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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.PACIFIC AIR FORCES.FA5270 18 CONS PK · Response deadline: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, is seeking grounds maintenance services for a location designated "DCDO Grounds." While the notice metadata does not specify the scope of work, NAICS code 561730 identifies this as Landscaping Services—a category that typically includes lawn care, tree and shrub maintenance, weed control, seasonal planting, irrigation system upkeep, and general groundskeeping for federal installations.

For Air Force installations, grounds maintenance contracts often support operational readiness by ensuring clear sightlines, safe drainage, and aesthetically maintained common areas, administrative buildings, and operational facilities. The specific acreage, service frequency, and performance standards for this requirement are not included in the available metadata—see the solicitation for these details.

Key facts

Who can bid

All businesses—large and small—may compete for this opportunity since no small-business set-aside is indicated. Standard federal contractor requirements apply:

• Active registration in SAM.gov with current entity information
• Valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
• Applicable NAICS code (561730) on your SAM entity profile

If you are a small business, consider whether you qualify under SBA size standards for Landscaping Services ($16.5 million annual receipts threshold for NAICS 561730). Even without a set-aside, small businesses compete successfully in full-and-open landscaping contracts by emphasizing local knowledge, responsive service, and competitive pricing for recurring maintenance work.

How to put together a competitive bid

For open landscaping services competitions, focus on these differentiators:

• Personnel reliability: Highlight experienced crew leads with pesticide applicator licenses, OSHA training, or security clearance eligibility if the installation requires base access. Air Force contracts in Pacific Air Forces' area of responsibility may involve foreign national labor restrictions or host-nation agreements—see the solicitation.

• Equipment and surge capacity: Document your mower fleet, specialized equipment for slope maintenance or aeration, and backup plans for equipment failure. Pacific bases may face typhoon recovery needs; demonstrate contingency capability.

• Past performance: Cite similar federal, commercial, or overseas installation contracts. Include CPARS ratings or client references for contracts of comparable scope and duration.

• Pricing structure: Landscaping solicitations often use unit pricing (per-acre, per-visit, seasonal adjustments) or firm-fixed-price structures. Analyze whether the solicitation anticipates base personnel changes or seasonal fluctuation that affects labor hours.

• Green/sustainable practices: The Air Force prioritizes water conservation and reduced chemical use where operational requirements permit. Document any xeriscaping experience, integrated pest management certification, or electric/low-emission equipment.

Next steps

Download the full solicitation FA527027QB004 from SAM.gov immediately. Confirm:

• Specific place of performance and installation access requirements
• Contract duration, option periods, and pricing structure
• Required licenses, insurance levels, and bonding
• Any solicitation amendments since the October 8, 2026 posting date

Critical: The response deadline is October 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM Japan Standard Time—which is October 25, 2026, in U.S. time zones for East Coast bidders. Do not miscalculate this timezone conversion. Submit technical and price proposals through the electronic system specified in the solicitation well before this deadline.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →