USAFA Farish Recreation Area Summer Caretaker Services

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA700026Q0032
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Woodland Park, Colorado 80863, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The 10th Force Support Squadron at the United States Air Force Academy is soliciting non-personal services for a summer caretaker position at the Farish Recreation Area in Woodland Park, Colorado. This Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) procurement does not utilize federal appropriated funds and is instead supported by military community fees and charges. The contractor must provide surveillance, security, and after-hours guest support services, including conducting twice-daily facility checks, enforcing guest compliance with regulations, providing late check-in assistance, and responding to emergencies. Key qualifications include a minimum age of 18, valid driver's license, current CPR and First Aid certification, a local background check, negative drug screening, and the ability to reside on-site in a contractor-provided RV throughout the contract period. The solicitation will be evaluated on a best-value basis using three factors: Technical capability (two-page questionnaire and resume), Past Performance (information on up to three similar contracts completed within the last ten years), and Price (firm-fixed-price schedule). Questions were due by April 7, 2026, and quotes must be submitted electronically by 3:00 p.m. MDT on April 13, 2026.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and represents a renewal opportunity, as the previous incumbent contractor held award number FA700022C0019. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price award with a Base Year period of May 1 through October 18, 2026, and two optional one-year extension periods (May 1–October 17, 2027 and May 1–October 15, 2028). The Farish Recreation Area comprises a 650-acre campground at 9,200 feet elevation with a peak capacity of 204 overnight guests across 12 campsites, 9 camper cabins, 4 RV sites, 1 barn, 6 duplex cabins, 4 lodge rooms, and 1 cottage. The Government will provide a 50-foot RV site with water, sewage, and electrical hookups at no cost; the contractor must furnish their own mobile home or RV, personal vehicle, and liability insurance. Performance thresholds include completing 95 percent of daily facility checks on time, maintaining 95 percent compliance with manager check-in requirements, and responding to 100 percent of emergency situations immediately with notification to management within 12 hours.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

Amendment 1 accomplishes the following:

  1. Replaces "Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement" dated 30 Mar 2026 with "Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement (8 Apr 26)." The purpose of this revision is to incorporate clarifications based on quoter questions. Key changes include:
    • Adding facility capacity details (Section 1.1)
    • Explicity stating the on-site residency requirement (Section 2.2)
    • Defining contractor responsibility for personal equipment (Section 2.2)
    • Updating the Service Summary Table (Section 7.1)
  2. Adds "Attachment 5 - Questions and Answers" which provides the Government's official response to all questions received. 
  3. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. The due date for quotes is not extended.
  4. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment with their quote submission.
     

PART I - REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION
The 10th Force Support Squadron (10 FSS) requires non-personal services for a summer caretaker at the Farish Recreation Area located at 12005 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park, CO 80863. This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) procurement and is therefore subject to the guidance of the Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 64-119, NAF Contracting Procedures. It does not obligate appropriated funds of the United States Government. Non-appropriated funds are generated by the military community through the sale of goods and services and the collection of fees and charges for participation in military community programs. This purchase DOES NOT involve federal tax dollars.

Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide non-personal services for the surveillance, security, and after-hours guest support for the Farish Recreation Area. Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting routine checks of facilities, ensuring guest compliance with regulations, providing after-hours check-in support, and providing initial response and notification for emergencies. The complete and detailed requirements for this effort are specified in Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement.

Period of Performance (PoP)
The contract will be for one Base Year with the possibility of two (2) one-year Option Years.
     • Base Year PoP: 1 May 2026 – 18 October 2026
     • Option Year 1 PoP: 1 May 2027 – 17 October 2027
     • Option Year 2 PoP: 1 May 2028 – 15 October 2028

Government-Furnished Property and Support
The Government will provide one (1) RV site (50-foot pad) with water, sewage, and electrical hookups at no cost to the contractor for the duration of the contract, as well as other support outlined in Section 5.2 of the performance work statement (PWS).

Contractor-Furnished Property
The contractor will provide, at their own expense, a suitable mobile home or Recreational Vehicle (RV) for living, a personal vehicle, and liability insurance as detailed in Section 2.2 of the PWS.

PART 2 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Quote Submission

All quotes must be submitted electronically to: tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil
Quotes are due by 3:00 p.m. MDT on April 13, 2026.
Late quotes may not be considered.

Any questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted electronically to: tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 7 April 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MDT.

Quote Package
Offerors shall submit a complete quote package consisting of three (3) parts:
Factor 1- Technical, Factor 2 - Past Performance, and Factor 3 - Price.

Factor 1 – Technical: 
Offerors will ensure their submissions in this part do not contain any pricing information. 

  1. Technical Subfactor 1:  Questionnaire
    Provide a written response (not to exceed 2 pages) to the questions listed below. Your responses should demonstrate your understanding of the PWS and your proposed approach to the work.
  • Question 1: 
    Describe your step-by-step process for handling an after-hours guest disturbance, such as a noise complaint. Explain how you would balance providing good customer service with the need to enforce facility rules.
     
  • Question 2: 
    Describe what a typical security and surveillance round of the Farish Recreation Area would entail for you. What specific things would you be looking for to ensure the safety and security of the guests and facilities?

       2. Technical Subfactor 2:  Resume
            Provide a resume detailing your experience, particularly as it relates to the PWS.

Factor 2 - Past Performance:

  1. Provide information for up to three (3) contracts for similar services completed within the last 10 years.
     
  2. For each reference, include:
    • Name of the facility/company
    • Period of performance
    • Brief description of the work performed
    • A point of contact with their current phone number and email address.

