Landscaping and Snow Removal in Windsor Locks, CT

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a small business contractor to provide landscaping and snow removal services at the Bradley Air Traffic Control Tower in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, under solicitation 697DCK-26-R-00287. The requirement is set aside entirely for small businesses, with the NAICS code 561730 and a size standard of $9.5 million in annual receipts. The contract is expected to be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis with a base year running from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extensions, making the total potential contract duration five years. Landscaping services cover approximately 120,000 square feet, including grass and paved areas, and require spring cleanup, weed control, mulching, and reseeding from April through September each year. Snow removal services demand response within two hours of three inches of accumulation, with mandatory clearing of six-foot radii around fire hydrants and three-foot radii around sign floodlights, using equipment with a minimum five-ton capacity and seven-foot blade width. All work must adhere to the detailed Statements of Work attached to the solicitation, including specific performance standards and minimum equipment requirements. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Stephanie Pfeiff at stephanie.pfeiff@faa.gov no later than July 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST, with all questions submitted by July 10, 2026, at the same time. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier prior to submission and maintain registration throughout the contract lifecycle. Proposals are evaluated using a lowest-priced, technically acceptable method, with past experience and past performance serving as pass/fail gates: offerors must submit at least three similar contracts completed within the last five years and at least three customer satisfaction surveys from third parties, all received by the deadline with an average rating of “Good” or higher. Contractors must demonstrate key personnel, carry liability insurance meeting FAA standards, and ensure personnel comply with FAA security orders including background checks and export control reviews. Electronic invoicing via the Delphi portal and authentication through www.login.gov is mandatory, and payment will be processed by electronic funds transfer using SAM data. The contractor must also submit a Continuity of Contract Performance Plan within ten days of award, detailing procedures for maintaining operations