SEA ATCT, TRACON, ARTCC Grounds Maintenance
ID: 697DCK-25-R-00405Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCSFORT WORTH, TX, 76177, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING (S208)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8322bbf293584c0595241b892ca736b5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide grounds maintenance services for the Seattle Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT), Terminal Radar Approach Control Facility (TRACON), and Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC). The contract will encompass a range of services including grass cutting, edging, fertilization, litter collection, vegetation removal, and tree/shrub pruning, with a performance period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, following the recent amendments to the solicitation. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational integrity and environmental compliance of FAA facilities, ensuring they remain safe and accessible. Interested parties must submit their proposals by January 9, 2026, and direct any inquiries to Jennifer J. Davis at jennifer.j.davis@faa.gov.

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    Jennifer J Davis
    jennifer.j.davis@faa.gov
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    16-697DCK-25-R-00405.pdf
    This government solicitation, RFP number 697DCK-25-R-00405, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), outlines requirements for grounds maintenance services at Seattle ATCT, TRACON, and ARTCC facilities from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, with four one-year options. The services include grass cutting, edging, fertilization, litter collection, vegetation removal, tree and shrub pruning, and irrigation maintenance, with specific seasonal frequencies. Contractors must provide firm fixed prices for these services, encompassing all associated costs. An optional site visit is scheduled for October 15, 2025, and all questions regarding the solicitation are due by October 20, 2025. The document also details various contractual clauses, including those related to payment, insurance, labor standards, hazardous materials, and electronic commerce, emphasizing compliance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) regulations and federal laws. It also includes clauses on the Buy American Act and the System for Award Management (SAM) registration.
    21-697DCK-25-R-00405-0002.pdf
    Amendment 0002 for solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00405 outlines the requirements for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at the Seattle ATCT, TRACON, and ARTCC facilities. The amendment incorporates an updated Statement of Work (SOW), site visit sign-in sheet for the ARTCC, and a Questions and Answers document. The contract, with a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, is structured as a firm-fixed-price and indefinite-quantity agreement, including a base year and four option years. Services encompass grass cutting, edging, fertilization, litter collection, vegetation removal, and tree/shrub pruning, with specific frequencies for each facility. The SOW emphasizes environmental compliance, requiring the use of environmentally preferable products, waste diversion, and integrated pest management. The document details four levels of maintenance, from routine upkeep to major renovations, and outlines procedures for indefinite quantity work items like tree removal and erosion control. The government will provide utilities, but the contractor is responsible for all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials, adhering to strict environmental and safety regulations. The previous contract for these services, which were part of a larger janitorial contract, was awarded to Fortis Industries, Inc. for $8,625,866.36. Attachments referenced in the SOW, such as site drawings and maps, are not available, and irrigation systems are only present at the ARTCC.
    21-697DCK-25-R-00405-0003.pdf
    Amendment 0003 for solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00405 extends the proposal due date to January 9, 2026, 4:00 PM CT, due to a lack of complete submissions for the SEA ATCT, TRACON, and ARTCC Grounds Maintenance project. The Period of Performance is updated to February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031. This amendment also incorporates the INTERIM December 2025 version of AMS Clause 3.3.1-40,
    697DCK-25-R-00405-0001.pdf
    Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 697DCK-25-R-00405, issued by the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, extends milestone dates for the SEA ATCT, TRACON, ARTCC Grounds Maintenance project due to a government shutdown. Key dates have been updated: Site Visit Attendee List is due by November 4, 2025; Site Visits are scheduled for November 5, 2025, at Seattle TRACON, ATCT, and ARTCC. Questions are due by November 10, 2025, with answers provided by November 13, 2025. Proposals are now due by December 1, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. The Period of Performance is set from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030.
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