USAG Ranges & Airfields Grounds Maintenance

This contract is a Firm Fixed Price service requirement for comprehensive grounds and airfield maintenance across approximately 3,207 acres at Fort Bragg, Pope Army Airfield, Simmons Army Airfield, and Camp Mackall in North Carolina. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, and supplies necessary to perform recurring grass cutting, vegetation control, and groundskeeping services critical to mission readiness and installation safety. Performance standards are strictly defined by area: airfield grass must be maintained between six and twelve inches to mitigate Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard, while training ranges and impact areas must not exceed six inches to ensure visibility, reduce fire risk, and support safe troop maneuvers. Work must comply with multiple military and federal standards including AR 385-10, DA Pam 385-40, OSHA regulations, and EPA guidance, with inspections conducted on-site by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative using the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The contract includes a base year from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, and four optional one-year extensions through May 31, 2031, structured as a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable award with evaluation factors in order of importance: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with no trade-offs permitted. The contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 561730, with all offerors required to provide valid UEI and CAGE codes, represent their socioeconomic status, and affirm compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses including those related to cybersecurity, whistleblower rights, labor standards, employment eligibility, and prohibitions on certain foreign business activities. Contractors must submit a detailed staffing plan, execution plan for maintenance operations, and evidence of at least three years of relevant past performance. Key personnel, including the Project Manager and Quality Control Manager, must meet specific certifications including OSHA 40-hour and 30-hour training, respiratory protection qualification, and valid driver’s licenses, and must be available during standard duty hours. All personnel require Homeland Security Installation Access Control Badges, must be U.S. residents, and must be visibly identified through uniforms, badges, or vehicle labeling. The contractor must develop and submit a comprehensive security program within 30 days of award and adhere to strict hiring restrictions prohibiting employment of certain former government employees to prevent organizational conflicts of interest. Invoicing is mandated through Wide Area WorkFlow using specific document