The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Columbus, OH, is seeking an 8(a) set-aside service acquisition for general building operation, maintenance, and repair services for its 592,000 square foot Building 21. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment, adhering to a preventative maintenance plan, and providing routine and demand maintenance. The place of performance is DFAS-CO, Building 21, with services required to start at award to prevent interruptions. Normal operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The project has a NAICS Code of 561210 and is planned for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, totaling five years. The estimated solicitation date is March 2026, with an estimated award date of July 1, 2026, and performance starting August 1, 2026. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a contract award.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Columbus, OH, is issuing an 8(a) set-aside Request for Information (RFI) for building maintenance services for Building 21. This RFI seeks to gather information for a potential five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with an estimated solicitation date of March 2026 and an award date of July 1, 2026. The required services include general building operation, scheduled and preventative maintenance, routine maintenance and repair, and demand maintenance and repair. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment. The place of performance is DFAS-CO, Building 21, and services must commence upon award to prevent interruptions. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or an offer to award a contract.

This document outlines an 8(a) set-aside requirement under NAICS 561210 for Facilities Maintenance, seeking companies with experience in building operations and maintenance for multi-story buildings, including office/administrative spaces, research laboratories, and data facilities. Companies must demonstrate experience dispatching personnel, using a work order system, and self-performing at least 20% of the contract cost (excluding materials). Projects considered similar in size involve multi-story facilities with a minimum of 150,000 square feet, potentially across multiple facilities under a single contract. The request asks for project details such as completion percentage, scope, size, and self-performed portion. It also inquires about past performance references from government agencies for recent and relevant contracts, and invites feedback on the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This document outlines an 8(a) set-aside requirement under NAICS 561210 for a Facilities Maintenance Questionnaire, targeting companies with experience in building operations and maintenance for multi-story buildings, including office/administrative spaces, research laboratories, and data facilities. Respondents must demonstrate experience with work order systems, dispatching personnel, and self-performing at least 20% of contract costs (excluding materials). Projects similar in size are defined as multi-story facilities with a minimum of 150,000 square feet, potentially across multiple facilities under a single contract. Capability statements, limited to three pages, should detail recent (last three years) and relevant contracts, including contract number, dollar value, period of performance, scope, current completion percentage, project size, and the portion self-performed. The questionnaire also asks for government agency references for past performance and invites feedback on the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This government file outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for a maintenance contract with the Defense Accounting and Finance Service (DFAS) Columbus Center, effective December 16, 2025. The contract focuses on general building operations, scheduled and preventative maintenance, routine and demand maintenance and repair, and new work services for the 592,000 square-foot facility in Columbus, Ohio. Key requirements include the contractor furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and a strong emphasis on hiring U.S. veterans. The contractor must submit a comprehensive Management Plan covering organizational structure, operational procedures, and various sub-plans (Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Safety, Security, Transition). An automated system provided by DFAS will be used for tracking maintenance, work orders, and inventory. Specific staffing requirements include a Contract Manager, Administrative Assistant, electricians, general maintenance workers, a maintenance painter, HVAC mechanics, and a maintenance trades helper. The SOW also details requirements for employee qualifications, uniforms, safety, environmental compliance, training (including security and IT awareness), and strict security protocols for unescorted access to DFAS facilities.