Snow and Ice Removal Services in Johnstown, PA (PA051)(PA052)(PA053) - W15QKN26QA142

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify qualified contractors capable of providing comprehensive snow and ice removal services at multiple military facilities in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, including the Johnstown Aviation Support Facility, the John P. Murtha United States Army Reserve Center, and associated outlying sites such as the Air Traffic Control Tower and Guard Shack. The requirement calls for 24/7 responsive services triggered by snow accumulation thresholds of two inches on airside areas and three inches at USARC locations, with mandatory clearance of critical infrastructure like fire hydrants, dumpsters, HVAC units, and emergency exits within two hours of notification. The contract type is anticipated to be firm-fixed priced, covering a base year with four optional 12-month periods, and will be administered on a performance-based basis, with payment tied directly to snow accumulation removed rather than labor hours. All work must comply with strict deicing standards prohibiting chloride salts and mandating the use of approved agents such as Mega-therm on concrete surfaces and Cryotech E36 LRD or Ecoway SF on airside surfaces, with equipment restricted to polyurethane-edged plows to prevent damage to tarmac and taxiways. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in performance-based snow and ice removal, particularly in military or airfield environments, and must supply detailed capability statements addressing past performance, subcontractor management, technical skills, and their ability to maintain 24/7 readiness. Small businesses are strongly encouraged to respond, with the government evaluating potential set-aside options under the Small Business Size Standard of $9 million for NAICS code 561790. Prime contractors proposing as small businesses must affirmatively explain how they will perform at least 50% of the work by cost during both base and option periods, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14. All respondents must provide current SAM registration, CAGE code, DUNS number, and clearly designate their business size and socioeconomic status—including eligibility for SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, or SDVOSB designations. The submission deadline is June 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, and responses must be emailed as a 10-page maximum document in Word or PDF format to the designated Contract Specialist. This notice is strictly for market research; no solicitation, commitment, or funding is in place, and responses are voluntary, with no