Grounds Maintenance Services in Support of U. S. Army Reserve Center in Covington, VA

The United States Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the 99th Readiness Division, is seeking qualified contractors to provide grounds maintenance services at the PFC Harry J. Fridley U.S. Army Reserve Center (USARC) in Covington, Virginia. This Pre-Solicitation Notice is a Source Sought inquiry designed to identify the availability and capability of qualified sources rather than solicit formal proposals. The procuring agency is soliciting information from contractors regarding their experience with similar landscaping and grounds maintenance work, their business size classification under NAICS Code 561730 (Landscaping Services), and their capability to perform the required work as outlined in the draft Scope of Work. Interested contractors must submit responses by December 30, 2025, including company information, a confirmation of understanding and capability regarding the draft statement of work, and a capability statement not exceeding two pages detailing relevant prior experience. Responses should be emailed to Nancy Zeng, Contract Specialist, at nancy.m.civ@army.mil, and all questions regarding this notice should also be directed to Ms. Zeng via email.

The procurement carries no set-aside designation and is not currently reserved for small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, or any other socio-economic category, though the relevant small business size standard for NAICS 561730 is $9.5 million in annual revenue. No current contractor or incumbent is identified in this Source Sought Notice, and no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed at this stage. The grounds maintenance services will be provided at a 70,084 square foot facility and include mowing, edging, trimming, spring and fall cleanup, weeding, pruning, and debris removal performed approximately every 14 days during the service period of March through November. The anticipated contract structure will be firm fixed-price with a one-year base period followed by four twelve-month option periods, allowing for a potential five-year contract duration. All services must be performed during standard business hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday) with the contractor responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, materials, safety protocols, and monthly documentation including photographs and inspection checklists.