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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The FAA needs a small business to trim trees and vegetation around UPP VOR antennas in Hawaii.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The contractor will trim trees and vegetation around UPP VOR antennas in Hawaii, removing shrubs, grass, and other obstructions to prevent interference with the radiated signal. The work includes cutting, trimming, and mulching shrubs and trees, as well as mowing and poisoning vegetation on the counterpoise. Trees outside of FAA property must be topped at least six feet below the surface area of the antenna counterpoise and removed.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid? The response deadline is July 23, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. Proposals should be submitted through SAM.gov.
Routine maintenance contract — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The contractor must be aware of the Hawaiian Hawks habitat close to the UPP VOR site and avoid scheduling work during the mating period (August-September).
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the attached Scopes of Work (SOW) and Appendix/Appendices in Section J of the solicitation for full details.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for any site visits or meetings.
- Find a teaming partner who already has experience with tree trimming and vegetation management.
Primary point of contact
Name
John Space
Email
john.g-ctr.space@faa.gov