Landscaping and Snow Removal in Windsor Locks, CT
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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 number 697DCK-26-R-00287. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under the NAICS code 561730, with a size standard of $9.5 million in annual revenue. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price, five-year arrangement consisting of a base year and four option years, beginning November 1, 2026, and extending through October 31, 2031, with the possibility of a six-month extension under specific conditions. Landscaping services cover approximately 120,000 square feet, including 75,000 square feet of grass and 45,000 square feet of paved areas, with seasonal tasks such as spring cleanup, weed control, mulching, and reseeding performed from April through September. Snow removal services require operations to commence within two hours of three inches of snow accumulation, with strict clearance standards for fire hydrants and sign floodlights, and must be performed using equipment meeting minimum specifications including a five-ton capacity snow plow with a seven-foot blade. Pricing is submitted separately for landscaping (monthly rates during active season) and snow removal (tiered by snow depth and sanding needs), with all bids evaluated on a lowest priced, technically acceptable basis. Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier and must certify compliance with all representations, including debarment status, electronic invoicing capability, and adherence to hazardous materials handling requirements per FED-STD-313 and 29 CFR 1910.1200(g). Proposals must include three past performance references with similar scope, supported by three completed Customer Satisfaction Surveys submitted directly to the Contracting Officer, and demonstrate past experience through three comparable contracts within the last five years. Key personnel must be identified, and contractors must comply with FAA Order 1600.1F for personnel security and FAA Order 1240.13 for export control reviews. All contractor employees may be subject to background checks and facility access restrictions, including PIV card issuance limitations. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 3:00 PM EST on July 24, 2026, to
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Windsor Locks, CT, 06096, USASet-Aside
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for Landscaping and Snow Removal services at the Bradley Air Traffic Control Tower in Windsor Locks, CT.
All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the attached SIR/request for Proposal (and attachments). It is anticipated that a stand-alone contract with firm fixed-Price pricing arrangement will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 561730. The business size standard for this NAICS is $9.5M.
This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.
Contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM,) www.sam.gov on the date established for receipt of offers. Reference AMS Clause 3.3.1-33, paragraph (d), "if the offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror."
The FAA reserves the right to review and verify each offerors program eligibility. Potential offerors should note that the FAA reserves the right to communicate with one or more offerors at any time during the SIR process. This SIR/RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of proposals.
Please read the entire solicitation for information regarding evaluation factors for award, site visit information, question due dates, and closing date of the solicitation.
Submit all questions by e-mail to stephanie.pfeiff@faa.gov no later than July 10, 2026 at 3 PM EST. Telephone questions will not be accepted. Mark all emails with solicitation no. 697DCK-26-R-00287. Any responses received after the time specified may not be considered in accordance with AMS provision 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals, incorporated by reference in the solicitation. If all requested information is not furnished, the vendor's response may be determined ineligible.
Note: The FAR references cited in SAM.gov are not applicable to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the FAA has its own policies and guidance referenced in the Acquisition Management System (AMS).