USAG Ranges & Airfields Grounds Maintenance

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services for Ranges and Airfields Grounds Maintenance Services at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The acquisition is set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

The solicitation details various grounds maintenance services for USAG Ranges and Airfields, including growing season and limited growing season maintenance. Services are to be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) 5.0 and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: One twelve-month base period (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) and four twelve-month option periods.

• Option Year 1: June 1, 2027 - May 31, 2028

• Option Year 2: June 1, 2028 - May 31, 2029

• Option Year 3: June 1, 2029 - May 31, 2030

• Option Year 4: June 1, 2030 - May 31, 2031

• Offers must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist by the closing date and time.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• NAICS Code: 561730 "Landscaping Services" with a Small Business Size Standard of $9.5M.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 5-6, 2026.

• Technical questions (RFIs) must be submitted by 12:00 P.M EST on May 8, 2026.

• Offers must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 18, 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• This acquisition is set-aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• Referenced documents (Technical Exhibits and Attachments) are available on the SAM.gov website.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Range Acreage List are provided as attachments. Range Maps will be distributed at the site visit.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for comprehensive Range and Airfield Grounds Maintenance services at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and associated locations (Pope Army Airfield, Camp Mackall, Simmons Army Airfield).

• Services: Includes grass cutting, mowing, bush hogging, policing, edging, trimming, and general grounds maintenance for approximately 3,217 acres.

• Locations: Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield (PAAF), Camp Mackall (MAAF), Simmons Army Airfield (SAAF), and Range Control.

• Maintenance Schedule: Tasks are performed year-round, with increased activity during the growing season (March-October) and adjusted activities during the limited growing season (November-February).

• Grass Height: Ranges and Training areas: not to exceed 6 inches during the growing season (4-week cycle) and limited growing season (6-8 week cycle). Airfields: between 6 to 12 inches, not exceeding 12 inches.

• Mowing: Uniform height without skipping or gaps; avoid scalping, uneven mowing, and damage to trees/shrubs. Weed eaters for areas with rocks/debris. Cantonment areas require inspection and cleaning before mowing.

• Trimming: Around shrubbery, trees, signposts, poles, fences, etc., without causing damage.

• Traffic Flow: Maintain free flow of traffic; street closures over 30 minutes require 14 days' written notice to KO, emergency closures coordinated with COR/ACOR.

• Period of Performance: Base period of 12 months with four (4) 12-month option years.

• Place of Performance: Fort Bragg, Pope AAF, Camp Mackall AAF, Simmons AAF, Range Control, North Carolina.

• Hours of Operation: Generally 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Specific hours vary by location (e.g., PAAF 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM).

• Security: Homeland Security Installation Access Control Badge required. Personnel must understand, speak, read, and write English. Various security training (AT Level I, iWATCH, Counterintelligence) is mandatory.

• Personnel: U.S. Residency required for CONUS employees. Key personnel (Project Manager, Quality Control Manager) must be designated. Specific certifications and licenses are required (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

• Government Furnished: Radios for airfield operations, water, waste removal, sewer, electricity, heating. Police, fire, and emergency medical services are provided by the Government.

• Contractor Furnished: All other necessary supplies, equipment, facilities, and services.

• Deliverables: Includes traffic flow notifications, security program, training certificates, quality control plan, monthly schedule reports, and more, as detailed in the Deliverables Schedule.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides a breakdown of acreage for various range and airfield locations, likely for the purpose of defining the scope of services related to mowing or land management.

• Lists specific "Areas of Interest" including airfields (e.g., Pope Army Airfield, Simmons Army Airfield) and impact/radio sites.
• Provides the "Area Size" in acres for each location.
• Specifies the "Area Unit of Measure" as AC (acres).
• Summarizes total acreage, airfield acreage, and range acreage.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope of work. It quantifies the total area and specific sub-areas that may require services such as mowing, landscaping, or other land maintenance. Bidders should use this information to estimate resource needs, personnel, equipment, and to formulate their pricing strategy.