Sources Sought - FY26 SOS Grounds Maintenance

The 42nd Contracting Squadron at Maxwell AFB, Alabama is conducting market research under solicitation FA330026RFI0010 to assess industry capabilities for comprehensive turf maintenance services at the SOS Outdoor Classrooms in Montgomery, Alabama. This sources sought notice, posted on June 22, 2026 with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, seeks input from potential vendors to determine the availability of qualified sources and evaluate the feasibility of using a Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) for future procurement. Although no award will be made from this action, respondents are required to provide detailed company information including name, address, point of contact, business size classification such as small, woman-owned, Hub Zone, or large business, and the applicable NAICS code 561730 for grounds maintenance services. Vendors must also indicate whether they can fulfill the requirements through an existing GWAC and provide the associated schedule number if applicable. The associated draft Performance Work Statement outlines scope requiring full labor, equipment, materials, and supervision for maintaining approximately 21.2 acres of Bermuda grass turf across 11 athletic fields and surrounding borders, including monthly herbicide and pesticide applications, biannual fertilization and mechanical slicing with sand topdressing, winter rye overseeding, and prompt repair of bare or depressed areas exceeding specified thresholds. Contractors must ensure irrigation systems are routinely inspected and maintained and adhere to quality standards established by the Professional Grounds Management Society, National Arborist Association, American Society of Landscape Architects, and local county extension offices. Performance will be evaluated under Air Force Instruction 63-124 through a formal quality assurance program with government-led inspections and monthly performance meetings documented in signed minutes. Contractors must comply with extensive security protocols including base access controls, vehicle pass requirements, and adherence to Air Force and Department of Defense regulations governing conduct, safety, environmental standards, and personnel ethics. All personnel must obtain base identification, wear professional attire, and coordinate daily with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Additionally, contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration for labor hour reporting, submit annual work schedules within ten days of award, and follow federal holiday exceptions while ensuring continuous service even during military personnel absences. This market research aims to inform a future acquisition strategy focused on delivering safe, high-quality turf maintenance in a secure military environment.