RFI: USAFA Farish Recreation Area Summer Caretaker Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA700026Q0325
- Agency
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Air Force Academy
Headquarters Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 721211 RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds
- Place of performance
- Woodland Park, Colorado 80863, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force Academy's 10th Force Support Squadron is seeking a contractor to provide summer caretaker services for the Farish Recreation Area, a government-owned recreational lodging facility located in Woodland Park, Colorado. This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals. The contractor must provide after-hours surveillance, security, and guest support services during non-business hours from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM daily throughout the May through October season. Key qualifications include the ability to pass a background check and drug test, current CPR and First Aid certification, a valid driver's license, and demonstrated experience in customer service, security, and facility management. The contractor must also possess the physical capability to patrol uneven terrain in various weather conditions and provide their own RV and personal vehicle. The sources sought notice was posted on March 25, 2026, with a response deadline of March 30, 2026. While the notice does not specify formal evaluation criteria, the government is assessing the availability and adequacy of potential sources capable of meeting the comprehensive Performance Work Statement requirements.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and identifies no current incumbents in the sources sought notice. The contract is structured as a one six-month base year (May 1 through October 18, 2026) with two optional renewal years, indicating a potential three-year total period of performance. No award value or budget range is disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. The contractor will be responsible for providing their own suitable RV for on-site residency, a personal vehicle for transportation, and liability insurance, while the government furnishes the RV site with utilities, grounds maintenance equipment access, and necessary checklists. Performance standards include completing 95 percent of daily facility checks on time, responding to 100 percent of emergencies immediately, and maintaining professional conduct throughout the contract period. The classified NAICS code is 721211 (RV Parks and Campgrounds), with the PSC code M1PA (Operation of Recreation Facilities—Non-Building).
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for a non-personal services contract for a Summer Caretaker at the Farish Recreation Area. The Government is seeking to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
Description of Requirement:
The 10th Force Support Squadron requires a contractor to provide after-hours surveillance, security, and guest support for the Farish Recreation Area, a government-owned recreational lodging facility in Woodland Park, CO. The contractor will live on-site in a contractor-provided RV and serve as the on-site security and customer service presence during non-business hours (6:00 PM to 8:00 AM daily) from May through October. The contractor will serve as the initial on-site responder for emergencies and maintenance issues. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for detailed information on the required duties and responsibilities.
Required Capabilities:
The ideal respondent must possess the ability to provide a qualified individual who can meet all requirements of the PWS, including:
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The ability to pass a background check and drug test.
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Possession of current CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver's license.
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Providing their own suitable RV and personal vehicle.
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The physical capability to patrol uneven terrain in various weather conditions.
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Demonstrated experience in customer service, security, and/or facility management.
Estimated Period of Performance: One six-month base period, with two six-month option periods. See PWS for details on dates.
Requested from Vendors: Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement that addresses the following.
- Company Name and Address
- Point of Contact (name/phone/email)
- A brief description of your company's capabilities and experience as they relate to the requirements described in the attached PWS.
- Provide up to three (3) examples of recent and relevant projects performed within the last five years that are of a similar scope, size, and complexity.
- Confirm your ability to meet all key requirements, including providing a qualified individual, a suitable RV, and meeting all certification/background check standards.
Email your questions and responses to tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil by March 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS - Farish Summer Caretaker Services.pdf |
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