Vegetation Control and Inspection Railroad Service

Solicitation W912PB27QA002 is a non-personal services contract for the Department of Defense to provide vegetation control and inspection services for railroad infrastructure and facilities supporting U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach. The scope of work focuses on Katterbach Kaserne and Storck Barracks in Illesheim, involving the inspection and measurement of turnouts, interlocking devices, railroad crossings, and culverts, as well as comprehensive rail infrastructure walks and vegetation control for rail tracks, crossings, and daylight profiles. The contract is structured with a base period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, followed by four one-year option periods extending through December 31, 2031. The government will award a single contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating proposals on an acceptable or unacceptable rating. To be technically acceptable, the contractor must demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience in railroad vegetation control within the last eight years, with contracts totaling at least 200,000 dollars per year. Both the proposed Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager must also meet this two-year experience requirement. The total evaluated price will include the base period, all option periods, and a six-month extension option. Administrative requirements include the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic invoicing and acceptance. The contractor is required to maintain a Quality Control Plan and adhere to a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Key personnel must provide curriculum vitae, and the contractor must submit an organizational conflict of interest mitigation plan. The procurement is open to various small business categories, including HUBZone and SDVOSB, and is classified under NAICS code 488210. Proposals must be submitted in English via PDF by October 31, 2026.