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1232SA26Q0596
Response Deadline
May 18, 2026, 9:00 PM(EDT)12 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Description -
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0596 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Grounds Maintenance.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 561730 The small business size standard is $9.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The USDA, ARS, in Tallahassee, FL has a new requirement for grounds maintenance.
Service Required:
The intent is to award a contract of a Base Year plus 4 Option Years. Estimated dates:
Base Year – 5-25-26 to 5-24-27
Option Year 1 – 5-25-27 to 5-24-28
Option Year 2 – 5-25-28 to 5-24-29
Option Year 3 – 5-25-29 to 5-24-30
Option Year 4 – 5-25-30 to 5-24-31
Award Type
The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
Evaluation and Basis for Award
The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.
The Government will conduct a comparative evaluation of quotes to select the Contractor that is best suited to fulfill the requirement. The evaluation factors are: Price and Technical Capability. The Government reserves the right to select a quote that represents a superior technical solution, even if it is not the lowest priced.
Submission Requirements:
To be considered, provide a quote on company letterhead including:
Offerors shall identify where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.
Please ensure all email correspondence includes the solicitation number in the subject line. Emails without the RFQ number in the subject line may not be seen, read, and /or reviewed and therefore disqualified from consideration.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. ET, May 14th, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.
QUOTES REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov , NO LATER THAN 5:00 p. m. ET, May 18th, 2026.
Performance Location:
USDA-ARS-CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
6383 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32308
Site Visit Information
Richard Hawthorne
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
USDA ARS AFM APD
USDA ARS AFM APD
5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705
NAICS
Landscaping Services
PSC
HOUSEKEEPING- LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)