Cleaning of Food Service Exhaust Fans and Ducts for Dining Facilities in USAG Yongsan-Casey.
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-OO.411TH CSB.0906 AQ CO CONTRACTING BAT · Response deadline: Fri, 23 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army is seeking contractors to clean food service exhaust fans and ducts for dining facilities located at U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Yongsan-Casey in South Korea. This is specialty cleaning work focused on commercial kitchen ventilation systems—equipment that requires regular maintenance to meet fire safety codes and health standards. Exhaust fans and ducts in dining facilities accumulate grease and particulate matter, creating both fire hazards and sanitation risks if not properly maintained. The scope likely includes degreasing, debris removal, and ensuring airflow systems meet operational and safety requirements, though see the solicitation for specific facility counts, frequencies, and technical standards.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, 411th Contracting Support Brigade |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W90VN827RA001 |
| NAICS | 561790 — Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings |
| Set-aside | None listed (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | October 23, 2026, 11:00 AM Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Place of performance | Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible offerors—no small business set-aside applies. Any business, regardless of size, may compete, including large firms and small businesses from any socioeconomic category.
Because performance occurs in South Korea, contractors should evaluate their ability to:
- Deploy personnel to Dongducheon and maintain proper work visas or status agreements for military base access
- Navigate U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) regulations, including potential Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) considerations for civilian workers
- Source equipment and cleaning agents that comply with military environmental and safety standards overseas
Under NAICS 561790, eligible businesses include commercial kitchen cleaning specialists, HVAC/ventilation contractors with grease exhaust expertise, and building services companies. If you are a small business, note that unrestricted competitions put you in direct competition with larger firms; emphasize specialized experience and local operational capacity.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate technical competence with food service systems. Grease exhaust cleaning differs from general ductwork cleaning. Highlight certifications from the International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (IKECA) or equivalent, and document experience with NFPA 96 (fire code for commercial cooking operations).
Address the overseas performance requirement directly. Explain how you will stage equipment, manage local labor or deploy technicians, and maintain continuity. If partnering with a Korean subcontractor, disclose the arrangement and clarify prime contractor oversight.
Emphasize safety and compliance. Military dining facilities operate under strict sanitation and force protection protocols. Detail your safety plan, personal protective equipment standards, and procedures for working in active military environments.
Price strategically for an unrestricted competition. Without a set-aside, larger competitors may underbid on volume. Focus on value: minimize downtime for operational dining facilities, offer flexible scheduling around meal service hours, and document reliability through past performance references.
Verify SAM.gov registration and active status. Overseas awards still require registration in the System for Award Management.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W90VN827RA001. The response deadline is October 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM Korea Standard Time—account for the time zone difference if submitting from the United States. The short turnaround from posting (October 16) to deadline suggests this may be a simplified acquisition or the government already anticipates known offerors; confirm evaluation criteria and required certifications in the full document before preparing your response.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →