Prisoner of War (POW)/MISSING IN ACTION (MIA) Memorial Grounds Maintenance and Pond Cleaning

The contract is for the maintenance and cleaning of the Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) Memorial Grounds and adjacent pond at Building 706 on Yokota Air Base in Fussa, Japan, under solicitation FA520926Q0026. The work includes daily grounds maintenance such as mowing grass to a precise 2-inch height, edging sidewalks, trimming vegetation, removing natural and man-made debris, pest and weed control, pruning shrubs and hedges, and general cleaning of the red carpet, bridge, and pond surface. Pond maintenance requires daily skimming for debris and routine inspection and upkeep of mechanical systems including pumps, water filtration, piping, drains, and filters. The contract spans five years from September 15, 2026, through September 14, 2031, with performance divided into on-season (April through November) and off-season (December through March), each with specific work requirements outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement. The contractor must submit an annual work plan, monthly schedules, and completion reports within strict deadlines, ensuring compliance with Japanese Environmental Governing Standards, local laws, and commercial practices. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price, indefinite-quantity agreement issued as a Request for Quote, with award going to the lowest Total Evaluated Price quote that meets all requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF format by July 31, 2026, to designated email addresses. Offerors must be registered in SAM, provide their CAGE/NCAGE code, and certify compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including prohibitions on conflict of interest, whistleblower protections, antiterrorism training, safeguarding defense information, and restrictions on procurements linked to Xinjiang or the Maduro regime. Key personnel requirements mandate a certified Class 2 Landscape Management Technician as Project Manager with English proficiency and at least one certified Class 2 Gardening Technician onsite. All personnel require base access badges and flight line certification; access to restricted areas is escorted only. The use of hazardous materials including herbicides requires prior approval with Safety Data Sheets in both English and Japanese and proof of absence of lead and asbestos. Payment is processed electronically through WAWF using the Invoice 2in1 format, and the contractor must comply with EFT instructions and report all payment details. Performance will be monitored through periodic inspections and customer feedback, with strict thresholds requiring 95–9