Factor 3 – Price: 
Offerors shall complete the pricing schedule at Attachment 2 - Pricing Schedule Worksheet. The quoted price should be a firm-fixed-price for the base year and each option year. Prices must be rounded to the nearest whole number.

PART 3 - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Award Basis
The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to provide the best value to the Government.

Evaluation Method: Comparative Evaluation
By submission of its quote, the offeror agrees to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions and technical requirements. Failure to adhere to all solicitation requirements may result in an offer being determined unacceptable and ineligible for further evaluation. The evaluation process follows:

The Government may perform a comparative evaluation of quotes (comparing vendors to each other) to select the contractor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award to a higher-priced offeror if it is determined that the additional technical merit or superior past performance of that quote outweighs the price difference.

Step 1:  Upon receipt of quotes, the Government will evaluate each vendor, factor by factor, and document the noteworthy observations for each vendor for the non-price factor(s).

Step 2:  After evaluating all quotes for one factor, the Government will determine which quote to be the most advantageous

Step 3:  The Government will continue evaluating the remaining non-price factors repeating steps 1 and 2 above.

Step 4:  Lastly, the Government will perform a tradeoff of all factors, to include price, to select the overall best value to the Government.

Update #1 ·

PART I - REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION
The 10th Force Support Squadron (10 FSS) requires non-personal services for a summer caretaker at the Farish Recreation Area located at 12005 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park, CO 80863. This is a Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) procurement and is therefore subject to the guidance of the Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 64-119, NAF Contracting Procedures. It does not obligate appropriated funds of the United States Government. Non-appropriated funds are generated by the military community through the sale of goods and services and the collection of fees and charges for participation in military community programs. This purchase DOES NOT involve federal tax dollars.

Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide non-personal services for the surveillance, security, and after-hours guest support for the Farish Recreation Area. Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting routine checks of facilities, ensuring guest compliance with regulations, providing after-hours check-in support, and providing initial response and notification for emergencies. The complete and detailed requirements for this effort are specified in Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement.

Period of Performance (PoP)
The contract will be for one Base Year with the possibility of two (2) one-year Option Years.
     • Base Year PoP: 1 May 2026 – 18 October 2026
     • Option Year 1 PoP: 1 May 2027 – 17 October 2027
     • Option Year 2 PoP: 1 May 2028 – 15 October 2028

Government-Furnished Property and Support
The Government will provide one (1) RV site (50-foot pad) with water, sewage, and electrical hookups at no cost to the contractor for the duration of the contract, as well as other support outlined in Section 5.2 of the performance work statement (PWS).

Contractor-Furnished Property
The contractor will provide, at their own expense, a suitable mobile home or Recreational Vehicle (RV) for living, a personal vehicle, and liability insurance as detailed in Section 2.2 of the PWS.

PART 2 - INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Quote Submission

All quotes must be submitted electronically to: tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil
Quotes are due by 3:00 p.m. MDT on April 13, 2026.
Late quotes may not be considered.

Any questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted electronically to: tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 7 April 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MDT.

Quote Package
Offerors shall submit a complete quote package consisting of three (3) parts:
Factor 1- Technical, Factor 2 - Past Performance, and Factor 3 - Price.

Factor 1 – Technical: 
Offerors will ensure their submissions in this part do not contain any pricing information. 

  1. Technical Subfactor 1:  Questionnaire
    Provide a written response (not to exceed 2 pages) to the questions listed below. Your responses should demonstrate your understanding of the PWS and your proposed approach to the work.
  • Question 1: 
    Describe your step-by-step process for handling an after-hours guest disturbance, such as a noise complaint. Explain how you would balance providing good customer service with the need to enforce facility rules.
     
  • Question 2: 
    Describe what a typical security and surveillance round of the Farish Recreation Area would entail for you. What specific things would you be looking for to ensure the safety and security of the guests and facilities?

       2. Technical Subfactor 2:  Resume
            Provide a resume detailing your experience, particularly as it relates to the PWS.

Factor 2 - Past Performance:

  1. Provide information for up to three (3) contracts for similar services completed within the last 10 years.
     
  2. For each reference, include:
    • Name of the facility/company
    • Period of performance
    • Brief description of the work performed
    • A point of contact with their current phone number and email address.

Factor 3 – Price: 
Offerors shall complete the pricing schedule at Attachment 2 - Pricing Schedule Worksheet. The quoted price should be a firm-fixed-price for the base year and each option year. Prices must be rounded to the nearest whole number.

PART 3 - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Award Basis
The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to provide the best value to the Government.

Evaluation Method: Comparative Evaluation
By submission of its quote, the offeror agrees to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions and technical requirements. Failure to adhere to all solicitation requirements may result in an offer being determined unacceptable and ineligible for further evaluation. The evaluation process follows:

The Government may perform a comparative evaluation of quotes (comparing vendors to each other) to select the contractor that is best suited and provides the best value, considering the evaluation factors in this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award to a higher-priced offeror if it is determined that the additional technical merit or superior past performance of that quote outweighs the price difference.

Step 1:  Upon receipt of quotes, the Government will evaluate each vendor, factor by factor, and document the noteworthy observations for each vendor for the non-price factor(s).

Step 2:  After evaluating all quotes for one factor, the Government will determine which quote to be the most advantageous

Step 3:  The Government will continue evaluating the remaining non-price factors repeating steps 1 and 2 above.

Step 4:  Lastly, the Government will perform a tradeoff of all factors, to include price, to select the overall best value to the Government.

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