal from parking lots must not reduce available parking by more than 10%, and snowbanks at entrances/exits must be plowed back four feet from the curb, not exceeding three feet in height.

A detailed Snow Removal Map (PA163_SNOWREMOVALMAP_20250508.pdf) visually defines the scope, indicating approximately 57,465 square feet for plowing and 5,895 square feet for shoveling. This map is essential for bidders to understand the physical requirements and types of surfaces involved.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Solicitation
  • Notice ID: W15QKN-26-Q-A018
  • Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
  • Product Service Code: S218 (Snow Removal/Salt Service)
  • Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
  • Response Due: March 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
  • Published Date: March 18, 2026

Performance & Special Requirements

Services must adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Army Regulation 420-1, with a performance threshold of 98% and no more than one valid customer complaint per month. The contractor is responsible for quality control, and performance will be evaluated via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Invoices will require "before and after" time-stamped pictures for verification.

Key requirements include:

  • Providing all personnel, supplies, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation.
  • Notifying the COR/RFOS before commencing services and arriving on-site within two hours of notification.
  • Maintaining contact with COR/RFOS during operations and reporting completion.
  • Contractor personnel must communicate in English, maintain a neat appearance, and be identifiable.
  • Compliance with all security regulations, including background checks, OSHA, and hazardous materials management.
  • Submission of State and Federal licenses within five working days of award.
  • Completion of AT Level 1 and OPSEC training.
  • Reporting manpower data into SAM.GOV.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact TYLER BEHR at tyler.e.behr2.civ@army.mil or 609-562-4299.

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