Airfield Sweeper Service

Solicitation W91GF5-09-R-8080, issued by the Department of Defense under the W6GZ Ele Rcc Balad agency, seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive airfield sweeping services at Joint Base Balad in Iraq. The primary objective is the removal and prevention of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) from airfield pavements to ensure aviation safety. The contractor is responsible for providing the necessary personnel, supervision, and labor to operate government-provided sweepers on a 24/7 basis, adhering strictly to FAA, ICAO, and DoD standards. All US citizen employees must maintain Secret security clearances, and the contractor must provide Defense Base Act insurance. The contract structure includes a base period from May 1, 2009, to April 30, 2010, with two subsequent option periods. Operations are governed by Balad Air Base Instruction 11-250, which defines priority areas, radio communication protocols, and retrieval procedures coordinated through AMOPS. Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) utilizing a Performance Based Service Contract framework. This oversight includes 100 percent inspections, random monitoring, and a Performance Requirements Matrix to evaluate work schedules, safety compliance, and equipment maintenance.