Grounds Maintenance Services in Galax, VA

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey, through the W6QK Acc-Pica office, is seeking industry input via a Source Sought Notice for grounds maintenance services at the USARC/AMSA 89 125A Armory Road location in Galax, Virginia, under solicitation number W15QKN-26-Q-A095. The contract is anticipated to be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price vehicle using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable selection process, with a proposed one-year base period and four additional one-year option periods. Performance will commence within seven days of award and require routine maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, seasonal cleanups, retention pond care, and debris removal, all executed in accordance with Army Regulation AR 420-1 and other federal, state, and local regulations. Services are provided Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays, with all work subject to on-site inspection and acceptance at the Galax location. Contractors must meet stringent personnel, security, and administrative requirements, including submitting complete workforce lists within 15 days of award, ensuring all personnel are proficient in English, wear visible nametags, and maintain a professional appearance. Every employee must complete mandatory training in AT Level I Awareness, iWATCH, and OPSEC Level I within specified timeframes, with certificates submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Regional Facilities Operational Specialist. Compliance with FAR 52.204-9 for personal identity verification and background checks using NCIC-III and Terrorist Screening Database is required, alongside strict key control protocols for facility access. Performance is evaluated through a binary compliance system tied to the Performance Requirements Summary and Grounds Maintenance Inspection Checklist, where 100% completion is mandatory with no more than one valid customer complaint allowed per quarter. Invoices must be submitted exclusively through WAWF, accompanied by a fully signed checklist, and payment is contingent upon on-site acceptance. No pricing details, CLIN structures, or contract value estimates are provided in the solicitation, as this is a pre-solicitation market research action. Responses must be submitted via email by May 5, 2026, to Ronald M. Stinson, including a capability statement, past performance data, organizational information, and supporting documentation such as a draft performance work statement and site map, but no formal contract clauses or packaging requirements are outlined in the notice.