How to bid on Total Ground Maintenance at DMC, Tirrenia, Pisa, Italy for DEPT of the Army

What the agency is buying

The Department of the Army needs total ground maintenance services for US Army Garrison Italy, DMC Areas. This includes landscaping and groundskeeping at Camp Darby, Pisa Ammunition Storage Area (PASA), Leghorn Army Depot, and Livorno Training Area (LTA) in Pisa, Italy.

This is a non-personal service contract, meaning the contractor will manage and provide all necessary equipment, tools, and labor. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) agreement, with an initial task order issued concurrently with the basic contract. The performance period is five years, starting September 22, 2026, and ending September 21, 2031.

Key dates and deadlines

The Request for Information (RFI) was published on July 13, 2026. If you wish to attend the site visit, you must express your interest by emailing [email protected] and [email protected] no later than the close of business on July 17, 2026. The site visit is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Camp Darby, Gate 4, Via Vecchia Livornese, Tirrenia Pisa. The official solicitation package is anticipated to be posted approximately two weeks after the RFI publication.

The response deadline for the solicitation is August 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. The specific response date will be indicated on the Solicitation (RFQ W912PF-26-Q-A050) when it is issued. While attending the site visit is not mandatory to submit an offer, it is an opportunity to gather more information.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in landscape care and maintenance services, classified under NAICS code 561730. The work involves comprehensive groundskeeping for US Army facilities in Italy, so firms with experience in large-scale outdoor maintenance, particularly for government or military installations, would be well-suited.

Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with an active registration at the time of quote submission. A NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) number is also required to be awarded a government contract.

How to respond

To access the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

For the site visit, email [email protected] and [email protected] by July 17, 2026. Include the solicitation number/title "W912PF26QA050 -Total Ground Maintenance at USAG Italy, DMC", your company name, address, phone number, email, and the names of up to two participants. Also, provide a copy of the identification card for each participant and a copy of your Chamber of Commerce Certificate. For confirmation of your email, contact 050-965-8766.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Thoroughly review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) once it is released with the solicitation. This document will detail all the specific tasks and expectations for the ground maintenance services. Understanding every requirement is crucial for developing an accurate and competitive quote.

Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and up-to-date well before the submission deadline. Lapses in registration can disqualify an otherwise strong bid. Also, confirm you have a NCAGE number, as this is a mandatory requirement for contract award.

If possible, attend the site visit. While not mandatory, it provides a direct opportunity to assess the scope of work, understand the specific conditions of the sites, and potentially ask questions that could inform your proposal. This firsthand knowledge can help you tailor a more precise and competitive offer.