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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.USCG ACADEMY · Response deadline: Wed, 18 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is seeking a contractor for ballfield maintenance services at its facility in New London, Connecticut. The scope of work, see the solicitation, covers groundskeeping activities typical for maintaining athletic and recreational fields—likely including turf care, infield grooming, mowing, lining, and general upkeep of playing surfaces to keep them safe and usable for academy personnel and activities.

This type of facility services contract falls under NAICS code 561730, which covers Landscaping Services. Contractors in this industry routinely perform maintenance of outdoor grounds, including sports fields, parks, and institutional properties. The Coast Guard Academy, as a federal military installation, requires professional grounds maintenance to support its athletic programs, physical training, and recreational needs.

Key facts

Who can bid

This contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS 561730. To qualify, your business must meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for this code—see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold, or verify at SAM.gov. You must also be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management) with active status and have any required certifications current.

Small businesses already performing commercial landscaping or institutional maintenance work are well-positioned to compete. No specific socioeconomic set-aside (such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB) applies, so any eligible small business may bid.

If you are new to federal contracting, you will need a Unique Entity ID and active SAM registration to receive an award. Past performance on similar federal, state, municipal, or commercial ballfield or grounds maintenance contracts will strengthen your proposal.

How to put together a competitive bid

For a maintenance services contract like this, agencies evaluate on price and technical approach. Structure your bid to demonstrate reliability and field-specific expertise:

• Personnel plan: Describe your crew's experience with sports turf management, seasonal scheduling, and response time for urgent repairs. Name key supervisors and their qualifications.
• Equipment: List mowers, groomers, line markers, aerators, and other specialized ballfield equipment you own or will dedicate to this contract.
• Technical methodology: Explain your approach to infield skin care, grass cutting heights, fertilization schedules, pest management, and lining frequency. Reference any sports turf certifications (e.g., STMA, state pesticide licenses).
• Quality control: Include how you document work performed, inspect field conditions, and communicate with the government point of contact.
• Safety and access: Address working on a military installation, including any background check or credentialing requirements—see the solicitation for specifics.
• Pricing: Build your cost proposal around labor hours, materials, equipment, and overhead for the anticipated contract period. Understand whether the pricing structure is firm-fixed-price, time-and-materials, or another method—see the solicitation.

Because the Coast Guard Academy operates on an academic and training calendar, highlight your ability to schedule around peak athletic seasons and ceremonial events.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 70ZH1526QCGA00003 to understand the complete scope, contract terms, evaluation criteria, and submission format.
2. Verify your SAM registration is active and your small business profile includes NAICS 561730.
3. Note the deadline: proposals are due November 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. Late submissions are typically ineligible.
4. Submit questions through the channels provided in the solicitation if any requirements are unclear.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →