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UPP VOR Tree Trimming Services   2

ID: 697DCK-26-R-00221 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

GENERAL
The purpose of this project is to trim trees quarterly, removing shrubs, grass, and other vegetation, or obstructions surrounding the UPP VOR antenna to prevent interference of the radiated signal from the antenna. The tree coverage is mostly made up of tall Ironwood up to 60 feet tall. The terrain is on the mountain top and the trimmed areas are very steep which requires extra efforts to get to.
NOTE: The contractor must be aware about the Hawaiian Hawks habitat close to the UPP VOR site. The work should not be scheduled during the mating period August-September time frame.
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, material, equipment, transportation, and other services needed to perform all tasks under this contract. The scope of work includes but not limited to the following items:
Cut/trim/ and mulch shrubs, trees, grass, and other vegetation up to 350' feet radius centered on the VOR antennas and rotate as necessary 365 deg. radius around VOR antenna, As shown on the Appendix A (Google map). All vegetation on entire counterpoise must be mowed and/or poison.
All trees, shrubs, and vegetation located below the counterpoise within this area will be trimmed and shorten at least six (6) feet below the surface area (elevation 1765) of the antenna counter poise (below the antenna line of sight. All trees and vegetation within this area and FAA property will be cut down, chipped and spread within FAA property. Vegetation/grass will be mowed for ease in maintenance.
Trees outside of FAA property must be topped at least six (6) feet below the surface area (elevation 1756) of antenna counter poise (below the antenna line of sight) and removed.
Please refer to the attached Scopes of Work (SOW) and Appendix/Appendices in Section J of the solicitation for full details

NOTE: The Contracting Officer's physical office is in the FAA Seattle Regional Office in Des Moines, WA.

Background
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing this solicitation for tree trimming services at the UPP VOR site in Upolu, Kona, Hawaii. The purpose of this project is to ensure that trees and vegetation do not interfere with the radiated signal from the VOR antenna, which is critical for aviation navigation.

The work is necessary to maintain operational integrity and safety in the area surrounding the antenna.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and services to perform the following tasks:
1. Trim trees, shrubs, grass, and other vegetation within a 350-foot radius centered on the VOR antennas. This includes rotating as necessary around the antenna in a 365-degree radius.
2. Mow and/or poison all vegetation on the entire counterpoise area.
3. Trim all trees, shrubs, and vegetation located below the counterpoise to at least six feet below the surface area (elevation 1765) of the antenna counterpoise to maintain clear line of sight.
4. Cut down, chip, and spread all trees and vegetation within FAA property.
5. For trees outside FAA property, top them at least six feet below the surface area (elevation 1756) of the antenna counterpoise and remove them completely.

The contractor must also be aware of Hawaiian Hawks' habitat near the site and avoid scheduling work during their mating period (August-September).

Period of Performance
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Place of Performance
UPP VOR site located in Upolu, Kona, Hawaii.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must have an active registration to be eligible for award. This solicitation is set aside for Small Business participation.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on contract 697DCK23C00388 awarded to Tropical Tree Care for $510,000 (09/20/23–09/30/26). The prior award description calls for trimming trees and removing shrubs, grass, and other vegetation around the UPP VOR antenna to prevent interference with the radiated signal, which aligns closely with the current quarterly trimming and vegetation management scope within defined radii and counterpoise areas.
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Overview

Agency
Southwestern Region [DOT - FAA]
Response Deadline
July 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. EDT Due in 30 Days
Posted
June 23, 2026, 1:34 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
561730 - Landscaping Services
PSC
S208 - Housekeeping- Landscaping/Groundskeeping
Place of Performance
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$9.5 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$150,000 - $400,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
72% of obligations for similar contracts within the Federal Aviation Administration were awarded full & open.
On 6/23/26 Southwestern Region issued Solicitation 697DCK-26-R-00221 for UPP VOR Tree Trimming Services due 7/23/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 561730 (SBA Size Standard $9.5 Million) and PSC S208.
Primary Contact
Name
John Space   Profile
Email
john.g-ctr.space@faa.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Angela Furukawa   Profile
Email
angela.furukawa@faa.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF > FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION > 697DCK REGIONAL ACQUISITIONS SVCS
FPDS Organization Code
6920-697DCK
Source Organization Code
500000015
Last Updated
June 23, 2026
Last Updated By
angela.furukawa@faa.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 7, 2026