Opportunity
SAM #b7782db92a9540cd86ee3604e6f356bf
Comprehensive Grounds Maintenance Services at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska
Buyer
Department of the Air Force
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
October 14, 2026
Identifier
b7782db92a9540cd86ee3604e6f356bf
NAICS
561730
This opportunity is for comprehensive grounds maintenance services at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, covering a wide range of tasks and acreage. - Agency: U.S. Air Force, Eielson Air Force Base - Scope includes mowing, trimming, edging, weed control, irrigation, fertilization, lawn repair, pruning, debris removal, pest control, tree care, emergency tree and stump removal, and special cuts - Contractor must supply all personnel, equipment, and supervision; no materials provided by the government - Specific acreage and frequencies: - Improved grounds: 345.1 acres, mowed 18-22 times/year - Semi-improved grounds: 478.9 acres, mowed 6 times/year - Unimproved grounds: 601.13 acres + 86.45 acres of right-of-way, mowed 2 times/year - Airfield/BASH grounds: 908.1 acres, mowed 2 times/year - Airfield lighting/navaids: 55.4 acres, mowed 2 times/year - Fertilization and herbicide application required with certifications - Pruning of up to 500 shrubs, three times/year - Emergency services must meet specified response times - Contractor must comply with environmental and safety standards, and coordinate with Airfield Management - Performance period is the growing season (April 15 to September 30), with work hours generally 0700-2200 daily except federal holidays - No specific OEMs or products are named; contractor must use approved herbicides and pesticides - Market research phase; not yet a formal solicitation
Potential Commercial Opportunities: - Grounds maintenance service providers with experience in large-scale, multi-acre contracts - Suppliers of commercial mowing, trimming, and landscaping equipment - Vendors of certified herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers - Emergency tree and stump removal specialists - Training providers for flight-line driver certification
Requirements: - Ability to supply and manage large crews and equipment - Certifications for herbicide and pesticide application - Compliance with Air Force environmental and safety standards - Coordination with Airfield Management for airfield operations
Description
The purpose of this notice is to schedule a site visit on the Eielson Air Force Base grounds prior to first snowfall, for the purposes of market research.
The Site visit is expect to be performed on October 15th 2026, please note this date may change to accomodate weather conditions.