Description
The U.S. Air Force is seeking a small‑business contractor to provide comprehensive grounds‑maintenance services at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, includes a base year of twelve months with up to four one‑year options (total possible duration 66 months), and covers mowing, fertilization, shrub pruning, tree services, debris removal, and special‑event cuts. Work is performed year‑round and must comply with U.S. and Portuguese regulations, including security clearance and insurance requirements.
• Scope includes routine mowing of improved, semi‑improved, and un‑improved grounds, vegetation‑bed upkeep, and on‑call tree‑pruning, stump removal, and emergency services.
• Pricing is fixed per CLIN in euros, exclusive of Portuguese IVA; contractors must submit a complete price schedule (Attachment 2).
• Mandatory compliance items: SAM registration, WAWF electronic invoicing, and a Quality‑Control Plan; the solicitation is set‑aside for U.S. small businesses (NAICS 561730).
• Key dates: pre‑solicitation conference 29 Sep 2026 (optional), proposal due 26 Oct 2026, performance start 1 Feb 2027.