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The Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Jackson is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of providing artificial turf field maintenance services across fifteen fields located on the installation in Columbia, South Carolina. This RFI, identified by solicitation number PANMCC-26-P-0000046668 and classified under NAICS code 561730, is strictly for planning and acquisition strategy development and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or bind the Government to any future contract award. Respondents are required to submit only company name, CAGE code, UEI, point of contact details, and a capability statement, with all costs associated with responding borne entirely by the respondent. Proprietary information must be clearly and minimally marked, and no classified information may be included. Foreign-owned, controlled, or influenced firms should be aware that security restrictions may limit future participation. The Government intends to use responses to refine performance specifications and Statement of Work requirements for a future contract, which will involve bi-annual scheduled maintenance and unscheduled emergency repairs to ensure the safety, usability, and integrity of the turf fields that have previously lacked routine upkeep due to funding constraints. The future contract will require the contractor to furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform comprehensive turf field grooming, cleaning, disinfection, and minor repairs using specialized synthetic turf cleaners and disinfectant solutions. Maintenance will occur on the second week of every six months, with emergency services activated upon government notification. Contractors must also submit detailed inspection worksheets, cleaning reports, and quality control analyses on a recurring basis via electronic submission using Microsoft Word or PowerPoint 2013. Performance will be measured against a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) based on the Performance Requirements Summary, and contractors must develop a Quality Control Plan within 30 days of contract award, subject to government review and approval. Key personnel requirements include a Program/Contract Manager and Alternate, a Quality Control Manager with five years’ experience, a Systems Administrator with five years’ experience, and all employees must maintain current IAT Level I certification. Contractor personnel must hold an active interim security clearance in DISS at the time of proposal submission and throughout contract performance, adhere to Army physical security standards, follow OPSEC protocols, and manage Government-issued keys under a security plan integrated with the QCP. Although the work is unclassified and a DD Form 254 is not required, compliance with FAR
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Place of Performance
Columbia, SC, 29207, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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1. Purpose
The Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Jackson is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Turf Field Maintenance.
This Request for Information (RFI) is not a solicitation for proposals, quotations, white papers, or solutions, and it does not obligate the Government to acquire any products or services. This RFI is issued solely for planning and market research purposes.
The purpose of this RFI is to obtain information, conduct market research, assess technical viability, and explore industry capabilities to inform future requirements and acquisition strategies for the Turf Field Maintenance effort described below. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only.
All costs incurred in responding to this RFI are solely at the respondent’s expense. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submitting a response to this announcement or from the Government’s use of any information submitted.
Information provided by industry will support the Government in requirements prioritization, acquisition strategy development, and the refinement of the Statement of Work/Statement of Objectives and performance specifications.
Interested parties are responsible for properly marking proprietary or competition‑sensitive information contained in their response. Proprietary information, if any, shall be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend to firms, agencies, or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the marking legend.
RESPONDENTS MUST NOT INCLUDE CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE TO THIS RFI.
Foreign‑owned, controlled, or influenced firms are advised that security restrictions may apply and may preclude their participation in future phases of this effort.
2. Background
The artificial turf fields have not received routine maintenance since installation due to funding constraints. Without preventive maintenance, the turf fields may deteriorate, creating unsafe conditions that can increase injuries and limit the ability for Soldiers to conduct their Army Physical Fitness test. This contract is critical to sustaining the installation infrastructure and ensuring the fields remain safe, operational, and available to support Soldiers training and mission readiness at Fort Jackson.
3. Required Capabilities
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform turf field grooming, maintenance, and minor repair services. Scheduled maintenance services shall be performed bi-annually (two – times per year) to maintain proper turf condition and performance. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. In addition, the scope below will consist of further details for the maintenance service provided by the contractor. The Contractor will perform unscheduled maintenance on an emergency basis when notified by the Government and perform repairs as required to correct deficiencies that may impact the safety, usability or integrity of the turf fields.
4. Requested Submission Format
Vendors shall submit:
- Company name, CAGE code, UEI
- Point of contact information
- Capability statement
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