CONSOLIDATED WEED CONTROL FOR WESTERN SIDE OF KANSAS CITY DISTRICT FACILITIES
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION.697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Federal Aviation Administration's Kansas City Regional Acquisitions Office is soliciting bids for consolidated weed control services covering the western side of Kansas City District facilities. This is a grounds maintenance contract focused on vegetation management at federal aviation facilities. The work falls under NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), which typically includes lawn care, weed control, fertilization, and related groundskeeping services for commercial and government properties.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Transportation, Department of — Federal Aviation Administration — 697DCK Regional Acquisitions Services |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 697DCK-26-R-00432 |
| NAICS | 561730 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Olathe, Kansas |
Who can bid
This opportunity is open only to small businesses that qualify under NAICS 561730. For this industry, the Small Business Administration size standard is typically based on average annual receipts; see the solicitation for the applicable threshold.
To be eligible, your business must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Have the required NAICS code in your profile
- Be classified as "small" for this NAICS code
- Meet any additional technical qualifications or experience requirements specified in the full solicitation
Because this is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, large businesses are excluded. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may participate if they meet small business size rules.
How to put together a competitive bid
Licensing and certifications: Verify your Kansas pesticide applicator licenses and any certifications required for commercial weed control operations. Federal facilities often require specific safety training or security clearances—see the solicitation for exact requirements.
Technical approach: Emphasize your experience with consolidated service contracts covering multiple sites. Detail your proposed schedule, herbicide selection methodology, integrated vegetation management practices, and compliance with environmental regulations. Include your plan for protecting aviation infrastructure and operations during treatments.
Past performance: Prepare references from comparable federal, commercial, or municipal weed control contracts. FAA facilities have unique operational considerations; highlight any aviation-related experience.
Pricing strategy: Develop line-item pricing that covers labor, materials, equipment, disposal, and mobilization across the western district's facilities. Review the solicitation's estimated quantity and delivery schedule to structure your proposal. Consider fuel costs and chemical price volatility for a multi-year contract.
Safety and compliance: Address EPA herbicide regulations, OSHA worker protection standards, and any FAA-specific safety protocols. Detail your quality assurance plan and documentation procedures for treatments performed.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 697DCK-26-R-00432. The posted date was October 6, 2026.
Register or update your SAM.gov profile immediately if you haven't already—this can take several business days.
Note the hard deadline: Proposals are due November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions are typically rejected.
See the solicitation for complete scope details, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and submission instructions.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →