Contract Overview & Background
At Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington, Acuity manages airfield and installation grounds maintenance under strict Department of Defense operational and safety requirements. Beyond routine turf and vegetation schedules, Acuity mobilized to prepare McChord Field and the airfield ahead of the 2023 Air Show.
Scope of Work & Capabilities Delivered
Our facility operations teams executed documented quality-control schedules tailored to this mission:
- Airfield grounds maintenance and flight-line preparation
- Tailored work schedules keeping grounds 30% ahead of Pacific Northwest growth rates
- Direct daily coordination with Airfield Management and the Air Show Committee
- Large-scale mowing, turf management, and perimeter vegetation control
- 100% compliance with federal standards validated by March 2024 CPAR inspection records
- Strict adherence to military installation safety and access procedures
Operational Challenge & Solved Strategy
Preparing expansive airfield grounds for a major public Air Show under tight deadlines, shifting Pacific Northwest weather, and strict flight-line safety and scheduling constraints.
Acuity aligned crews directly with Airfield Management and the Air Show Committee, executing tailored work schedules that stayed 30% ahead of regional growth rates for defect-free readiness.
Contracting Officer Endorsement (March 2024 CPAR)
"(Acuity) was praised by the Corp Commander for their efforts to prepare the McChord Field grounds and the airfield for the 2023 Air Show. Preparing the grounds was difficult at times, but they prevailed by communicating with Airfield Management and working closely with the Air Show Committee."