How to bid on Ellsworth AFB grounds maintenance for the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The 28th Contracting Squadron is seeking a contractor to maintain grounds at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. Work includes maintaining grass, trees, shrubs, and plants and keeping the grounds clean, neat, and professional.

The solicitation is for a single-award firm-fixed-price contract. The expected period is one base year, four option years, and a possible six-month extension, with performance projected to begin February 1, 2027.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 26, 2026. The response deadline is November 25, 2026, at 3:00 AM ET.

Plan to submit your response before the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens after the deadline or give a submission time zone beyond ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is set aside 100% for HUBZone businesses. It is listed under NAICS code 561730, Landscaping Services, so it may suit a qualifying landscaping firm with the ability to perform grounds maintenance.

How to access the solicitation

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids can be viewed without one. Review the solicitation, PWS, and related documents before preparing your response.

Prepare a competitive response

Read the PWS and related documents closely, then organize your response around the stated work and instructions. Explain how your firm will provide the personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and services needed to perform the grounds maintenance.

For a firm-fixed-price response, check that your proposed price accounts for the full period described, including the base year and option years. Leave time to verify that your response is complete and submitted before the deadline.