SAM #HQC00526QE027

Snow and Ice Removal Services for Fort Carson Commissary

This opportunity is for snow and ice removal services at the Fort Carson Commissary, managed by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). - Government Buyer: - Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), CCQEF office, Fort Lee, VA - Scope of Services: - Snow and ice removal to a 'bare pavement' standard at Fort Carson Commissary - Contractor must provide all personnel, labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials - Services include clearing Priority 1 areas within 6 hours and Priority 2 areas within 12 hours after snowfall ends - Continuous operations required when snow accumulation exceeds 1 inch per hour - Use of EPA-compliant materials is mandatory - Designated key personnel must be available 24/7 - Contract Details: - Firm-fixed-price contract - 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services) - Evaluation based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, including technical approach and past performance - Estimated total contract value (base plus four option years): $226,654.60 - Period of performance: 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods (up to 5 years) - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a service-based requirement - Notable Requirements: - Strict response and clearing timelines for priority areas - Continuous operations during heavy snowfall - Use of environmentally compliant materials

Description

General Information

Solicitation Number: HQC00526QE027 Title: Snow and Ice Removal Services, Fort Carson Commissary Agency: Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) NAICS Code: 561730 - Landscaping Services Size Standard: $9.5 Million Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has a requirement for non-personal commercial services to provide all personnel, labor, supervision, equipment, tools, and materials necessary for Snow and Ice Removal Services at the Fort Carson Commissary, located in Fort Carson, Colorado.

Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will consist of a 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods. The base period is scheduled to commence on November 1, 2026, and conclude on October 31, 2027.

Scope of Work & Critical Timelines

The objective is to ensure safe, uninterrupted access to the facility by removing snow and ice to a "bare pavement" standard within specified timeframes. Offerors must be able to meet the following critical performance timelines:

Response Time: Begin snow removal operations within two (2) hours of notification. Priority 1 Areas: (Main customer/employee pathways, primary access roads) must be cleared to bare pavement within six (6) hours after snowfall ceases. Priority 2 Areas: (Receiving and parking lots) must be cleared to bare pavement within twelve (12) hours after snowfall ceases. Continuous Operations: Required when snow accumulation rates exceed one inch per hour.

Basis for Award

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and is based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. The evaluation will be conducted in three steps:

Price Evaluation: Proposals will be ranked from lowest to highest evaluated price. The total evaluated price will include the base period and all four option periods. Technical Acceptability Evaluation: The Government will evaluate the technical proposal of the lowest-priced offeror first on a pass/fail basis. To be rated "Acceptable," the offeror’s technical proposal must demonstrate the ability to meet the minimum requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Award Determination: If the lowest-priced offer is determined to be Technically Acceptable, the evaluation process stops, and that offeror will be selected for award.

Submission Instructions

Response Deadline: Quotes are due no later than 3:00 PM EDT, August 20, 2026. Questions Deadline: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than 3:00 PM EDT, August 13, 2026.

Contact Information

David Mootz Contract Specialist Defense Commissary Agency Email: David.mootz@deca.mil Phone: 804-734-8000 ext. 48626

The full solicitation document, including all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, is attached.

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