W912DW26QA006 Albeni Falls Dam (AFD) Grounds Maintenance

This contract opportunity, announced as a sources sought notice, pertains to providing comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Albeni Falls Dam Project in Oldtown, Idaho, supporting recreational and operational areas. The government is seeking qualified small business entities, including various socioeconomic categories such as 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone firms, under NAICS code 561730 with a size standard of $9.5 million. The anticipated contract will be firm-fixed price, with performance expected to span from March 2026 through September 2030, including base and multiple option years. The scope encompasses tasks such as mowing, irrigation, trimming, debris removal, and site upkeep, with detailed performance standards and inspection criteria outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement. The work locations include multiple recreation areas and facilities within the project site, with inspections conducted on-site by the Contract Performance Specialist to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The procurement process emphasizes market research to identify capable small business sources before issuing a formal solicitation. Interested firms must submit a capability statement by December 1, 2025, including company details, socioeconomic status, CAGE and UEI numbers, and interest in bidding. The statement may also include brochures and past performance information. Registration in SAM.gov is mandatory for eligibility. The contract clauses and special requirements highlight key personnel designations, security protocols such as E-Verify, safety and environmental compliance, key control procedures, accident reporting, and insurance documentation. The contract will be administered through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with work performed at designated sites, and the government will conduct inspections and accept work based on established quality standards. This notice serves as a market research tool to gauge industry capability and interest prior to the release of a formal solicitation.