Snow and Ice Removal Services Requirement Supporting the Alleghany County Memorial U.S. Army Reserve Center in Cumberland, MD
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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 Army is soliciting proposals for Snow and Ice Removal Services at the Alleghany County Memorial U.S. Army Reserve Center (USARC) in Cumberland, MD. This requirement, set aside for Total Small Businesses, seeks to ensure a clean and safe workplace by providing comprehensive snow and ice management. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) with a base year and four option years. Proposals are due May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, supplies, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and fuel for snow and ice removal. Services include plowing, sanding, and salting of paved areas, sidewalks, landings, entrance ramps, parking lots, driveways, gates, catch basins, hydrants, and dumpsters, as detailed in the provided site map. Specific requirements include plowing to bare pavement, maintaining snowbanks under three feet, and clearing sidewalks. Services are performed only upon notification by the COR/RFOS, with a two-hour response time. Performance will be evaluated against a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), requiring 98% effectiveness in snow/ice clearing and equipment maintenance, with "before and after" time-stamped pictures for invoice verification.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 561790 (Other Services to Building and Dwellings)
- PSC: S218 (Snow Removal/Salt Services)
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base year (Sept 1, 2026 - Aug 31, 2027) and four 12-month option years, extending through August 31, 2031.
- Proposal Due: May 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible small business offeror. Technical acceptability requires demonstrating a clear ability to perform the work described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and ensure representations and certifications are current.
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Site Visit: Highly recommended, not mandatory. Dates: May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST at the USARC. Requests must be emailed to Mr. Shane Fabian (shane.e.fabian.ctr@army.mil) at least 24 hours prior.
- Submission: Electronic submission via email to nelia.shyshak.civ@army.mil and/or edward.l.sherwood4.civ@army.mil. Subject line must include solicitation number W15QKN-26-Q-A033.
- Submission Content: Signed/dated quote, completed Schedule of Services & Prices, acknowledgement of amendments, company information (name, address, CAGE code, UEI), and a technical statement confirming PWS compliance.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must review Wage Determination 2015-4289 for labor cost calculations.
- Site Map: A detailed site map (MD006_SNOWREMOVALMAP_20250902.pdf) is provided, outlining specific areas for plowing and shoveling.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Nelia Shyshak (nelia.shyshak.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Edward Sherwood (edward.l.sherwood4.civ@army.mil)