Rota IAP Airfield Ramp Clearing Services

Pacific Air Forces seeks contractor support to provide airfield ramp clearing and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) mitigation services at Rota International Airport, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, with proposals due May 21, 2026. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services).

Place of performance is Rota, CNMI. The contractor shall clear a maximum of 200,000 square feet of ramp area, including vegetation control (grass, weeds, and overgrowth) and debris removal, ensuring the airfield remains safe for aircraft operations in accordance with local airport rules and the Statement of Work. All clearing operations must be 100% complete and ready for Government inspection no later than June 10, 2026. The period of performance window is May 25 through June 10, 2026, with the Government not mandating a specific start date within that window; formal Government inspection and final acceptance is scheduled for approximately June 15, 2026.

The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supplies, transportation, and supervision. Work occurs during standard hours 0700 to 1700, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to accommodate fluctuating flight schedules as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative or Airfield Management. The contractor must obtain all necessary airfield access, permits, licenses, and vehicle certifications prior to work commencement and submit a detailed work schedule for approval before Notice to Proceed issuance. Service Contract Labor Standards apply (Wage Determination 15-5693). The contractor must comply with OSHA standards and applicable federal, state, local, and DoD environmental regulations, obtain written approval before applying chemicals or herbicides, assume full responsibility for spill containment and cleanup, manage debris and vegetation disposal at licensed off-base commercial facilities, and repair any Government property damage at no additional cost. Deficiencies identified during inspection must be corrected within 48 hours of notice.

Payment is processed via Government Purchase Card or Wide Area Workflow; all transaction fees or administrative costs associated with these payment methods shall be included in the quoted price. Pricing is firm fixed price. Small business limitations on subcontracting are 50% for services. Joshua Pickering is the contracting officer (joshua.pickering.3@us.af.mil; 843-963-7252).