Kadena Grounds Maintenance
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA527025QB009
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Place of performance
- Kadena Air Base Okinawa 96367 Japan
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive grounds maintenance and landscaping services for Kadena Air Base and associated installations in Okinawa, Japan. The 18th Contracting Squadron is specifically requesting sources capable of maintaining approximately 574.138 total acres across two primary service areas, with specific grass height requirements ranging from 2-4 inches for improved grounds and 4-10 inches for semi-improved grounds. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and tools to perform services including mowing, edging, trimming, debris removal, pruning, and surface drainage maintenance. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are due by 4:00 PM Japanese Standard Time on January 15, 2025, and must include a capability statement detailing the company's equipment, employee resources, and capacity to perform services within Okinawa. The government emphasizes that this is an information-gathering exercise and does not guarantee a future contract solicitation.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, meaning it is open to all qualified contractors. The performance work statements detail that services must be executed Monday through Saturday between 0600-2000 hours, excluding federal holidays, with special provisions for distinguished visitor events and tree maintenance up to 15 feet in height. The government will provide approximately 2,451 square meters of fenced contractor yard space to support operations. While no specific award value is mentioned, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant multi-year contract potential for a landscaping services provider. Contractors must demonstrate compliance with Japanese environmental and safety standards and follow professional guidelines from organizations like the Professional Grounds Management Society and Tree Care Industry Association. The maintenance areas are characterized by challenging terrain, including uneven ground, hills, and slopes, which will require specialized equipment and skilled personnel.
Notice text
I. DISCLAIMER
THIS NOTICE IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be evaluated as a proposal. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. A return response from the government regarding RFI submissions is not guaranteed. The RFI respondees are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation from future announcements or contracts. Respondents should indicate which portions of their response are propriety and should mark accordingly. NOTE: This RFI is not associated with any previous or ongoing RFPs or Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests issued by the DAF.
II. BACKGROUND
The 18th Contracting Squadron in Okinawa, Japan is seeking sources that can provide grounds maintenance and landscaping services to the entirety of Kadena Air Base.
III. SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF INTEREST
Please view both attached preformance work statements and if your company can provide the same or similar service to fufill this requirment please reach out to the POCs. Multiple areas are on uneven ground and on hills/slopes.
O&M High Visual Area has a total of 273.176 Acres with addittional areas in Kadena Air Base and Post Office at Naha in JSD:
- Improved Grounds O&M Area - 248.279 Acres - Grass Height: 2-4 Inches
- Semi-improved Grounds Area - 24.897 Acres - Grass Height: 4-10 Inches
- (Kadena Air Base) - 24.837 Acres - Grass Height 4-10 Inches
- (Post Office at Naha in JSD) - 0.060 Acres - 4-10 Inches
- Special Cuts - 40 Acres - Grass Height: Per Request
O&M Visual Area has a total of 300.962 Acres with additional areas around Kadena Air Base and Antenna site near White Beach:
- Improved Grounds O&M Area - 259.450 Acres - Grass Height: 2-4 Inches
- Semi-improved Grounds Area - 45.513 Acres - Grass Height: 4-10 Inches
- (Kadena Air Base) - 45.179 Acres - Grass Height: 4-10 Inches
- (Antenna site near White Beach) - 0.334 Acres - 4-10 Inches
- Special Cuts - 10 Acres - Grass Height: Per Request
**PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PWS FOR MAP BREAKOUT OF DIFFERENT AREAS AND LOCATIONS ON KAB**
Please provide a capability statement of your companies ability and resources to deliver and overall reach providing the type of equipment & number of employees you have within Okinawa to fulfill the service within question.
All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 4:00 PM Japanese Standard Time, on 16 January 2025. Responses will be accepted via electronic means. Please submit responses to the below POC's.:
tristan.cox@us.af.mil - ken.kuresaki.jp@us.af.mil - sandeep.chhugani.jp@us.af.mil - norie.moromizato.2.jp@us.af.mil
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