HOODS & DUCTS CLEANING SERVICES at Aviano and Ghedi Air Bases, Italy

The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa has issued a solicitation for commercial kitchen hoods and ducts cleaning services at Aviano and Ghedi Air Bases in Italy. This firm-fixed-price contract will ensure maximum cleanliness and functionality of commercial kitchen hood and duct exhaust systems, with a critical focus on preventing kitchen fires associated with grease residue, and must comply with NFPA 96 standards, Air Force Instruction 91-203, and Italian safety regulations. The contractor must provide all management, supervision, tools, supplies, equipment, vehicles, and qualified personnel to perform comprehensive cleaning of entire extraction systems across multiple dining facilities, fire stations, youth centers, and food service establishments. The government will evaluate quotes based on three criteria: technical capability, prior experience, and price, with the intent to select the most advantageous offer that provides benefit exceeding minimum standards. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 30, 2025, and quotes are due by August 18, 2025, with electronic submission required including System for Award Management registration and Italian Chamber of Commerce certification.

This solicitation is unrestricted with no set-aside designation for small businesses, operating under NAICS code 561790 for Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings. The contract includes a base period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2030, plus a possible six-month extension period. The workload encompasses 118 total cleanings annually across both locations, with Aviano Air Base requiring 116 units per year and Ghedi Air Base requiring 2 units per year, with cleaning frequencies ranging from monthly to annual depending on specific facility requirements. Pricing must be denominated in Euros at an exchange rate of 0.9249, with prices excluding I.V.A. Tax for Italian vendors. The contract will be performed at multiple facilities across both air bases, including dining halls, fire stations, youth centers, child development centers, clubs, and various food service areas including Popeyes, Anthony's, Burger King, and Taco Bell locations.